Tulsa

What can I let go of that no longer serves me? Mark answered that question by letting go of his addiction to alcohol, and his road to recovery took a positive turn when he first placed his mat down in the Be Love Tulsa studio in fall of ‘17. As his practice grew, so did his commitment to living a life of sobriety. One aspect that really helped him during this time was being introduced to Raven Yoga by Nicole Peltier. The support of his loving spouse & children led him to Everyone Yoga School Teacher Training, facilitated by Mandy Eubanks & Melissa Smith, and he completed his 200hr yoga teacher certification in March, 2020. Mark also completed the Earth Element- Trauma Infored Yoga Therapy Training in October, 2020. Mark has discovered a mindfulness & meditation practice, thanks to his teacher & mentor Dr. Steve Hoppes, which he includes in his daily ritual. The power & calming effect of the breath is not lost in Mark’s asana practice, but rather fully embraced. One quote you’ll hear him say in class is that “It’s a yoga practice...not yoga perfect”! Expect to settle in, clear your mind space, become present & breathe in Mark’s class. You will find him teaching soft & restorative and medium level classes, and he may even incorporate traditional Native American music & song being he was raised in a very traditional Cherokee upbringing. When Mark is the student, you’ll find him taking some power classes & also enjoying hot yoga! Mark is grateful for his Be Love family, some who have been right there supporting him on his Recovery journey. He is also very grateful for all the yoga teachers who have influenced & shaped him into the person he is today. He invites you into his class, where you will be greeted & welcomed w/an open heart & feel the support of Mother Earth as we honor the practice of yoga. Wado...(thank you in Cherokee)

Zachary has been a massage therapist, acupuncturist, and yoga instructor since 2010. He teaches beginner-friendly classes that combine postures, breath, and meditation. With more than 500 hours of yoga teacher training, Zachary is certified to teach a number of different styles of yoga, including Hatha, Bihar, Yin, Restorative, and Kundalini. When you attend one of his classes, you can expect a mindful, slow-paced sequence that will focus heavily on relaxation and stress reduction.

Certified through YogaWorks 200 RYT—a vinyasa/alignment based teaching program. Kennady enjoys providing a Palo Santo snug and safe environment. She began teaching in the summer of 2018, cultivating a passion for yoga since 2014. Yoga’s ability to improve resilience while promoting a softer conversation with oneself, has kept Kennady on the mat. She often integrates tactile cues as well as props, to allow a deeper understanding of postures. Music depends on the mood and the flow follows suite. Organic movement is encouraged but breathing is required. 

Jill has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. With the completion of a 200 hour yoga teacher training she has deepened her Vinyasa practice and knowledge of yogic philosophy and enjoys sharing her experiences with others. In addition to her 200 hour teacher training, Jill has trained in trauma sensitive yoga, yoga for anxiety and stress, restorative yoga and yoga for the aging population. She incorporates elements of each to create classes that are accessible to every body, mind and spirit. Her classes are focused on proper alignment, pranayama breathing techniques, and mindfulness. Modifications and advanced options are made available so all participants feel comfortable and welcome to experience each yoga class in their own way. 

Ashley has been serving the Tulsa yoga community since 2013; specializing in teaching accessible yoga at any age or level. accruing thousands of hours of teaching and over 500 hours of training, her scholastic emphases are Trauma Informed Yoga, Teacher Training, working with at-risk populations, prenatal yoga, and private sessions.

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Chanista has been practicing yoga for six years and has been teaching for 3. She teaches a wide range of beings and works with kids aging from pre-K to high school and adults young and old. She has studied with Everyone Yoga School in Tulsa, I AM Kids Tulsa with Dana Morris, and with Sarah Klein's Ashtanga Mentorship Program in Durango, Co. Currently she is teaching and learning, and creating new ways to help all generations unplug and tune in. Chanista teaches kids yoga, restorative yoga, and vinyasa!

She believes there is a type of yoga for everyone and has personally seen the benefits through her own practice in managing stress through breathing, meditation, and healthy movement. Her passion is sharing this message with you.

Christine Von de Veld has been practicing yoga since 2011 and teaching since 2017. She is a  certified 200hr yoga teacher from EveryOne Yoga School and is continuing her education there to become a 500hr certified yoga teacher. She is also certified in Trauma Informed Yoga Training & Devata: Yoga Philosophy. She loves teaching along with yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda. By teaching classes that go along with the seasons: summer classes will cool the body & winter classes will heat the body, to help balance out your Ayurveda doshas.

Christine teaches a little bit of everything: Restorative, Soft, Beginner, Medium & Power. In all of her classes you can expect: Meditation, Mantra, Mudra, Asana, Moving Mediation w/ the use of props and some laughs. 

To hold a space to offer rest to the weary and strength to the weak.

Her practice was a slow evolution but after having her daughter in 2014 and leaving the 100 hour corporate work weeks she found a new solace in yoga. Attending class after class to enjoy some quiet time she found an intimacy within herself unexperienced before. Her mentor opened her mind to focus on more than just completing each pose but stretching and strengthening her Spirit, Soul & Body; becoming intentional and patient with the changes. Not only could she settle her mind but returned to her family recharged and refreshed giving her the strength to enjoy every season of this crazy life.

Completely in love with the inner changes yoga made room for she completed 540 hour Masters in 2017 with Thai & Trauma sensitivity training as well, proving that she will always be a student first.

I believe that yoga is a journey and that the act of practicing together creates community. I have taught at several other facilities and organizations. Regardless if you practiced for one day or fifty years, I aim to create an environment that allows you to work towards the best version of yourself. While I provide guidance, it is up to you to encourage, push, and respect the boundaries of your own body. Through different periods in my life, yoga provided a space to push myself mentally, physically, and spiritually. I hope that during my classes you experience your moments of personal enlightenment. Much Metta.