Tulsa

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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Meet Julie Lindley! Julie has been practicing yoga for several
years and has been teaching 3 years. She is very passionate about
yoga both on the mat and off. Her journey into yoga came when
she injured her shoulder and was told it was arthritis and would
continue to get worse and eventually she would need surgery.
Choosing not to accept one physician’s opinion Julie did some
self-study and found after practicing a yoga shoulder opening
sequence for just 10 days her shoulder pain stopped and her
flexibility grew. Through yoga, she was able to make space where
there wasn’t any before. Fascinated with her results Julie felt if it
worked for her shoulder, why wouldn’t it work for her whole body
and thus her true yoga journey began. Today Julie is an E RYT
200 with over 1000 teaching hours. Julie says she is honored to
share practice with anyone who will join her on the mat. “The mat
is a place of infinite possibilities, a place where anything is
possible if you just believe! It is a privilege to share yoga with
others and watch them bloom!

I discovered Yoga about 10 years ago as a young college student trying to find solidarity in a time of mental, physical, and emotional transition. Soon after I would be rocked with the hardest stumbling block in my life. A few years after I began practice I was in a tragic ATV accident leaving me with a broken back. Yoga literally brought me back from the grips of what was designed to try and take me out of this world. 

I began practicing in a whole new way from a completely different vantage point. Truly that is where my “real” practice began. 

I have now been practicing for 10 plus years, moving and feeling my way through every pose. 

I combine my 18+ years of medical education and experience, multiple certifications, and simple life experience with the way our bodies were designed to function. 

In my class, you will not only receive what you need to correct the physical but leaving with a renewed mental sense! Stronger, freer, and lighter than when you entered the studio. I look forward to meeting, growing, and practicing with each and every one of your very soon. 

Light and Love -Lauren 

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)

My name is Liz Graham, I was born and raised here in Tulsa, Ok. I have always had a love for movement, self-care, and yoga since I was about 14 years old. I heard the mountains calling me seven years ago and left Tulsa to head to Colorado Springs, Co where I decided to fully commit to my yoga practice and got my 200-hour certification from my favorite studio in town, and started teaching immediately. I teach Power Vinyasa, Vinyasa and later received training for yin yoga. I met my husband in Colorado and decided to join him and his family and focus on his family sanctuary full time. We decided to move the farm to Washington state where we lived in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. I managed a coffee shop in town and continued teaching yoga. We were married and soon were expecting our first precious gift, Wesley. With us knowing we wanted to continue growing our family and continuing our love of the farm/sanctuary life we decided to go full circle and come home to Tulsa. I am so excited to start settling and teaching in my hometown.

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. 

Marissa has been involved in the Yoga community now for over 15 years. Prior to yoga, dance,
movement and performing were her biggest passion. After a dance related injury she turned to
yoga for recovery and healing and her excitement for movement started down a whole new
path. Marissa is a 200 hour registered yoga teacher, focusing on Vinyasa Flow, Power and Soft
Yin. She is also trained in Chair and Restorative yoga as well as an Ayurvedic Specialist.
Marissa’s passion now in life is finding ways to help and encourage you to move more!

With over 20 years of practicing yoga, Sue is a passionate and devoted instructor of yoga, who is proficient in the art of movement. She is excited to incorporate her dance background into the traditional elements of yoga to present a fun and healthy learning experience for students of all levels. 

Sue has been an athlete all her life; dancing and tumbling starting at 5 years old then transitioning to team sports in middle and high school. When not practicing or studying yoga, she enjoys hiking,  kayaking, circuit training, and gardening. 

Certifications:  

• RYT 200 hr training through Everyone Yoga School 
• Trauma-Informed Yoga Training Levels I and II, Sundara Yoga School 
• Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training, School of Positive Transformation 

Forever a student of yoga, there is much more she still aspires to learn. She believes through the connection of mind, body, and breath, we can live happier and healthier lives.

An adventurer in adult life for many years, I understand what it’s like to compete in intense, exciting industries, and to feel pulled in different directions by career, art, spirituality, family, and fun. Finding the right balance in the endeavor of adulting can be a hard thing to pull off.  Adulting, like medicine and yoga, is a practice.  Early in life, I was drawn towards the cerebral aspects of raja yoga, yet it was many years before I experienced the physical vinyasa and then many more before I felt called to share the gift of yoga with others through Yoga Teacher Training with Life Power Yoga. 

Like all others on the path of life, I needed a way to calm down, slow down, and enjoy life more fully. There was a nagging, yearning undercurrent of emptiness anchored to my striving. I needed to connect with something deep and heartfelt, a source of meaning and joy.

The practice of yoga and meditation has provided me with the insight that everything I need is within, (understanding, patience, love, and peace) waiting to be called upon.  Yoga provides me the opportunities to find physical stillness and internal quiet, both of which have been not only extremely difficult to acquire but are extremely beneficial to my ability to recharge, to re-set, to combobulate if you will. Yoga is not a panacea that fixes all problems; however, yoga can provide opportunities for individuals to listen to the whispers of the mind, body, environment, and energy, thus allowing more appropriate action to take place. Yoga helps make my life more vibrant, peaceful, and easier to handle day by day.

The simple techniques I guide you towards can help you do that too. A sincere yoga and meditation practice can energize your creative endeavors while also keeping you regulated, even at the center of the storm.  Who knows you might even get a good stretch if you are ready?

I hope you will allow me to guide you on your journey to a more meaningful lifestyle.

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. 

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.

My name is Chanista Karns. 

I have been practicing yoga for 8 years and have been teaching for 6 years. 

I teach anyone and everyone. I’ve worked with beings aging from Pre-K to High school, 

from Special Needs to people who are homeless and dealing with addictions.

 I’ve studied with and am certified through

• Everyone Yoga School in Tulsa, Ok.

• IAM Kids Tulsa with Dana Morris in Tulsa, Ok.

• Sarah Klein's Ashtanga Mentorship Program in Durango, Co.

• Melissa Cameron's Vinyasa Program in Tulsa, Ok. 

 Currently I am teaching, learning, and creating new ways to help all generations unplug and tune in. I teach Kids Yoga, Slow Flow, Vinyasa, Power Yoga and Ashtanga-Inspired yoga. 

Yoga is a way of life and is available for anyone willing to try it.

I personally experience the benefits of managing stress through breathing, meditation, and healthy movement everyday!

 My passion is sharing these tools with you so you can learn to surf the waves of life with grace. 

See you on the mat and in the world. 

My name is Melissa Martin. I am a 500HR Registered Yoga Teacher. My yoga journey began in 2015. I
was looking for something less strenuous on my muscles and joints and a way to increase my flexibility
from sitting at a desk all day.  I was introduced to Yoga, when a friend I’d been weight training with
invited me to try a Hot Yoga class. The class was challenging, but afterwards I had an overwhelming
feeling of relaxation.
After practicing yoga for about a year and falling in love with the way it made me feel, I decided to
become a yoga teacher so I could learn more about the history of yoga and to share what I loved with
others. I completed my RYT200 Hour Teacher Training in June 2017. I went on to complete an additional
300 Hour certification for my RYT500 in Vinyasa Focus Training in October 2019, with The Melting Spot
School of Yoga in Owasso, OK.
I began teaching hot Vinyasa flow and Power Flow classes immediately after completing training in
2017. In addition to my weekly classes, I taught flexibility training at a local sports facility for youth, lead
a series of Yoga classes for Teen Athletes, multiple workshops, and lead donation-based classes at a
dispensary located in Tulsa, OK.
In October 2019, I moved to Oahu, Hawaii. While living in Hawaii, I was offered the opportunity to teach
classes for a Local Café at a Beach Park in Waikiki. The classes varied from Gentle Flow, Power Vinyasa,
and Medium Flow w/Reggae Music themed classes. Unfortunately, Due to Covid the Parks closed and
we were no longer allowed to gather and practice. For a short time after, I lead complimentary online
live classes from home as a service to others who were locked down and couldn’t get to a practice in
studio. I moved back to Oklahoma in July 2020.
In addition to Yoga, I am a Karuna Reiki master. I received my Usui Reiki Master attunement in 2018 and
Karuna Reiki attunement in November 2020. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and
relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by laying hands on the client and is based on
the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's life
force energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more
capable of being happy and healthy. Reiki is a simple, natural, and safe method of spiritual healing and
self-improvement that everyone can use.
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power"
and Ki which is "life force energy". So, Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy." All therapies
are intended to be complimentary of all other medical treatments. They are not meant as a substitute
for medical or psychological diagnosis and treatment.
I am currently living in Salina, OK and I am excited for the opportunity to share my practice at BeLove
Yoga Studio, in Pryor. I am passionate about sharing the benefits of a yoga practice with others and want
to prove that it can be beneficial to everyone regardless of size, age, race, religion, or gender.
Practicing Yoga keeps me centered, strong, mindful, and has given me a more positive outlook on my
life. Its taught me to breathe, relax, and live in the present. I hope to bring an exciting new vibe to the
Pryor area and I’m looking forward to assisting with new workshops, classes, and events.

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.