Vint Hill Yoga

Beth Miller Howser has been teaching group fitness for over fifteen years. Realizing that her body needed a variety of exercises to maintain strength and health, she added yoga to her routine in 2015 as a compliment to running. She found that not only did she benefit physically from the practice but also mentally and spiritually. She continued to practice and in 2019 took the next step to obtain her 200 hr Yoga certification at Vint Hill Yoga. She recognizes that all bodies, minds and spirits are different and that everyone craves a different form of exercise and hopes that she can provide something for everyone. When she isn’t at the gym, the studio, or out running, she enjoys her daily cups of coffee, hanging out with her husband and sons, volunteering throughout the community, pretending to be artsy and crafty and helping the local wine community stay in business.

Dee Dee comes to Vint Hill Yoga as a certified POUND, Zumba, Kettlebells and most recently AMPD Strength instructor. While she loves the physical aspect of working out, her passion is people and being able to give back to them is what drives her. As a fitness instructor, she gets to incorporate the best of both worlds. Safety is a must, but equally important to her is that you have FUN and walk out of her class leaving BETTER than you felt when you walked in. She will be right there by your side to support your fitness journey, no matter your level. She won't give up on you, so don't give up on yourself!

Brandi began practicing yoga in 2009 to increase her strength and flexibility and found that the inner calmness and joy she experienced provided extraordinary benefits. Inspired by the positive changes she witnessed in herself, she obtained her Instructor Certification in 2015 and began teaching that same year. Brandi enjoys teaching with joy, humor and a vibe for exploration hoping to inspire her students with the same love and dedication that she feels for yoga. When not practicing yoga, Brandi enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. “I love my journey through yoga. It’s brought me empowerment; knowing how I’ve changed physically and as a person… it’s a journey I want to share.”

I've been teaching Hatha yoga for several years having started in meditation training in 1974. My classes are gentle and restorative, focusing on improving flexibility, balance, posture and stress reduction. Poses are often modified to accommodate injuries and physical limitations. Classes are more light hearted and personal. I have lived and worked as a pharmacist in the Warrenton area and try to bring that wellness background into my practice. I love the outdoors, hiking, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. Yoga adds balance and contentment.

Kathleen began taking yoga 10 years ago as a way to help her maintain a sense of mental well-being to counteract stressful work environments. We are all guilty of taking ourselves too seriously sometimes, or judging ourselves a bit too harshly so, as a certified instructor, Kathleen aims to bring a sense humor and joy to her classes in hopes of showing her students you should enjoy your practice and never lose your sense of “play”.

Lauren is a licensed massage therapist and a long-time yogi. A native to the DMV, she owns and operates a mobile massage business, Black Cat Massage & Bodywork, where she offers in-home or on-site massage therapy for a wide array of clients. Lauren focuses on using therapeutic touch to help her clients unwind the mind and body, recover from injury and athletic feats, and utilizes a holistic approach to pain management. Lauren currently teaches Yomassage - a unique blend of restorative yoga and hands-on massage therapy - at Vint Hill Yoga where she offers 60-90 minutes of relaxation and bliss through gentle stretching, guided meditation, and soothing touch. Lauren's classes leave participants feeling relaxed, refreshed, and peaceful.

Marcia Hoffheins found her yoga mat in the conference room at AOL (America Online) back in 1997. It wasn't love at first sight - but she did notice that her stress and ability to endure 12 hour management meetings improved! Marcia taught her first yoga class in 2002 at the AOL gym - and she was hooked. 3 200 hour programs, 500 hour program and numerous immersions later - she has been training teachers since 2009 and had logged more hours as a student than a teacher in these programs over the years. Dolly Stavros, Grace Morales, Stephanie Keach, Shiva Rae, Cora Wen, Paul Grilley, Andrey Lappa, Doug and David Swenson, Michael Gannon and many more teachers have shaped Marcia as a student of Yoga and Life and each time a student comes to her to work, she hears them speaking through her as she guides. Her unique blend of yoga knowledge and her coaching background make for a fun, introspective and fulfilling program. She partners with the best - and Jamie Markle her copilot on this ride and is a super star that brings a sparkle to the topics that make her SHINE.

Shino is a certified Yoga instructor who began teaching in 2005. She delivers a practical style which is accessible and understandable by individuals at any level of their Yoga journey. She believes that yoga is a passion, uniting breath and postures to achieve balance and well-being. Shino loves the calming effect that Yoga takes on her mind and body, whether practicing or teaching. Maintaining her personal practice is important; her favorite style is Ashtanga. The challenge of Ashtanga provides both the emotional respite and physical benefits that give her the desire to move deeper into the practice.