meet our team

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Grace has loved practicing yoga since she was 4 years old- as soon as she could put the Yoga Kids cassette into her family’s VCR. As her practice deepened, she discovered yoga was far more than a fitness regimen: it was a lifestyle grounded in love, ritual, and community - a lifestyle she wanted to be a part of. She completed her 200HR TT & Group Apprentice Program at Zen Yoga Garage. Grace is determined to include equitable, accessible, and trauma-informed approaches to her yoga teaching.

Flowers began practicing yoga during the COVID pandemic to relieve physical, mental, and spiritual stress. It soon grew into a passion and lifestyle, and his desire to help spread the knowledge and teachings lead him to become an instructor in 2023. He founded Blessa Yoga, focused on accessible and inclusive classes that build awareness and presence through pranayama and creative flows. His teaching style combines traditional practices with an innovative teaching style.

Beth, a 200-hour certified yoga teacher from Zen Yoga Garage, has practiced since 2009. She creates a warm, welcoming space rooted in yoga philosophy, meditation, and pranayama, with a focus on anatomy and nervous system regulation. Beth blends levity with practical tools, encouraging students to embrace challenges and build a practice they love. Leading with compassion, she aims to leave students feeling better than when they arrived.

Lyric brings a passion for holistic healing and mind-body-soul connection to Yodega, along with a deep love for community. Since completing her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2023, her mission has been to hold space for students to explore their unique bodies and experiences through yoga—on and off the mat. Her classes weave in intuitive movement, breathwork, eclectic music, and thoughtful themes to support emotional processing, mindful awareness, and whole-person wellness. Lighthearted yet intentional, Lyric’s teaching style honors each student’s individuality with kindness and compassion. Outside the studio, she’s a Holistic Wellness Coach with Whole Soul Society, and loves music, nature, shared meals, and hanging with her cat Galvatron.

Erik began practicing yoga in 2015 after a low back injury that left him, physically and mentally, at an all-time low. A good friend dragged him to a local yoga class, where after just 60 minutes of vinyasa, he felt more relief in body and soul than he ever had before. Within a few months, he was running, jumping, and singing again! Erik completed his 200hr teacher training through Inner Fire Yoga, in Madison, WI, and has since studied and taught Power Flow and Hatha Yoga in Wisconsin, New York City, and Florida. Erik is a recent Chicago transplant, and overjoyed to be back in the midwest! He can't wait to see you on the mat, and get to work!

Johanna came to Yoga to learn how to manage Anxiety in 1999.  A few years later when an instructor didn't make it to class she offered to lead.  Obtaining a 200 hour certification in traditional Ashtanga Yoga in 2011 helped focus her instruction.  Since then Johanna has taught and practiced a wide variety of styles from Hatha to Yin to Vinyasa inspired classes.  She is also a Certified Wine Consultant and enjoys going to Brunch and spending time with her Niece.

Sarah is a Physical Therapist Assistant and teacher who is well versed in leading various formats of classes that incorporate her deep understanding of functional, dynamic, and sustainable movement. She aims to hold space that prioritizes safety while allowing students the freedom to explore and not take themselves too seriously in doing so. Her love of movement, music, and laughter fosters an environment of learning, growth, and fun. Sarah is here to provide all with the chance to move well and feel strong!

Jill has been practicing yoga since 2011 and teaching for the past two years. Her approach is centered around helping students relax their nervous systems through gentle, intentional movement and breath. Jill believes that true healing happens when we feel grounded and supported—through community, mindful breathing, and compassionate guidance. Her classes create a calm, welcoming space where you can slow down, connect inward, and feel truly held.