Sydney is a passionate and experienced yoga teacher with a diverse and comprehensive training background. With a foundation rooted in the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training through the Kaivalya Yoga Method, Sydney deepened her practice and understanding of yoga through an additional 200, 500, and 800-hour Life of a Yogi Teacher Training under the guidance of Sri Dharma Mittra at Dharma Yoga Center in New York City. Her commitment to dynamic and accessible yoga led her to further specialization, completing an additional 120 hours of Rocket Yoga Teacher Training under the guidance of Pat McCleaf and Andre Harris.
Through her lived experience of breath as a bridge between mind and body, Sydney is especially drawn to the subtle power of pranayama and yoga nidra. In a world that rarely pauses, she offers these practices as invitations to return—back to balance, clarity, and a sense of self that isn't rushed or reduced. Her teaching weaves classical breathwork with conscious rest, creating space for students to explore inner stillness and self-inquiry. With reverence for tradition and sensitivity to modern life, Sydney holds space for practitioners to walk their own path—one breath, one moment at a time.
Claire has been a dedicated practitioner and teacher in the wellness world since 1996. With nearly three decades of experience, she integrates a wide spectrum of healing modalities to support students in building strength, releasing tension, and reconnecting with their inner steadiness. Her offerings include Classical Pilates for core stability and joint health, Reiki for pain relief, Sound Therapy and Kundalini Yoga for easing anxiety, and Shamanic Healing for trauma recovery. She also teaches Yamuna® Foot/Hand Fitness and Body Rolling, supporting postural alignment and deep myofascial release.
Claire is comprehensively trained through Balanced Body University and has completed over 1,200 hours of Classical Pilates education under Mark Trudeau of Quantum Fitness. She is certified in both Hatha and Kundalini Yoga (200 RYT), a Level 3 Reiki Master, and a trained sound and shamanic practitioner. Her work weaves together physical alignment, energetic awareness, and therapeutic practice.
Claire offers private and small-group sessions at her studio in Old Ellicott City, and she teaches weekly classes at Yathā Yoga, including Classical Pilates Mat and Kundalini Yoga with Gong Śavāsana. She also leads monthly sound baths at both locations. Claire’s teaching brings grounded expertise, heartfelt presence, and a truly integrative approach to mind–body wellness.
Jess began her yoga journey in 2015, originally turning to the practice to support her love of outdoor activities like hiking, climbing, and triathlons. Over the years, her practice gradually became a grounding force in every aspect of her life physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
While living in Iwakuni, Japan, she completed her 200-hour Trauma-Informed teacher training with the Pointe of Grace Institute, earning her RYT-200 certification in April 2025. Her training emphasized creating safe, inclusive spaces for all bodies and backgrounds.
Jess teaches Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, and Yoga Nidra. She believes yoga is for everyone and strives to create a supportive environment where students feel empowered to explore the connection between mind and body, and encourage self-awareness, presence, and the integration of yoga, both on and off the mat.
Mary Ann's yoga journey began with a focus on physical challenges and benefits but soon evolved into a deeper exploration of the practice's spiritual dimensions.
She completed her Hatha Raja Yoga 200-hour training in 2017, followed by 100-hour meditation teacher training in 2018, and Dharma Yoga teacher training in 2019, all under the guidance of Yogini Kali Om of the Sri Dharma Mittra lineage.
Mary Ann is passionate about sharing classical yoga practices that are accessible to all levels, guiding students through complete practices designed to create balance in their lives through traditional wisdom and time-tested techniques.