Meet the team
What really makes Radiance stand out is our team. Our teachers are passionate, experienced, and highly skilled in their craft, so you don’t have to think twice about who’s leading – you can just focus on your practice.
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RYT500, Ace CPT
What were you doing before you found yoga?
I was earning my graduate degree in Sports and Recreation Leadership and working as a Graduate Assistant for Group Fitness and Wellness in Campus Recreation at James Madison University. Yoga gave me the space to slow down, breathe, and be present. It has been a true blessing, supporting me through every stage of life.What's most likely on your playlist?
Anything by Sol Rising, Bliss Looper, Snatam Kaur, and Trevor HallFavorite post class snack?
Banana with almond butter
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E-RYT200
Yoga feels a part of my DNA, always been there just waiting for the moments of reveal. What began in 2007 as a quest to find stillness has evolved into a deep passion and a way of life.
What is most likely on your playlist?
Every playlist includes a little jazz and a little Janet Stone.
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RYT200
What were you doing before you found yoga?
Feeling back pain daily, disconnecting from myself too often, centering others over myself, and shoulding on myself. Yikes! Thank goodness for yoga!What is most likely on your playlist?
Honestly, anything! But some repeat offenders: Billie Eilish, Trevor Hall, East Forest, Tracy Chapman, Sia, and KhalidFavorite Post Class snack?
Smoothie or a shake, or avocado or salmon toast
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RYT200
I found my love for movement at Radiance in 2021. After my father passed from pancreatic cancer, my mother and I started coming to classes together to help support one another in our time of grief. Eventually it turned into a practice.
What is most likely on your playlist?
Bette Davis EyesFavorite Post Class snack?
TJs Pb filled pretzels (aka The Devils Nuggets)
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RYT200
Before I found Yoga, I was working full time, raising 2 kids, juggling work/home life. Yoga has helped me to manage stress through breathwork, meditation and asana (physical practice).
What is most likely on your playlist?
70's/80's instrumental coversFavorite Post Class snack?
Protein smoothie with spinach, banana, pineapple, almond milk and honey.
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RYT200
When I found Yoga, I had just graduated college and was having an existential crisis about what I was going to do with my life. I love the variety that yoga offers and how it opens up the possibility for healing.
What is most likely on your playlist?
Fleetwood Mac, Olivia Dean, Ben Howard. A mashup of parents who lived through the 70's mixed with strong 90's kid vibes.Favorite Post Class snack?
String cheese and I will die on that hill.
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C-IAYT, E-RYT500
My love for movement began before I was truly aware of it. In my childhood yoga, hikes, walks, and playing outside were normalized. As I became older I noticed the difference when I didn't move enough. Now, I crave it and I'm happy about that!
What is most likely on your playlist?
Depends on the day. It varies from NSYNC to Healing Frequencies Handpan Beats.Favorite Post Class snack?
Mezcla Puff-Crispy Bar
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RYT200
What were you doing before you found yoga?
Living from the neck up. Body was brain transportation. Yoga gave me embodiment without performance anxiety. Revolutionary.What is most likely on your playlist?
Indie rock meets neo-classical. Poetry + rhythm. Bookworm mixtapes for sweating and meditating.Fav post-class snack?
Water. SO much water. Especially after hot flow = soul-level sweat. Eventually coffee. First: triumphant hydration.
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I was raised by two very active parents, and grew up playing sports my whole life! When I went to college, I had to learn how to move my body in a way that didn't involve a court, a field, a track, or a swimming pool, and I quickly fell in love with pilates. I've dreamed of being an instructor ever since!
What's your HCF playlist vibe?
Somewhere in between 2010's Country, 1980's Dance Remixes, Dua Lipa, and John SummitFavorite Post-Class Snack?
Home Grounds Coffee or a Juice Shop Smoothie
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CPT, RYT200
My journey with movement started on the stage where I was a dancer, spending my hours in ballet and jazz classes. This passion followed me to college where I studied exercise science and worked at the student recreation center.
For me, daily movement isn’t a chore or something to be dreaded. It is a lifestyle! It brings me joy and fuels my energy every single day.What’s your playlist vibe?
My HCF playlist includes a little bit of everything…pop, rock, throwbacks, techno and of course a little country sprinkled in!Favorite post-class snack?
After class snack go to is hard boiled eggs and lately my treat after 6am class is the gladiator smoothie from smoothing king…vanilla with spinach and blueberries!
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My love for movement began in college as a discipline, a way to clear my head between classes. But somewhere along the lines I fell in love with the way intentional movement transformed me from the inside out. Consistent exercise has developed my physical & emotional resiliency, improved my athleticism, instilled mindfulness, and has left me feeling balanced & strong in everyday life. It also creates the opportunity for shared experiences, new friendships, and deepened community... That's the most rewarding part!
What’'s your HCF playlist vibe?
Between my husband and three younger sisters, I am surrounded by people who love a good playlist! Most of mine are inspired by whatever I hear when they're on aux!Fav post class snack?
I love a vanilla Tejari protein smoothie or homemade hummus & veggies! The protein bars at the studio are another go-to if I'm short on time!
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My love of movement started before I was even born—I entered the world six weeks early, already eager to go. By age three, my mom enrolled me in gymnastics to channel my constant jumping and climbing, and I spent the next 11 years immersed in the sport. That foundation led me to pole vault at the University of North Carolina, where I earned a degree in Exercise and Sport Science. Today, I've found my passion in helping others move and feel their best through instructing hot core fusion classes.
My HCF playlist vibe is the closest thing you can get to clubbing as a middle-aged mom! But really, my Tennessee roots run deep—you can always expect a signature country track to make an appearance.
Favorite post class snack is probably the goldfish in between my kids car seats. J/k chocolate kachava smoothie with nut butter, kale and banana!
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E-RYT500, AYC L3, Studio Co-Owner
I used to be an elementary school teacher, and it felt like a natural transition to bring that love of teaching into my yoga practice. I care deeply about helping people find that balance between staying curious and playful, while also building a deeper connection within. It’s something that can bring a real sense of peace, even when life feels chaotic.
What is most likely on your playlist?
Trevor Hall and Beautiful ChorusFavorite Post Class snack?
Kachava protein shake...yummers!
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E-RYT500, AYC L3, Studio Co-Owner
I took my first step on the path of yoga at 16, when my grandfather introduced me to meditation. It gave me the courage to follow a less conventional path, and helped me see that we all have the ability to shape our own lives. When I later found the physical practice of yoga, I was amazed by how it connected my breath, body, and mind—it felt a lot like meditation, but with the added bonus of easing the aches and tension I was carrying.
Before yoga, I was pretty caught up in achievement and the voice in my head that told me I wasn’t enough, letting my ego lead the way.
What is most likely on your playlist?
Bliss Looper is showing up on my playlists a lot these days.3. Favorite Post Class snack?
Anything salty with a good crunch!
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ERYT-500, AYC L3, Studio Manager
I grew up in swimming, dance, and gymnastics, so movement has always been a big part of my life. In my early 20s, a friend suggested I try yoga to help me move through grief, and I fell in love with it right away.
What is most likely on your playlist?
Probably some dad rock and vibey covers.Favorite Post Class snack?
Protein smoothie or CAVA bowl
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E-RYT200
I began practicing Hatha yoga in 2005 as part of my martial arts training, but my passion for yoga truly ignited when I started exploring the mind-body-spirit connection found beyond the strictly physical practice.
2. What is most likely on your playlist?
Trevor Hall, Chance Pena, and Nahko3. Favorite Post Class snack?
Fries and a cocktail from 1618
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E-RYT500, YACEP, RYS
Before I found yoga, I was retired from my chemical engineering job and teaching every group fitness format out there.
What is most likely on your playlist?
Too many songs in my playlists, but usually always a good upbeat song to lose myself in.3. Fav post-class snack?
Green smoothie with kale, banana, lime, ginger, mango and cilantro.
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E-RYT500
What were you doing before you found yoga?
Dancing and acting all around NYCWhat's most like on your class playlist?
Helios & Novo AmourWhat’s your favorite post class snack?
An Apple
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RYT200
What were you doing before you found yoga?
Life before Yoga for me was an endless bumpy cycle of work and sleep.What is most likely on your playlist?
My playlist must is “Brazilian soul”. I love music that is earthy and playful.Favorite Post Class snack?
Favorite After class snack is a Spicy Dandelion Chai
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RYT200
What were you doing before you found yoga?
Teaching dance and being a family lady.What is most likely on your playlist?
At least one blast from the past.Favorite Post Class snack?
Stars + Honey bars (which we sell at the studio!). They are so dang good.
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E-RYT200, MFA
Before I found yoga I was dancing around always trying to separate and compartmentalize my physical, emotional and spiritual self. Not effective or efficient for wellbeing. (Kept the dancing!)
What is most likely on your playlist?
Playlist for class always consists of ambient instrumentals and soundscapes to enhance focus and flow, but outside of the studio you’ll catch me listening to just about anything from Fleetwood Mac to Missy Elliot, from classical to Caribbean dance hall.Favorite Post Class snack?
Favorite post yoga snack are my homemade protein balls or a handful of almonds and some string cheese.
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RYT500
I found yoga when I was in high school. I was a very serious oboist and loved the physical components of the practice.
What is most likely on your playlist?
Everything! I love variety.Favorite Post Class snack?
Coffee and a smoothie bowl
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RYT200
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RYT200, MS, CMPC, CSCS
What were you doing before you found yoga?
Before found yoga, I was retired from my chemical engineering job and teaching every group fitness format out there.What is most likely on your playlist?
Too many songs in my playlists, but usually always a good upbeat song to lose myself in.Fav post-class snack?
Green smoothie with kale, banana, lime, ginger, mango and cilantro.
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RYT200
I began my yoga practice in my mid-forties after working for many years in the fitness/wellness industry. On my mat, I began to tap into a stillness that had been largely missing in my life. I am endlessly grateful for the gifts of my practice and find joy and fulfillment witnessing that same unfolding in others.
My class playlists usually include Krishna Das, Snatam Kaur and Bon Iver.
Favorite post-yoga snack is usually a combination of sweet and salty!
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I take pride in building an environment that is both challenging and encouraging—where everyone can grow, move with confidence, and feel their very best.
I've always had a little extra energy to spare- maybe a lot... and over time I turned it into decades of teaching, moving, and learning.
What’s your playlist vibe?
Anything with a good beat!Favorite post-class snack?
I love Mosh bars and I have a sweet tooth-licorice and anything gummy!
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My love for movement, like many people, began as a child. I’ve always loved being outside, running around, and playing with friends. As I got older, that passion naturally carried into sports. Now at 26, it has found a new home at Radiance Yoga, where I truly love teaching hot-core fusion.
What’s your HCF playlist vibe?
Creating a playlist for class is one of my favorite parts of being an instructor. If you take one of my classes, chances are you’ll hear at least one of the following: Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Rihanna, Drake
What’s your fav post class snack?
One of my go-to meals after class is a Caesar salad with fries, and for a snack, I love edamame with ranch seasoning. A lot of the time, I’ll stop by CoreLife Eatery for a bowl on the way home. The post-class meal is the motivation that gets me through the workout!
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My love of movement began as a child. I played about every sport imaginable and progressed into hitting the gym in high school and college when most of my friends did not. Then into group ex classes as an adult and finally into getting yoga and group fitness certifications in 2013
HCF playlist vibe varies like my mood
After class, I’m too hot to be hungry so ice water with electrolytes is my go-to snack!