Megan's Yoga Tribe Lakewood 

I started practicing yoga 18 years ago as a calming lunch break from my corporate job, in those early days it was impossible to close my eyes and calm my mind during savasana. Today my practice is fundamental to managing stress; my mat is my calm in the storm - a place where I am fully present. It is where I have learned to trust and honor my body and connect with my soul. My 200 hour yoga certification is from Zen Zone Yoga. I am currently enrolled in Flow School with the goal of bringing creative movement beyond traditional sun salutations in circular patterns that will calm and challenge. Outside of yoga I work as an IT Director, have one adult son, love to read, enjoy road trips on the back of my partners motorcycle and strive to find more time for naps and paddle boarding. I am passionate about raising awareness and removing the stigma related to substance use disorder. I strive to teach classes that provide fellow yogi’s with knowledge, strength, calm and tools that help them be kinder to themselves and the world. I look forward to meeting you all!

My Pilates journey started twenty years ago after multiple spinal surgeries. Fortunately I had always been extremely physically active so I was otherwise in good health. Struck gold with a physical therapist who was a Pilates instructor and who designed a physical therapy program around the Pilates discipline. I was immediately hooked and became a Pilates devotee, then later earned both Pilates and Yoga certifications as a way for me to keep up on my own wellness program. I had no idea at the time how rewarding it would be to witness the change in people as they realized how much they were capable of, the visible change in their bodies and the stories of how Pilates improved their lives. Pilates is a results driven discipline and it's work - but the results are undeniable. Pilates is not meant to replace other activities and athletics but to help do those things better because with a strong core you can do more. I emphasize the NSV theory (non-scale victories). We tend to put the scale number in the highest regard when really we are victorious in so many other ways. Adopting the NSV theory builds confidence not only on the mat but beyond into our everyday lives. I firmly believe Pilates and Yoga compliment each other and that belief is why I am certified in both. I’ve seen and personally experienced the results of a mind-body wellness program, and delight in sharing with others what I've learned.

Meet Crystal My first Yoga class was at a YMCA (cue the music!) 20+ yrs ago, and I was looking for a way to build strength and flexibility, but what I found was so much more. Although my practice has evolved over time it has helped me stay grounded, present, and grateful, in the studio and in the hustle-bustle of daily life. Outside of class, I am a mom, an IT professional, and a partner in a passion project centering on cycling tourism. Off my mat and away from my computer you can find me enjoying a good book, doing anything outdoors (cycling, kayaking, running), or exploring some creative outlet. My 200-hour yoga certification is from Power Life Yoga coupled with MVP Online training. I am also currently exploring Ayurvedic practices. As a Yoga teacher, I strive to make every class a fun and fulfilling adventure that feeds the mind, body, and soul. I hope to share, learn and grow with each of you, as we make the world a better place, one breath, one posture, one class at a time.

B.S.Ed. University of Missouri, M.S. Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics-University of Kansas, 500 E-RYT Yoga Alliance Gwen Hull loves to share the Ashtanga Practice as a technique for wellness and self-knowledge, ultimately leading to union with God. The awareness of the practice is to the ujjayi breath, bandhas (energetic locks), and drishti (focus) linking breath to movement (one asana to the next) in a beautiful garland of flowers becoming a moving meditation/prayer. Gwen believes her role as teacher is to create a safe environment where she can encourage, inspire, and help each student establish the practice in their daily life regardless of age, ability, or circumstance. She believes Ashtanga yoga is a lifelong practice as she has had five clients practicing into their nineties with improved quality of life. Gwen is the Director of our Teacher Training Programs (200 Hr & 300 Hr Yoga Alliance, and the School based Teacher Yoga Education- 40 hour program). She has practiced and taught at Maya Yoga since her dear friend, Kathleen Kastner founded the Maya community in 2002. She has been the Lead Teacher for Maya Yoga since 2015, and feels very blessed to be a part of a staff with such talented, and kind people. Gwen completed a bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Missouri-1991. After teaching for a few years at Winnetonka High School, she completed her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics from the University of Kansas-1998. She has taught group fitness since 1986, personal training sessions since 1991, and yoga since 1996. Sri K. Pattabhi Jois shared the Ashtanga lineage with several teachers to share Ashtanga yoga with the west (David Williams, David Swenson, Tim Miller, Ganga White, and more). Gwen has practiced extensively with many of the senior teachers. She is very grateful for her first teacher, Genevieve Crosslin, a student of Ganga White. She brought the Ashtanga practice to life with discipline, f

Haley is a passionate, charismatic, local Artist, Sound Healing Practitioner and certified yoga instructor. She is inspired by the holistic approach to health and the healing power of art, music and movement. She intuitively teaches a creatively crafted flow that leaves the practitioner feeling embodied, challenged and rejuvenated. You can find Haley on instagram as The.Artichoke.Project. VinYin + Sound Bath Savasana In Studio Monday’s 7pm

My name is Hillary, and I am all about living a healthy lifestyle as a whole (mind, body, spirit). I’m a wife to my high school sweetheart, mom of two boys (6 years old and 3 year old), Cancer fighter, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Certified Nutrition Coach, Mobility Coach and Certified Barre Instructor! I have a love for fitness and being active. Fitness has been my passion for about 6 years now. I discovered barre about 6 years ago, and as a former dancer I fell in love. I worked up the confidence, and got certified! I’m certified by American Barre Technique and have loved teaching Barre for 4 years now! Hope to help you have a great barre experience in the studio and at home!

When I first tried Zumba, I couldn’t stop smiling during my first class. I may have been laughing at myself, but I really needed to smile. I also needed cardio and I hated running, so I kept going back. After attending the same class several weeks in a row, I actually started to “get it” and I’m not talking about the choreography. I started to get that Zumba isn’t about doing the steps right or dancing well. Nobody cares if I look a fool or fabulous. It’s about moving our wonderful bodies to some freest music while building real friendships. Once I escaped my head, I learned to set myself free and I’m SO THANKFUL that I did. I’ve been a licensed Zumba instructor since 2019. I’m a wife, mother of two, daughter and friend just doing the best that I can. Thank you for having me!

My Yoga journey began in 2005 when I took my first yoga class and knew that this was made for me. I began training with yoga fit and completed 200 hour certification through Yoga Renew. I have started my 300 hour teacher training.I continue to learn to help myself and community grow . Teaching yoga for the past 18 years has been such a blessing. I live in Lee’s Summit, Missouri with my husband and three amazing children. I truly feel that if we breathe and move with intention of our highest good we can make the changes in our own life, and in the world that we need. My Journey honors your Journey. Namaste’

My first experience with Buti Yoga was in Kirksville, MO at my favorite little yoga studio in 2015. The music was loud, we laughed, we sweated, and I fell in love! Since then I became integrated into the Buti Yoga network in Kansas City where I became certified to teach Buti Yoga in 2017. I have taught ever since, and I feel that I always meet the most wonderful women (and men) through Buti. It is my goal in each Buti Yoga class to challenge you, to encourage you, and to get to know you.

Natalie Rain Pellow is RYT 200 certified from the highland square school of yoga as well as Reiki II certified from SHINE Akron. Natalie started practicing yoga and mindfulness a few years back when she felt called for a change and followed her intuition for guidance, which led her to step onto her mat and begin the journey within yoga and reiki. She soon fell in love with her practice and knew from her very first yoga class that it was right where she was meant to be. Natalie shows authenticity in her personality, having true passion and always wanting to inspire and teach others. She will continue to learn and grow in her self studies and practice daily. “Every soul has a big bright beautiful light ready to shine, let’s find that light together.” -Natalie Stress Relief Flow Monday’s 1:30pm-2:15pm & Wednesday's 12pm-12:45pm

Ruthann Zentner is a fun-loving, creative spirit who creates a joyful and positive environment for everyone who enters her classes or workshops. As the lead 200RYT trainer of the Zen Zone Yoga school, she welcomes teachers and students and guides them to a path of self-love. She integrates alignment, core work, and breathing with creative sequencing. Her classes are dynamic and inspiring! Each class will energize your body and cultivate a meditative consciousness, fostering greater vitality and improved health. Ruthann is a 500 E-RYT with Yoga Alliance. She has over 30+ years of teaching experience! She is a loving mother of 3 amazing daughters, dedicated to being fearless and helping others.

Sarah has an energetic spirit and is passionate about writing, yoga, and her community. She started practicing yoga to find peace and stay present and fell in love with the beauty in connecting breath to movement. As your teacher, she hopes to help you ground down and find your center on the mat so you feel more at peace off the mat.

I believe yoga is for everyone. I want to inspire people to become the person they were created to be physically, mentally and spiritually. I'm a E-RYT with well over 15,000 hours on the mat as an instructor. My classes are warm, challenging and soulful . Inspired by all kinds of music, I use gentle alignments to help yogis discover more about their own body. I share thought provoking insights to challenge yogis to live yoga "off the mat" and bring the 8 limbs of yoga to the practice. When I'm not teaching yoga or co-leading Zen Zone Yoga Teacher Training, I'm a certified health and life coach for a Functional medicine practice in Kansas City, MO. I'm married to my college sweetheart, have 3 children, 5 grandchildren and a dog. You'll find me doing yoga on the water at Lake Jacomo on my SUP or our sailboat; I also enjoy cooking, cycling, hiking, knitting, reading, running and getting creative anyway I can. I hope to see you on the mat soon!

“Angelina is a Certified Wellness Consultant, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Herbalist, studying to be a Doctor of Quantum Medicine. She is based in Kansas City for now and owns a Wellness Platform called Body Kinship that focuses on reconnecting people to themselves, their community, and their true nature. Her holistic approach brings clarity, direction, and positive support to her clients, helping them live their best life. She helps by filling the gap between where they are now, and where they want to be. By identifying where healing is desired, suggesting tools, educating, setting goals and objectives, and holding space for accountability- her clients can reach their highest potential. Respecting that Each of us has a very personal and unique wellness journey, Angelina attempts to be merely a guide, so that each client can take full responsibility and ownership over their bodies. This is where personal power is created. Angelina is formally trained in helping people reconnect t

Jacqueline is a caring, intuitive, and compassionate teacher who creates an inviting and warm environment for all. Her personal yoga journey began in 2014 with a weekly class in a community center which quickly grew into a commitment to finding ways to live a more peaceful, joy-lead, and grateful life. Along this journey, Jacqueline found that yoga was the missing link needed to initiate her healing and connection with her truth. With a deep desire to connect, heal, and teach others, Jacqueline initiated and completed her RYT-200 in 2017, which later lead her to complete her Pilates Mat certification, Barre certification, and pursue her comprehensive 600-hour Pilates certification. To Jacqueline yoga is universal. It can be a great way to start or enhance a physical exercise regiment but it can also offer a deeper dive into the self through the connection of mind, body, and breath. Jacqueline uses the versatility of yoga to structure her classes by using the physical practice to build strength and grounding while providing students with the opportunity to find a deeper connection through breathwork and thought-provoking meditations. Her hope is that you leave her class feeling refreshed, nourished, and strong in mind, body, and spirit. Off the mat, Jacqueline enjoys spending time with her two corgis, family, and friends as well as cross-stitching, belly dancing, and taking every opportunity to learn and grow.

Lauren is a lover of learning and people, particularly teens. That’s why teaching high school social studies can feel like a dream job most days. On the more challenging days, it’s her yoga and meditation practice that offers balance and peace. She recently completed her 200-hour yoga teacher certification through Breathe for Change, an organization that focuses on social-emotional learning strategies, and mindfulness for educators. She didn’t expect to fall in love with teaching yoga and is excited to explore sharing wellness with others! She first practiced with Megan a couple of years ago on a lawn outside of a local coffee shop. Lauren says “I still can’t believe all of the creative goodness that continues to flow from MYT and I feel so honored to be a part of it.” Born and raised in KC, Lauren loves music, local coffee shops, hiking, and traveling with her family: her husband, Joe (also a social studies teacher), and two jovial kiddos, Delaney and Caleb (ages 5 and 2).

Fitness has always been my outlet and friend. I cannot imagine my life without it. Pilates came to me in college. My roommate taught it and got me hooked. When I moved to KC in 2005 I could not find it anywhere. I was encouraged to get certified and teach it! One of the best decisions I have ever made. I have built many amazing friendships from my Pilates, and Yoga practice community, and I continue to want to keep learning. After 13 years of teaching Middle School, and currently having a middle schooler at the time, I realized I was burnt out and miserable. I wanted a change and I wanted to follow my passion. I was encouraged by another great friend to get trained in Pilates equipment (Reformer/Cadillac/Chair/Barrels). I took the biggest risk of my life and quit my day job. Another one of my best decisions. I married my amazing husband, and we added two babies to our family. I have 1 going to college next year, and 2 in diapers. I LOVE what I do and I want you to feel that. It never

Tehya Goodman is a 200 hr RYT who earned her certification in 2020. She discovered yoga in her teens and quickly grew to appreciate the balance it brings into your life. She focuses her yoga classes around building a strong trust between yourself and your body. She is also an aerialist, artist, and astrology lover who enjoys spending her free time outdoors.

Meet Ellen Watkins a multifaceted wellness enthusiast, and the visionary owner of Ellevate Skin + Brows. Beyond her roles as a licensed esthetician and Reiki Master, Ellen is embarking on a new chapter as a yoga instructor, bringing her passion for healing and holistic well-being to the yoga mat. Two years ago, Ellen discovered the power of consistent yoga practice, and it quickly became one of her favorite forms of self-care. Ellen, alongside her yogi husband Dustin, is a familiar and welcoming presence at MYT. Just as Ellen infuses holistic elements into her healing work, her yoga classes are no different. Expect crystals, sound healing, affirmations, Reiki, and meditation to be seamlessly woven into her classes, creating an immersive and transformative experience for practitioners. Ellen has navigated life as a type one diabetic for over sixteen years. Movement has been a key component of her personal well-being, making yoga an integral part of her routine. Her journey serves as an inspiration to others, emphasizing the importance of self-care and mindful movement in managing health challenges. Known for her kindness, inclusivity, and inspirational approach, Ellen creates a supportive space where individuals of all levels feel welcome. In a delightful full-circle moment, Ellen's first introduction to yoga was as a middle schooler when Ruthann taught yoga to her gym class. This early exposure planted the seeds for a lifelong love of yoga and wellness.

Meet Allie Scott. She is a firm believer that yoga is for EVERY BODY and a transformative path to self-discovery and personal growth! Her journey into yoga began as a means to find balance and peace in our fast-paced world, and it soon evolved into a calling. Allie's classes are characterized by a relaxed, compassionate approach, focusing on alignment, breath, self-awareness, and fun! With her nursing background, her teachings create a well-rounded and holistic experience. Come as you are and join her on the mat! She can’t wait to honor the wisdom of ancient traditions and make it relatable to our modern lifestyles! Her judgment-free zone will help you discover the healing power of yoga, how to age joyfully, and find the best version of yourself!

Meet Beth Ann Schwope she has appreciated yoga and the practice for years from a distance, providing mindfulness and movement for her kids when they were young, and briefly incorporating moments of breath/body connection into her day. She just started practicing regularly in 2023 and fell in love with how it so ideally helped regulate her nervous system. Showing up on her mat, even distracted, overstimulated, and far from perfect, is always the best thing she does for herself. Six months after a trip to Tulum with Megan's Yoga Tribe, she began Yoga Teacher Training with Ruthann Zentner 500 E-RYT and Tricia Tayrein 200 E-RYT. This started unearthing the layers of what it looks like to deepen her practice, and laid the foundation for teaching yoga. Beth loves a poignant and clever analogy, a brisk walk, live music, and creating anything and everything from chicken coops to couture dance costumes. Equally comfortable in excessive rhinestones and durable coveralls, she is always discovering something new about herself and this beautiful planet. She has a heart for music and the arts, neurodivergent learning, and understanding & compassion when it comes to mental health and suicide awareness. Beth is passionately and unwaveringly dedicated to her 3 children. Know that you can attend her classes precisely as you are. She hopes to facilitate confidence and love of self and others with her thoughtfully crafted classes. She loves a good theme and has been frequently known to go a little overboard with it. Her ultimate goal as a teacher is for you to leave class feeling lighter, stronger, and glad that you came.

Meet Valeri Farmer, Valeri, a firm believer in the magic of yoga, understands its unique ability to meet each individual where they are without judgment. She believes that yoga offers valuable tools for individuals to not only feel better in their bodies but also gain greater alignment to their inner truth. Moreover, the sense of community and support found within the yoga community can be instrumental in fostering personal growth and friendship. Throughout her own yoga journey, Valeri has experienced the transformative benefits of the practice, which have evolved based on her personal needs at different stages of her life. During a challenging life transition, Valeri found solace on her yoga mat. Following a back injury, she built strength by focusing on pelvic alignment and stabilization in her core. Valeri also learned the power of breath through her yoga practice. By incorporating breathwork into her daily routine, she was able to cultivate a greater sense of balance and mental clarity, enabling her to show up as a better friend, colleague, mother, and partner. Valeri's passion for helping others extends beyond her personal practice. Professionally, she is devoted to supporting others in their professional development and leadership endeavors. Recognizing the strong connection between personal and professional growth, she embarked on yoga teacher training. In her yoga classes, Valeri aims to empower and uplift her students. With a focus on fundamentals, her classes provide a space for students to explore their bodies, quiet their minds, and embrace the present moment.

My first experience with yoga was in college and it was a practice I continued to come back to time and time again. In 2020 I started practicing regularly and found so many physical, mental, and emotional benefits. It became my way to press pause on the hustle and bustle of life and truly take some “me” time. I love all of the wonderful things that yoga gives me and I want to share that gift with others. In 2021 I completed my 200 hour yoga certification from Power Life and am consistently looking to expand my practice and education in the yoga space. When I am not on my mat I am working as a Director of Communication/HR for a financial literacy company, going on a walk, spending time with my friends, or diving into a good book. I love a great cup of coffee and am always planning my next trip or adventure.

Glenda became a 200-hr certified yoga instructor in 2023 to deepen her own practice as well as to support others in their wellness practice. As a yoga teacher, Glenda loves to inspire and guide others. She creates classes that are welcoming, compassionate, balancing and mindful. This allows students to develop confidence in their practice while freeing the mind and body.