Andi became licensed in occupational therapy assisting in 2016 where she received her first education in human anatomy and clinical treatment. She became fascinated with the complex structure of the internal and external body, and fell in love with helping others heal and get stronger. An autoimmune diagnosis in 2014 ignited her own health journey, in search of answers to naturally treat the disorder. This was when Andi fully dove in to the holistic world and began to study nutrition and healing, and began practicing yoga regularly. After endless research and experimenting with diet and lifestyle, Andi made strides in her own remission, recieved her holistic health counciling certif icate, and found Buti Yoga! In January 2020, she finally decided to get certified in buti yoga and share the healing potential of this powerful practice with the world! Andi is currently working on her 200 hour YTT and plans to expand her learnings and tea chings every single day.

Audrey Covington, a Denver native, has been practicing yoga since she was fifteen and completed her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at age twenty-two on the black sand beaches of Hawai‘i. Since then, she has continued her education through the guidance of many teachers and mentors, expanding her knowledge and deepening her practice. Trained in Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yoga Nidra, Audrey has led international retreats, taught corporate and private clients, and shared virtual classes worldwide. As an energy healer and life coach, she weaves movement, mindfulness, and holistic guidance to support deep healing and transformation of the mind, body, and soul.

Avigail is a teacher, yoga teacher, healer, Breathwork facilitator and somatic practitioner.

Her yoga journey started in earnest after a hip injury and surgery left her with a greater desire than ever to move, flow, and be free.

Avigail is deeply attuned to the power of music in driving both movement and healing. She understands that experience, not ideas alone, is what brings change in our lives. She feels her mission to bring a healing and loving presence wherever she can, helping others find their own divine light through music, movement, Somatic Experiencing, and being a loving, intuitive, and supportive presence.

To Avigail, yoga represents self expression, care and respect for the body and soul, fun, and love.

"A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions." -Oliver Wendel Holmes, Jr.

Biza Bemak (she/her) first discovered yoga during a transitional period of her life, not knowing it would become one of her most trusted tools for healing and connection. What began as a physical practice slowly unfolded into something much more - a space for self-discovery, building nervous system resilience, and a homecoming. 
Biza is a Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator, passionate space holder, and yoga instructor. With a Master's in Trauma and Resilience, she blends somatic practices with trauma-conscious exploration, believing that true healing arises when we connect to our bodies and honor our lived experiences. Her teaching weaves together embodiment, nervous system awareness, and compassion-based practices, allowing space to release old patterns and return to the love and truth already within us. She sees yoga as an act of both self-love and collective care - a way to strip away the noise and reconnect to what matters. Whether you're on your mat to move, breathe, cry, dance, rest, or just be, she's honored to share space with you!

Carly Shields is a Denver-based yoga teacher who blends dance-inspired movement with dynamic vinyasa flows. Originally from New York but with deep roots in Richmond, VA, where she founded her business, Carly continues to run RVA Yoga Hang remotely while teaching at studios, festivals, and workshops across the U.S. and internationally. Author of an upcoming book on happiness, Carly incorporates insightful dharma talks on life, love, and the pursuit of joy into her playful, heart-centered sequences. Whether you’re looking to stretch, strengthen, or simply be present, her classes offer something for everyone, cultivating a sense of freedom and fun both on and off the mat.

Chelsea’s journey with yoga began many moons ago at a local YMCA—an unexpected introduction that changed her life. For the first time, she found stillness in her mind and a safe space to connect with her emotions. That experience sparked a deep love for the practice and laid the foundation for her own healing.

Now, she is passionate about guiding others along their path of self-discovery. She creates nurturing, nonjudgmental spaces where students can reconnect with themselves, explore their creativity, and grow. Her classes flow like a moving meditation—an intuitive blend of playful sequencing, embodied movement, breathwork, stillness, and sound.

No matter what style of class she is teaching, Chelsea invites students to move with intention, listen inwardly, and honor their unique rhythm. Rooted in the true meaning of yoga—“to yoke” or unite—her teaching reflects a deep belief in cultivating connection: to the body, to the breath, and to something greater. Through her work, she hopes to inspire authentic self-expression, inner peace, and a sense of wholeness that extends far beyond the mat.

My journey with yoga began unexpectedly through Buti, a dynamic practice blending movement, music, and energy. Buti became an anchor, helping me find strength, confidence, and connection. Over time, yoga opened a path to inner peace, resilience, and a new perspective. For me, yoga is more than movement; it’s a guiding philosophy. I’m passionate about sharing its transformative power, helping others discover vitality and joy. My classes provide a supportive space to dive deeper, inviting students to connect with their personal needs and unique flow. Through intentional movement and creative expression, I aim to empower, balance, and renew from the inside out.

Cori’s mission is to bring Ayurveda and yoga together in a way that works for our modern lives. Cori is passionate about the healing aspects of yoga, breath and meditation. She discovered yoga 20 years ago as a way to bring balance into her life, and has been hooked ever since! She has studied and taught many styles of yoga including vinyasa, restorative, yin, power, yoga sculpt, and most recently, Buti and Primal Flow. Expect from Cori a challenging and playful class with a well-curated playlist, simple cueing, breath awareness and creative sequencing.

A trip to India with her yoga teacher in 2018 inspired Cori to pursue her interest in Ayurveda, and she became a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in 2020. She is also a rescue-dog mom, wife, daughter, friend, world wanderer, cook, music and art lover.

Dominique has been immersed in yoga since 2010, she discovered it as a catalyst for self-discovery and healing. Her transformative journey led her to complete her 200 HR yoga teacher training in Costa Rica in 2015, viewing yoga as a lifelong practice that evolves with each moment of life which makes it something that we can always come home to. She became Buti certified in 2022 at Rise, Dominique brings a playful yet strong energy to these classes, asking her class mens to let themself get silly while they get strong. She also facilitates the monthly women’s circles here at Rise Yoga. A space where the magic of healing unfolds through connections and strong bonds. Beyond yoga, Dominique, a spiritual life coach, finds joy in skiing, dancing, travel, and savoring the finer moments of life with a glass of wine and a stylish thrifted outfit!

Elizabeth started her yoga practice over a decade ago when she was in college. She initially sought out yoga as a form of physical exercise but quickly learned that it was so much more than that. For the last few years, yoga has been a necessity in her self care routine. Elizabeth works in the mental health field as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has used yoga as a way to ground, release, and rebalance care for herself.

Experiencing the healing effects both physically and mentally that yoga has provided, Elizabeth decided to become a yoga instructor to expand upon her work as a mental health practitioner. Elizabeth has struggled with a chronic pain journey which has made her deeply passionate about creating a space that emphasizes the importance of listening to your own body during your yoga practice. She believes every student knows their body best and is their own greatest teacher.

She views her role as a guide and support system to empower you to listen and honor your body’s needs and limitations while finding your own personal edge.

Emily first came to yoga in 2014 when a study at her university was seeking participants who had never practiced yoga and were willing to commit to daily studio practice for a month. At the close of the study, she enthusiastically continued her membership, and the rest was history. Through multiple moves throughout the US and even across oceans, yoga has been a steadfast companion and source of community for Emily. She began practicing at Rise when she moved to Golden in 2021, and eagerly joined the first Teacher Training hosted in 2023.

For Emily, YTT not only deepened the valuable community she has found in yoga, but finally connected Asana to the history, culture, and spiritual significance of the whole practice. As a new instructor, she is thrilled to incorporate these teachings, honor the tradition, continue learning, and facilitate the same positive, communal space this practice has given to her. Her classes emphasize mindfulness, offering energized sessions that focus on alignment-based flows.

Ginger started teaching yoga in 2020 after discovering the amazing benefits of her own practice. She has taught a variety of styles - power vinyasa, yin, restorative, slow flow, yoga nidra - and currently specializes in adaptive chair yoga classes for the senior population. She strives to make yoga more accessible to folks that need it the most and finds fulfillment in meeting her participants wherever they’re at.

Hannah began practicing yoga in 2006 as an attempt to abate the severe anxiety she was experiencing. What began as a reluctant, exploratory class turned into a decades-long journey of physical expansion, introspection, and community building. Hannah obtained her RYT-200 at a small studio in Dallas in 2016 and has since continued her education with trainings under the tutelage of “teacher’s teachers” such as Jason Crandall and Annie Carpenter. Her teaching style is highly technical, empowering, and creative, and will show you new ways of relating to your practice and to yourself.

Heather is a Colorado native who first tried yoga as part of a prenatal offering. Two sons and many years later, she sought out yoga as a space to calm the mind and manage stress. Yoga has been the common thread helping facilitate personal growth, rehabbing from injuries and community connection. Heather completed both her 200 hour and advanced 300 hour teacher training at The River Yoga in Denver. She received her Level I Yin certification at White Lotus Therapeutics in Denver and Level II Yin certification at Meta Yoga in Breckenridge.

Outside the studio you can find Heather either in the mountains, on the water or traveling.

Jacq began teaching yoga in 2018 after falling in love with the practice over and over again for nearly 10 years. She loves the sweat, smiles, challenge and chakra energy explosion of yoga and dance. She is always seeking to deepen the connections between our senses; especially through feel-good body movement to music. Expect to sweat and laugh in her high energy classes!

Jade was first introduced to yoga asana through her contemporary dance teacher at age twelve and has practiced yoga for over a decade. While her love for movement initially drew her to yoga, the groundedness she felt kept her coming back to the mat. After losing a parent, yoga became a sanctuary for Jade to move through her grief, and she wanted to learn how to hold space for others to do the same. In 2023, Jade completed her 200-hour training at Tuladhara Yoga Studio in Tacoma, Washington. Following a year of growing and learning as a teacher, in 2024, Jade sought to deepen her yoga practice by attending Bali Yoga School’s immersive 300-hour training in Indonesia. Jade is passionate about making yoga teachings accessible to all bodies by including props, modifications, and guided assistance. Her classes cultivate deeper somatic awareness and joy of movement and breath. In addition to her yoga practice, Jade is currently attending Regis University, pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Off the mat, Jade enjoys dancing, reading, vegan cooking, and traveling the world.

With a yoga journey that spans over two decades, it was the global pandemic that became a turning point for Jaime's practice. During these challenging times, yoga became her sanctuary, offering solace, calmness, and a profound sense of peace. This transformative experience steered her towards pivotal life decisions, guiding her to the path she treads today. Jaime's dedication to the practice is evident in her remarkable feat of 1000 consecutive days of yoga, a testament to her commitment to fortifying her mind, body, and soul.

Her teaching style mirrors her everyday persona - playful, genuine, and encouraging. Passionate about sharing the wisdom and insights she has garnered over the years, Jaime is on a mission to enrich the lives of her community. With an unwavering dedication to continuous learning and growth, she aspires to touch the lives of those she encounters, sharing the gift of yoga and its myriad benefits.

Jenae Mixer 200hr ryt, trauma-informed yoga cert., somatic healing cert. Jenae began practicing yoga in 2013 and completed her YTT 2022. Her path deepened after moving through immense grief, where she found refuge in restorative practices. Her heart lies with nervous system-based yoga especially restorative and somatic approaches that support healing, softness, and ease. After receiving certification in somatic healing, Jenae now weaves in slow, fluid movement and deep rest to help shift stagnant energy and guide others back to their innate body wisdom. Her classes are an ode to the quiet power of simplicity—a reminder that less is often more. In addition to teaching yoga, Jenae also facilitates workshops exploring somatic practices, sound, and mindful microdosing for personal insight—not as therapy, but as a tool for deepened self-awareness.

Jenn discovered yoga in college, and it has been a transformative part of her life ever since. As a yoga teacher, midwife, herbalist, and mother, she brings a holistic approach to her practice. Jenn is passionate about grounding and rooting, fostering a supportive environment where students can connect deeply with themselves and their bodies. Her nurturing classes encourage presence, rebalance, and grounding, while honoring each person’s innate wisdom and unique yoga journey. She serves as a guide, empowering students to trust their bodies and embrace their personal practice.

Jillian found yoga 10 years ago as a way to counteract all her extreme outdoor activities she loved. During Covid yoga became her path to true happiness, self-love, and acceptance of the world. Yoga helped her work through the toughest time in her life and lead her to knowing her deepest and truest self. She discovered not only her passion for yoga but her passion to share this practice with the world around her. She completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at Rise Yoga and Wellness in Golden, CO. Jillian is grateful to have the opportunity share her passion with the community surrounding her!

Juliana has practiced yoga for over 10 years as a complimentary form of movement to swimming and rowing. She began unlocking not only the physical but the mental benefits of yoga while she was living in Miami, Florida gaining her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Through her current Physical Therapy practice she has found that when movement and breath are aligned, the body is in a better environment to heal. This realization lead her to receive her 200-hr YTT at Denver Yoga Underground.

Juliana’s teaching is designed to give students the tools necessary to tap into their body, create connections, and better understand themselves each time they step on their mat. She is intentional with her sequencing and adjustments and she combines her professional knowledge of anatomy with yoga to provide instruction on proper alignment of the asanas. She is also certified in Yoga for Chronic Pelvic Pain.

When Juliana is not on the mat you can find her treating patients, climbing, hiking, playing in the water, or scheming for her next adventure.

Kale Kingston was the child who grew up telling those around her, “I just want to help people feel better.” When she entered the world of massage therapy in 2012, it was the beginning of her journey in providing people with a wide array of modalities to help them heal. Over the years, she has not only become a seasoned massage therapist, but she has also developed a unique modality that infuses herbalism, massage, and Reiki (an ancient energy healing modality). Kale has been practicing yoga since the age of 22 and is excited to merge the world of yoga with massage to create a healing environment.

Krista stumbled upon Buti yoga in Las Cruces, New Mexico while in a transitional stage in her life. Buti yoga has helped her find a sense of belonging, it showed her that you can create any path you dream of. Krista has since practiced different variations of Buti yoga overtime and found her voice as an instructor, certified in Buti and Hot Buti yoga November 2021. Spreading the love and medicine of Buti yoga is her goal throughout the practice.

Kristin is a retired healthcare as administrator. Twenty five years ago, she took her first yoga class at a gym and fell in love! From that moment on, yoga has been a central part of her life. In 2008, she completed her first 200 RYT training in Santa Fe with Tias Little. Since then, Kristin has continued to practice and study. In 2023 she received another 200 RYT from Rise Yoga in Golden and obtained her Yin certification. In 2024, she received her 500 RYT from Samadhi Yoga in Denver. Kristin enjoys teaching creative vinyasa flow classes. Kristin is a long-time resident of Golden and lives with her husband and very spoiled dogs.

From the moment Nadine took her first yoga class in 2007, she recognized the physical, spiritual, and mental benefits the practice offered. Yoga became a sanctuary from the stress and imbalance of her chaotic life as a small business owner, while also proving physical benefits not achieved in other physical activities. Nadine’s initial curiosity of yoga evolved into a deep-seated love for the practice that eventually lead her to the 200 hour YTT at Rise in 2023.

Nadine seeks to foster an inclusive and non-judgmental environment in her classes. Her practices are infused with yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and alignment based flows. When not on her mat, Nadine continues to deepen her understanding of yoga through workshops, retreats, and self-study. Her commitment to personal growth and self-discovery shines through in her teaching.

Ondrea lives in Evergreen with her family and owns a private salon studio where she creates hair dreams for her clients.

Ondrea’s desire to teach yoga stems from a powerful urge to BE and HAVE, all the FUN. She welcomes you to a sacred space, where you can embody who you are, shake, release, and heal, so we can become. Ondrea invites you on a journey to move your body in different ways and explore what it can do.

Taylor Broggie Nutritious Movement™ certified Restorative Exercise Specialist DONA trained birth doula Prenatal yoga instructor Taylor's interest in learning about the human body started when she took a Human Physiology class in high school. She was hooked, and went on to study Movement and Exercise Science in college. After college, her own health struggles led her to study with biomechanist Katy Bowman and become a Restorative Exercise Specialist. In 2013, she moved to Nashville where she started a business teaching alignment and exercise classes for pre & postnatal women and birth professionals. She became fascinated with all things pregnancy and birth, and trained as a birth doula and prenatal yoga instructor. Taylor loves supporting women through pregnancy, birth and postpartum and giving them tools to relieve pain, prepare for birth, and feel strong & empowered. When she was pregnant with her daughters, these tools along with prenatal yoga and doula support were so valuable, so she loves being able to share this with other moms! She recently moved to Golden with her husband and daughters and is looking forward to connecting with the community here.

With over a decade of dedicated practice, Taylor brings a wealth of experience, insight, and passion to her teaching. Her classes seamlessly blend dynamic, energizing movements with creative, thoughtfully designed sequences that draw you into the present moment. Bridging spirituality and science, Taylor weaves in fascinating insights about the connection between our nervous system, ourselves, and the world around us. Her ultimate goal is to guide you toward cultivating a deeper relationship with your heart and body, inviting you to tune into the subtle layers and signals that your body offers. Through this heightened awareness, she helps you uncover a richer understanding of yourself and your life.