After yoga healed a long-term lower back injury, I knew I wanted to help others who were struggling with chronic pain. I earned my Master's in Education and completed my initial 200-hour yoga teacher training through YogaWorks in 2014, then became a Certified Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist. I am currently an E-RYT 1000 and YACEP and have taught over 8,000 hours of yoga. Beyond group classes, I work one-on-one with clients, combining modalities to treat pain, addressing the entire body as an interconnected system.

I found my passion for fitness when I competed in athletics in college as a member of the Wichita State University rowing team and cheerleading squad. During my time as a WSU athlete, I worked with a personal trainer who helped me develop as an athlete and taught me the value of utilizing a trainer to improve my athletic performance and overall well-being. I decided I wanted to have that positive impact on others and received my Master’s Degree in Exercise Science. I'm proud to be a personal trainer, as well as a group fitness instructor for almost a decade now.

Sher, commonly known as Tyler, is a lover of the vibrational arts. Coming from a background in dance, and eventually finding his way to Yoga and Meditation through injuring himself with dance, he found that with yoga, he was still dancing, only this time with the cosmos. He started practicing in 2010, solidified with his first teacher training in 2018, and opened his studio in March of 2020. Sher has a way of gently leading any person to a deeper understanding of themselves. Certified in Kundalini Yoga & Yin Yoga, with real world experience, and involving an element of play.

I fell in love with yoga over 10 years ago. My practice would come and go, with little growth and connection to mind, body and soul. More recently, I felt a deep desire to connect to the INNATE and live more intentionally. Thru years of personal growth and searching for my purpose to serve others, I took my YTT in 2019. I believe yoga is where everything comes alive, and has a beautiful way of meeting everyone’s needs. Yoga has taught me to embrace the struggles, while keeping in mind, that the journey is the pursuit.

Leanna is the owner of Yellow Brick Yoga in Lawrence, KS, where she teaches a variety of power vinyasa yoga classes regularly. She began her teaching career while living in NYC and received her RYT200 in 2010. Since then she has studied mostly with Baron Baptiste, completing the Baptiste Institute's Level 1, 2, Art of Assisting and Advanced Art of Assisting programs. She has also trained in Thai Massage with Ananda Apfelbaum and uses her experience in massage to offer impactful assists to every student who wishes to receive. She specializes in assisting and is adept at working with all bodies to find what works best for them in the moment. Her teaching is inspired by her own practice and community, and she leads with passion and intensity that uplifts and inspires. Always a student first, Leanna teaches to share and to be in service to others. She loves working with KU students and invites all people to journey into their own power and self-discovery!

Christina’s belief in the power of healing through movement started over 15 years ago with flow and fire dance. She is a pioneer in Wichita’s performing arts scene and a veteran performer with the premier fire dance troupe, Phlox.In 2015 Christina strengthened her yoga practice with a 200 hour Yoga Alliance teacher certification through Wichita’s Siva Yoga School and aerial silks teacher training at Atlanta’s Circus Arts Institute. In 2016, she received an AeroZen aerial yoga instructor certification through Zen Body in Tulsa. Her studio, Flow Foundry, offers unique and challenging fitness instruction specializing in the arts of flow, aerial yoga, aerial silks, and hula hoop dance.

Melanie Samo is a seasoned transformational coach, intuitive healer, and meditation expert, with over 20 years of dedicated practice in Wichita, KS. As the visionary behind Mūla Rising, a vibrant meditation studio, she leads a team committed to offering a sanctuary for growth and healing. Mūla Rising's array of classes, workshops, and retreats encompass a rich tapestry of

somatic practices, including yoga, meditation, ecstatic dance, hiking, tai chi, tapping, and reiki, all designed to alleviate stress and promote holistic well-being. In her private practice, Melanie provides personalized support through resiliency coaching, meditation instruction, reiki sessions, and intuitive healing. Driven by an unwavering dedication to her community's mental health, Melanie's personal mission is crystal clear: Empowering individuals to unlock their boundless potential through the transformative power of meditation, with a heartfelt commitment to addressing the complex issue of suicide by sharing this invaluable tool with as many people as possible.

I am a licensed massage therapist, Breathwork practitioner, Reiki master teacher and coach. In all of my explorations, breathwork has had the most profound impact on my inner and outer worlds. I guide conscious connected breathwork at Amavi ICT with the goal of making this profound practice accessible and affordable

My yoga practice first became a refuge for me amid the pressures of pursuing a career in professional dance. Since acquiring my 200 Hour YTT in Vinyasa, I’ve gone on to expand my offerings with certifications in restorative yoga, yin yoga, meditation, breathwork, mobility training, and trauma-informed teaching. After years of leading both private and group classes in studio settings, I am now growing my practice by sharing yoga with travelers in hostels and hotels across Latin America and Europe. I also have an online platform.

I'm committed to fostering inclusivity, authenticity, fun, and mindfulness in every practice with 2.5 years experience in teaching corporate virtual yoga, certified Usui Reiki Practitioner and RYT 200 Yoga Alliance. Currently advancing my expertise with a pursuit of RYT 500 certification, slated for completion by November 2024. For me yoga is not just physical practice; it's a sacred path that extends past the edges of my mat and into my every day. However, 10 years ago it was simply physical practice, in the last 5 years yoga has shown me a whole new world. It was what supported me when life took an unexpected turn of events. It allows me to approach myself with grace, give myself calm, and is constantly teaching me more. My approach blends asanas, pranayama (breath control), and meditation techniques to unite mind, body, and soul. I’m passionate about guiding individuals toward their own inner oasis, through multiple different aspects and teachings of Yoga. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to share my passion with people of all different walks of life.

Grace found yoga during her career in law enforcement and discovered a whole new way to process the stresses of everyday life. After almost ten years on the force, she decided it was time for a change (a drastic one). She first went to school to become a licensed massage therapist and then in April of 2018, traveled to Guatemala to attend a 200hr YTT through School Yoga Institute. Her experience over the several weeks she spent there was incredible, and upon returning to the States, she fiercely pursued the process of opening a local wellness center. And thus, was born Elysium Studios in McPherson, KS. Over the years the studio has continued to grow into a thriving and tight-knit community. The studio would not be where it is now without all of the compassionate support of its members.

I’ve been an active yogi for over 15 years. In 2020 I decided to obtain my CTY 250HR Certification and in 2021 I opened The Traveling Yogi studio, offering both in-person and virtual yoga classes on a part time basis. In 2024 I finally worked up the courage to quit my full time day job and commit 100% of my energy into the studio. This included completing my goal of becoming a certified sound healer. We are now able to offer our community a variety of class options and sound bath experiences.

Stacey is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master & Sound Bath Facilitator/Teacher in Wichita Ks. Her goal is to bring the community together and assist in elevating the collective frequency on a physical, mental, emotional, and conscious level.

I am a dedicated, studio trained, yoga instructor passionate about helping others reach their goals and also connect to their bodies. I love helping others find something that makes them feel good. I practice yoga because it helps me find peace in the chaos of my mind. There's so much beauty and strength in the way that it challenges not only my body, but my mind.