MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTORS
We pride ourselves in having the finest, most experienced yoga and Pilates instructors the valley has to offer! With decades of combined experience (and huge followings), we are honored to be blessed with such incredible staff who provide a warm, welcoming environment to all!
Britney is a Fresno native who began practicing yoga while living in San Francisco many years ago. She fell in love with the Bikram practice and it became a daily part of her life. Soon enough she quit her job, went to Teacher’s Training and ended up back home in Fresno where she taught her first class at Blue Moon Yoga in 2010. Before making Fresno her permanent home, she travelled around the world for 2 years and taught in France, New York City and other locations across California. In July of 2013 she became the owner of Blue Moon, an exciting chapter in her yoga journey. She is passionate about creating a space where all students feel welcome to pursue and achieve the amazing benefits of heated yoga. She is dedicated to her husband, Mike, and their children, Andrew and Miller, who are the true loves of her life.
Taryn (Founder of Aloha Yoga; RYT 200, 2009) has been drawn to health and fitness as long as she can remember. Taryn received her yoga certification at a Northern California Ashram and her training also includes study with the Hot Yoga Doctor, Gabrielle Raiz, in Costa Rica, and 40 hour Vimana Fusion training. Taryn has been teaching Yoga for over 6 years and has experience teaching a variety of styles of yoga, including Bikram, Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative Yoga classes. Taryn’s classes offer a peaceful approach to a sweaty mind – body connection.
Ali first moved in Fresno in 2010 after finishing graduate school, Blue Moon Yoga was her first stop in a new town and it’s been the second home she shares with a very special community of yogis ever since. Ali was first certified to teach children’s yoga and after a year of teaching mini yogis, she traveled off the mat to Guatemala to become 200 hour certified in teaching Vinyasa Hatha flow to adults through the School Yoga Institute. Two years after that, she craved an even deeper understanding of all the different limbs of yoga with a focus on alignment and adjustments and her heart guided her straight to the yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh, India where she completed her 500 hour certification in Vinyasa Ashtanga flow and Hatha. Ali could not be happier sharing her passion in a city she loves with the entire Blue Moon Yoga family. When she’s not at the studio, she’s marketing for Bitwise Industries, eating, hiking or spending time with her adored kiddos and beloved dog.
My name is Corie. I’m a mom to 4 amazing teenagers and a 1st grade teacher. I began a consistent yoga practice in 2008. After spending 8 years exploring and deepening my own practice I decided to attend Yoga Teacher Training with Mark Stephens during the summer of 2016. Yoga is a journey that deepens my passion for others and for life…I take yoga where ever I go and love to share it with others. My teaching focuses on awakening the true self through awareness, truthfulness, and movement of the Divine energy. I am committed to offering my students not only the physical benefits of yoga, but also the ways it can transform your life off the mat.
When I am asked what yoga means to me my response is “Yoga is whatever you want it to be…Yoga is having passion, kindness, gratitude, and compassion for yourself and others. Yoga is LOVE and to practice yoga helps you get better at all of those things. Don’t practice yoga to get better at yoga; practice yoga to get better at living.”
When I am asked what yoga means to me my response is “Yoga is whatever you want it to be…Yoga is having passion, kindness, gratitude, and compassion for yourself and others. Yoga is LOVE and to practice yoga helps you get better at all of those things. Don’t practice yoga to get better at yoga; practice yoga to get better at living.”
I have held a variety of teaching positions in the Clovis Unified School District and am looking forward to bringing those teaching skills to the Pilates classroom. I have been married for 20 years to my husband, Mark, and we have two children, Joseph (18 years old) & Jaden (16 years old). Blue Moon Yoga has been a staple in my life since September 2010 as a source of healing, rejuvenation, and peace. When the opportunity to take the Inferno Hot Pilates training popped up, I just knew it was something I was interested in helping develop at the studio.
Hi! I’m Kathleen Spain. I have been practicing yoga at Blue Moon for over 7 years. Blue Moon is my home away from home. The studio provides a place of peace, community, and classes that push me to be stronger and more diligent in my yoga practice. I have been married for 24 years to my best friend, Matt. We have 3 children, Rachel – 20, Ryan – 18, and Dylan – 15. Inferno Hot Pilates is a great addition to the class schedule. I am so excited for everyone to be inspired, to sweat, to work hard, and to feel great!!
What’s Namaste, I’m Darrion! I started practicing yoga during my senior year of High School after dealing with chronic back pain, although I’ve always been drawn to health, wellness and magic. My first time I stepped foot in a class I had no idea how to do “yoga” I struggled through my downward dogs and laughed through my happy baby, but despite this, I found myself coming back time after time. When I was 19 I made the decision to deepen my practice and attend my first Yoga Teacher Training, which led me to Rishikesh India (where my heart still resides). I started teaching yoga about 6 months after returning and have fallen in love with sharing love! In addition to teaching yoga, I also work as a full time Veterinary Technician and dog mom, blogger and prefer spending time exploring somewhere with my feet grounded to the earth.
Christine’s commitment to yoga began in 2010 during her days as a runner, and through the years her practice has been critical in helping her with stress relief and anxiety. It’s because of her journey with this practice and love for wanting to help others, she wanted to become an instructor. Whether you’re taking one of her 26+2 or #infernohotpilates classes, you’ll be treated to fun music during your experience.
Christine is a Southern California native who is now proud to call Fresno ‘home’. After 12 years in television news, she has ‘retired’ to focus on her health and other things that make her happy. When she isn’t at the studio, you can find her spending time with her (fellow Blue Moon yogi) husband, Marquese, and their 2 furbabies. She’s also proud to be the Fresno Grizzlies’ first ever female game-day emcee. What she loves most about teaching at Blue Moon is being a part of a stellar teaching staff and among a group of dedicated and inspiring yogis.
Christine is a Southern California native who is now proud to call Fresno ‘home’. After 12 years in television news, she has ‘retired’ to focus on her health and other things that make her happy. When she isn’t at the studio, you can find her spending time with her (fellow Blue Moon yogi) husband, Marquese, and their 2 furbabies. She’s also proud to be the Fresno Grizzlies’ first ever female game-day emcee. What she loves most about teaching at Blue Moon is being a part of a stellar teaching staff and among a group of dedicated and inspiring yogis.
Gigi is a Bay Area native who moved to Fresno in 2015 after her husband’s job relocated them back to his hometown. She has been a longtime fitness enthusiast, running in high school and college, and trying a variety of workouts including cycling, yoga, and pilates to keep her strong so she can keep up with her two young boys, Dawson and Maddox. Gigi found Blue Moon after the birth of her second son and never looked back! She was drawn to the people and staff that made her feel accepted and challenged her mentally and physically. This past April, after taking a few Inferno Hot Pilates classes at Blue Moon, she knew she wanted to be an instructor offering the same high-energy, sweat-driven, and lively music to clients at the studio. Gigi enjoys eating alone, yes you heard that right (if you’re a parent, you understand), traveling, and easy conversations with friends at coffeeshops. She is known to be sarcastic so don’t take her too seriously. SERIOUS…
Health and fitness have always been an important part of my life. My yoga journey began at Blue Moon Yoga Fresno in 2014. I was suffering from an old running injury and my sister Marlene suggested I try hot yoga. She had been practicing for nearly a decade and was a huge advocate. I took my first class and never looked back. When Inferno Hot Pilates came to the studio, I tried it and was instantly addicted. When the Clovis studio opened, I knew I wanted to dive deeper into this hot practice and I knew I wanted to share it with others. In March of 2019 I completed Inferno Hot Pilates teacher training with Gabriella Walters, the creator of IHP. The changes that happen as a result of time spent on the mat permeate my life. I am honored and grateful to be teaching at BMY. I look forward to the opportunity to share my love for this practice with you on and off the mat. Namaste.
Hello! I’m Crystal, a wife, mom and yoga fanatic. You can usually find me upside down somewhere, sipping on coffee, riding bikes with my family or working in my garden.
I began my yoga journey in April of 2014 after a long battle with anxiety and depression. It was the first time in years I felt the weight on my heart lift and could take a deep breath. Yoga provided me a glimpse of the inner peace I’d been yearning for. I knew my life was forever changed.
I soon went on to receive my 200 hour certification from Yoga Tree in San Francisco and have been consistently teaching for over 4 years. I truly believe my purpose in this life is to share the therapeutic practices of yoga, meditation and self love with as many humans as possible. My hope is that the tools they learn on their mats will positively impact their day to day life.
Molly fell in love with yoga in 2010 when she tried her first Bikram class in Pacifica, CA. From that day her Yoga practice became an integral part of her life. Moving back to Fresno, Blue Moon was the perfect place to call home. Consistently practicing for many years physically and mentally, living the Yogi lifestyle. In 2020, Molly complete the RYT 200-hour certification for Hot Vinyasa, from our very own Blue Moon Studio! Teaching has presented itself as a way to serve the community and to share the practice that has greatly impacted every aspect of her life. Molly hopes to grow in her Yoga Practice and to share with others the love and support she has always received from the Yoga Community.
Samantha’s yoga adventure started in 2013, she took her first class and was hooked! Strength, balance, flexibility, breathe, community, presence and so much more, all came together in one beautiful practice. She completed her first Yoga Sculpt teacher training in 2014, followed by two more, 200 hour ( RYS, certified by Yoga Alliance) yoga teacher trainings, Power Yoga, as well as, Hot Power Fusion. When you take class with Samantha, she hopes to inspire students to reach within themselves and find fun in their practice! But also to hold a space where people can come to feel grounded, safe, explore their bodies and push themselves outside their comfort zones to reach new heights in their bodies and minds. The thing Samantha loves about yoga, is there is always something to learn, you can always find room for growth, you can always use the positive energy that comes with your yoga practice.
Diana is highly energetic and always encouraging people to give it all they’ve got. She will work you and keep you smiling. She links movement to music – singing along and having fun is always encouraged in her classes. When she’s not in the hot room you can find her teaching/taking a spin class, hanging out with her twin boys and husband. After an eight year battle ulcerative colitis; she had a life giving operation in 2019. She now has a new lease on life and you will hear her refer to her ileostomy as “Perky Princess”; together they are looking forward to shedding a different light on life with an ostomy and being a voice and an advocate for an invisible and crappy (pun intended) disease.
Hi! I’m Makenna. My yoga journey started by a mere suggestion as a way to cope with my anxiety 6 years ago and I havent stopped practicing since. It has helped me so much both mentally and physically and it truly fulfills me to be able share my knowledge and see people receive the same benefits. After completing my prerequisites for the RN program I decided to accomplish my long time goal and completed my 200HR Teaching Training in Oregon. In addition to yoga, I have a true passion for propagating plants, hiking and cooking vegetarian dishes.
After 500 hours of training and practicing yoga for over a decade, Jenna has enjoyed watching the meaning of yoga change and evolve for her personally. Being as present as possible and held in loving kindness for whatever comes up on the mat is most important. With Jenna’s classes, expect her to show up authentically as she hopes you will do the same. After all, in the words of Ram Dass, “We’re all just walking each other home.”
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Hi! My name’s Macy, born & raised in Fresno, and now a freshly graduated college student (Go dogs!). I’ve always been an active person- from playing soccer for almost 10 years to daily gym sessions, I eventually came across Blue Moon Yoga. That was around 6 years ago & I’ve been hooked ever since. After recently discovering my passion for teaching and being able to combine it with something I’ve been passionate about was a dream come true for me in the form of a job. I have experience teaching reformer pilates & was interested in learning how to teach I.H.P because I LOVED the low impact-high intensity concept as a workout! The best part about teaching is getting to interact with all the yogis & remind them how strong they really are!
HI, My name is Sara!!! I grew up in Santa Clarita, CA but I have lived all over the country from Colorado, to New York City. I worked in the music industry for about 10 years touring all over North America. Working with artists like Cyndi Lauper, Alt-J, and many more. I worked a corporate job for a couple years in Nashville and realized I needed more in life. I came to Fresno where I have extended family and went back to school to become a nurse one day! I started working in the juice bar part time and totally fell in Love with Blue Moon and yoga! That part-time job turned into my whole world and I am so grateful for the opportunities I have had here. My favorite class is Hatha and I knew after just a few classes that I wanted to teach. In March of 2021 I completed teacher training. I am so excited to bring my energy and love for yoga to the studio.
Maddie received her yoga certification for the 26 & 2 series in Santa Barbara after completing her training summer of 2017. She is ready to inspire everyone to love themselves, and take care of their mind, body and overall health. For as long as she can remember she’s always loved health and fitness. After taking her first Bikram class at age 15 there was something about the practice that always kept her coming back to the studio. She says that the way you feel after a class is always worth it. “This sequence works the whole entire body from the inside out and to me that is just amazing.” Through sharing this practice Madison hopes to inspire people to take care of their body, mind, spirit, and health.
Hi everyone, my name is Sierra. I’m exited to join you all on the mat. I’ve taught yoga since 2018. My knowledge as a teacher is always expanding. Fun fact, I started my hot yoga practice in 2016 at the Blue Moon Yoga Studio in Fresno. I specialize in teaching mindful movement practices through yoga and fitness. I completed my 200 hour RYT training in 2018 in Uvita, Costa Rica with @authentic_movements. I’m also twice certified with @butiyoga. Off of the yoga mat I like to get out into nature, hike, lifts weights/workout, and hang out with loved ones. I believe yoga and fitness can help increase mindfulness that extends off of the mat. I teach a variety of yoga including vinyasa, yin, restorative, power, and buti yoga.
Hi! I’m Becca. I love having fun just as much as I love working hard, and I love how fitness offers the opportunity to enjoy the tension of both. While I have always been active, pilates offers something unique. I truly believe it is a way to train the mind, body, and spirit to meet life with grace, confidence, and laughter! Meeting life’s challenges can sometimes feel like an uphill grind, and while reaching the top is cause for celebration, having fun while learning about ourselves and loving others along the way is key to the good life. This is practiced in the studio on the mat, pushing for every rep before time runs out and encouraging others to do the same. I hold this mindset close while doing other things I love, whether it’s my 8 to 5, on the ski slopes, trekking on a hike, trying new food, or traveling someplace new!
Har Dev Singh Khalsa is an international Kundalini yoga teacher, expert yogi and meditator, and yogic counselor. Har Dev specializes in activating profound ancient respiratory breath control techniques, sequenced postures, and meditative techniques of Kundalini Yoga all for the purpose of what he communicates to, “live selflessly”. He has spent the last 16 years teaching, practicing, educating, and openly spreading the profound benefits of breath control, postures, and meditation to heal, uplift, connect and naturally re-vitalize humanity. By day, he is a business owner and licensed California mortgage advisor based in Fresno, California a senior Mindful Mortgage Advisor of the Mindful Lending Team.
Mind, Body, and Spirit. These words and practices have been instilled in me since my father first taught me martial arts as a child. While attending Fresno State University, I found yoga (or should I say, yoga found me). Starting off at Gb3 I quickly wanted more, and then I found Blue Moon. Now I have been practicing yoga for 15 years, and at Blue Moon for over 10. After completing my 200 hr YTT in 2021 in Nicaragua I am excited to share my love of yoga with you. Yoga has taught me how to be more mindful, patient, compassionate, confident, and less reactive. I have no doubt that I was put here on this earth to serve others. Allow me to serve you through this practice that has changed me mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is my honor to share this space with you.
My career in the beauty industry, as a professional make-up artist in Los Angeles and NYC, initiated my passion for the wellness industry. In an industry of constant comparisons, social conditioning & conformity, I was inspired to create beauty and healing experiences that would help ‘reclaim our beauty within’; a way to embrace our individuality and find alignment with our authentic selves. This led me to study; Reiki, Kundalini Yoga, Sound Healing, Crystal Healing, and intention setting practices to develop transformation tools & experiences for EVERY-BODY – and help reclaim beauty and heal, from the inside out.
Hello! I’m Liz and my passion for teaching group fitness really started with the love of dance, music, and energy when movement harmonizes with rhythm. I am highly energetic and encourage people to work hard while having fun along the way! Four years ago I moved to the central valley from San Francisco. While living in the bay area I was a group fitness instructor at Equinox for four years teaching HIIT, strength training, kickboxing, and TRX + working full-time as an Interior Designer. The combination of my fitness journey + pilates certification/ experience in Clovis is guaranteed to provide a cross-training type of challenge to Blue Moon Yoga studios. I look forward to moving together with this wonderful community!
Bekah found her way to hot yoga in 2014 while studying in San Diego. A public defender by day, she needed a safe and calming outlet to channel her energy from her work as a defense attorney. She did not know the true meaning of passion until she found Blue Moon Yoga. Struggling with a broken foot and a recurring knee injury, she wanted to pursue yoga more deeply. She ventured to Costa Rica for her 200-hour YTT at Lakshmi Rising. She is incredibly grateful to share the gift of yoga with those around her. She hopes to guide you in finding the joy in your yoga practice on and off the mat.
Hello, everyone! I have been practicing yoga and dancing for the past 20 years. I began practicing yoga and working out regularly at the downtown Fresno YMCA back in the early 2000’s. Working out and staying active is a huge part of my life and I am very passionate about developing and maintaining a healthy mind, body, and spirit. In 2007 I moved to the Bay Area where I took my first Hot Yoga Class. It was at this point that I knew I had found something special. Over the years I have practiced yoga and have taken years of dance training all over the Bay Area and abroad and have dedicated my life to keeping that body moving. In 2017, I started practicing Inferno Hot Pilates and in 2020 completed teacher training as a certified IHP instructor. Through Inferno Hot Pilates I have discovered more flexibility, strength, courage, and greater quality of life. IHP is a challenging, yet fun practice designed for all fitness levels whether you are just starting your fitness journey or looking for a way to push your boundaries. I teach with energy, motivation, and compassion. I am excited to be back in my hometown and to be back in the heated studio. I look forward to seeing you on your mats!
Hi everyone, my name is Chrissy! I’ve enjoyed the practice of yoga as a part of my athletic lifestyle since taking my first class at an Aikido dojo here in Fresno in 1997. It was during the pandemic when we didn’t have access to gyms or studios that I dove deeper into my own personal practice of yoga. In 2020 I joined the community at Blue Moon Yoga and became hooked on the hot 26&2 classes here. Through consistent practice I have grown physically stronger and found improvement in breathing, flexibility, mobility, stability, mood, and recovery! All such important aspects for health and longevity. The connections I’ve made with the people in this community have enriched my life and I am so grateful. In July 2022 I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training through School Yoga Institute in Costa Rica and am now a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance. I teach yoga classes for Fresno Unified School District through Pinnacle Training Systems and am honored that I now can guide Hatha classes at Blue Moon! Looking forward to meeting you in the hot rooms!
Jasmine has been a practitioner and instructor of Hot Pilates for over six years. Born and raised in northern California, Jasmine always believed in the importance of healing the human body through movement. She graduated from Saint Mary’s College with her Kinesiology degree in 2014. After receiving her Hot Pilates certification, Jasmine began managing a fitness studio and teaching Hot Pilates and various group fitness classes in Sacramento, CA. Fresno became Jasmine’s permanent home in 2022 and Blue Moon Yoga has quickly become one of her favorite communities! Jasmine’s classes are fun, high-energy and filled with uptempo tunes! When Jasmine isn’t teaching Advanced Hot Pilates, she can be found at home hanging with her two pups, Milo and Mijo.
Sarah has always had a passion for teaching. Recently graduating from Pepperdine University with an MBA, her goal is to pursue a PhD to teach accounting. This teaching journey continued when she pursued a yoga certification from Blue Moon Yoga. With a deep love for fitness, she strives to bring an experience to each practice. Our vinyasa practice allows us to connect our breath to movement. This meditative movement allows us to release the external world and tap into our internal well-being.
Hi, I’m Katie Kelly; wife, mama, and dedicated yogi. I’ve been practicing yoga in the Fresno/Clovis community for the past 8 years. Upon returning to Fresno after earning my Master’s Degree in Education from UCSB in 2015, I was struggling with anxiety and insecurity. Establishing a yoga practice brightened every aspect of my life. My asana practice brought a sense of strength, purpose, and physical confidence into my day to day life that I had never experienced before. Meditation guided me on a path towards trust, gratitude, and self-love, In 2021, my husband and I welcomed our first baby. His presence brought clarity to my yogic path and I completed my 200hr teacher training with Blue Moon Yoga in 2023. I am currently pursuing my pre/post natal yoga teaching certification to bring awareness and support to mamas in our community who are transitioning into motherhood and want to stay connected in their practice. I am looking forward to continued growth in the yoga community as both a student and a teacher.
Shonna first began teaching fitness classes in 2008 as an Indoor Cycling and Group Fitness Instructor in Clovis. She has shared her love of fast and fun paced spin classes to the beat of the music throughout the years with many, and loves the connections she makes on a daily basis with clients. Shonna has experience in instructing a variety of other classes such as Sculpt, Bootcamp, Piloxing (a high intensity based workout blending pilates and boxing), and TRX. She found her way to Blue Moon about a year ago and was hooked. She found the energy in the studio to be cathartic and addicting. And the classes at the studio to be just as, if not more challenging as the HIIT and strength training classes she enjoys teaching. Eventually she stepped into Inferno Hot Pilates classes and felt immediately at home. The fun and invigorating music along with the strong and effective workout were perfect for her. Now she is happy to add teaching Inferno Hot Pilates to her resume. She goes above and beyond making sure those in her classes have an absolute blast while still getting an effective and powerful workout. When she’s not teaching or taking classes, she’s working at CRMC as a Respiratory Therapist which she has been passionate about for the past 20 years.
My yoga journey started in college where my friends and I would use the heat to detox from all the fun we had the night before. (I do not recommend as I was not practicing Ahimsa at this time :)). Fast forward to the pandemic where I found myself moving back to my hometown of Fresno after spending several years in Southern California. Struggling with anxiety, lack of connection and a deep desire for community, I found Blue Moon. In 2021, I made it one of my New Year’s resolutions to develop a consistent yoga practice and in 2023 I completed the Yoga Teacher Training through Blue Moon. It was within that training that I knew I had found my people.
To me, the hot room is a place where I can really breathe. It is a safe place to play, to fall down, to get back up, to laugh and to sometimes cry. I can’t wait to see what the hot room will do for you, but in the meantime…let’s fall down together, get back up and PLAY!
Taylor is currently pursuing a career in health and Fitness. Sports have always been a huge part of Taylor’s life, she trained as a competitive gymnast for six years before running track and pole vault. After retiring from competitive gymnastics due to a knee injury, her love for the sport drove her to continue with the training so she could start coaching her own athletes. She began instructing gymnastics, conditioning, and tumbling classes at Gymnastics Beat, incorporating the skills and training from her time as a gymnast into her classes. Taylor eventually found her way to Blue moon Yoga where she began practicing Pilates. She quickly fell in love with the practice because it reminded her of the training she did as a competitive gymnast. She quickly made the connection that gymnastics and pilates go hand and hand and began incorporating some of the workouts she practiced at Blue Moon. After consistently taking classes at Blue Moon and wanting to further her practice she took the Inferno Hot Pilates instructor training, completed her certification in July 2023, and officially joined the Blue Crew in September of 2023! Taylor plans to continue instructing at both Blue Moon and Gymnastics Beat while getting her degree in Kinesiology and pursuing a career in Physical Therapy.
Christian’s yoga journey started in middle school taking introductory yoga classes as an elective and following along to Youtube videos at home. He found his way to Blue Moon in 2018 before suffering what should’ve been a fatal car accident, ending his practice in the hot room. It wouldn’t be until a 6-month stint in Washington, D.C. during the pandemic that he found his passion for yoga again, taking animal-style yoga on the rooftops of Arlington. After trying out various hot rooms in Virginia, Florida and Missouri, Christian never felt that same sense of community that Blue Moon brings to the mat. Making his way back to Fresno, he applied for a position at Blue Moon, and after the encouragement of his peers, took the Inferno Hot Pilates training in San Diego with Gabi Walters. A personal trainer on the side, Christian hopes to bring the same intensity, passion and knowledge into his classes, and be that encouragement for others as his Blue Moon family was for him.
Yoga made its way into my life nearly a decade ago, and has since become my passion and my purpose. Yoga has helped me to cultivate an authentic connection between my mind and my body, overcome a myriad of personal obstacles, and has been the gateway to discovering many other movement modalities that make me feel happy, healthy, and empowered! I knew after my very first Yoga practice that I wanted to share the practice with others, and so for the next several years I set out on a quest for knowledge and experience. In 2021, I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Creative Vinyasa with the school of Authentic Movements. I hold certificates in Trauma Informed Yoga, the Art of Yoga Sequencing, Yin Yoga, as well as Hula Hoop Fitness! My hunger for knowledge is never satisfied for very long so I am continually furthering my education and experiences. I am so excited to be joining the Blue Moon Yoga family, Blue Moon has been an integral part of my Yoga journey and happy place of mine for many years. It’s almost surreal that I get to share my passion with this amazing community now from an instructors standpoint. In my classes you can expect an emphasis on breath to movement flow, and accessible yet challenging sequences. My aim is always to leave the participants of my classes feeling accomplished and empowered. I can’t wait to see you all on the mat!
Embark on his journey as Carlos transitioned from ultra-running and rock climbing to a yoga enthusiast. With global yoga exploration across 39 countries, Carlos has trained in Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Yin. His practice emphasizes cultivating a tranquil mind and attending regular 10 silent meditation retreats influencing both personal and professional pursuits as an engineer and entrepreneur to deepen mindfulness and clarity. Join Carlos on this transformative adventure where laughter accompanies self-discovery.
Staci’s yoga journey began in 2006 and for her, yoga goes beyond the physical—it’s a transformative journey that’s taught her to embrace discomfort, thrive in challenging situations, and grow both on and off the mat. Staci’s favorite yoga pose is Uttanasana, standing forward fold. When Staci is not on her mat, you’ll find her out on the water, paddleboarding with her two kids and husband, or up in the mountains camping. And when it’s time to hit the mat, Staci is all about curating killer playlists that take practicing to the next level! With a range of certifications, Staci is passionate about making yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of experience level. She can’t wait to see you on the mat!
Sierra’s approach to teaching yoga is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a profound commitment to supporting others. Sierra has always been fascinated by the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. She began her yoga journey at Blue Moon while obtaining a B.A. in Psychology. She quickly fell in love with the practice and community and decided to dive head-first into the teacher training at Blue Moon. These trainings quickly blossomed into a profound journey of self-discovery and purpose. With dedicated study, practice, and guidance from experienced mentors, Sierra transitioned from student to teacher, embracing this opportunity wholeheartedly. Through mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation, she aims to help individuals cultivate self-awareness, manage stress, and foster inner balance.
Vivi graduated from Fresno State with a BS in Kinesiology Exercise Science (Go Dogs!) and is currently enrolled in nursing school. Moving away from home to pursue her academic goals was extremely difficult however, joining Blue Moon Yoga made the biggest difference. It became a home away from home. Vivi quickly fell in love with the community the studio built and Inferno Hot Pilates. She’s always had a passion for fitness and helping others live a healthy lifestyle! For Vivi, IHP has been the best combination of building a strong body, mind, and spirit and she can not wait to share that with you!
Bri’s yoga journey began in 2012 at Chico State, where she was captivated by the practice of Kundalini yoga before discovering the dynamic flow of Vinyasa. In November 2023, Bri joined the Blue Moon family. It was here she fell in love with IHP, finding it the perfectly sweaty complement to her trail running addiction. Bri enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, trail running, and birdwatching with her fiancé, Alex, and Bernedoodle, Waffles.
Whether she’s conquering a mountain trail or sweating on the mat, Bri brings her infectious enthusiasm and care to everything she does. Bri hopes to inspire those around her to embrace the balance of physical fitness and mindful living one hour at a time.
Kaylee discovered her passion for Pilates in 2020 during the pandemic. She loves music, dancing, and having fun with friends, so IHP has been the perfect combination of all of her favorite things! Blue Moon is the first and only studio Kaylee has ever held a membership with, and she is so thankful to have found a home away from home here.