Although Billy didn’t find his way to a yoga mat until his late 40s, yoga has become an integral part of his life and wellness, both physically and mentally. Following an injury in 2018, Billy had to take a break from practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and decided to try out hot power yoga. Not only was he immediately hooked on the practice and how it made him feel, he discovered that the benefits of breath, strength, and flexibility improved his performance and helped prevent injury in jiu-jitsu. He completed his 200 hour teacher training in 2019 and taught at a local studio for several months up until the pandemic. Since then, he has taught both on-line and in person for the gym where he and his wife, Donia, train jiu-jitsu. He also teaches an introductory jiu-jitsu class there in the evenings.

Emely began her yoga journey in 2013, soon after moving to RVA.  What started out as a once a week practice quickly became an every day practice once she found hot power yoga and Humble Haven Yoga.  She came to yoga out of curiosity but soon noticed the profound changes happening not just on her mat but in her life as well.  She finally took the plunge in 2019 and became a RYT-200 by completing her yoga teacher training at Humble Haven Yoga.  One of the main take-ways from that experience was that there is always more to learn and space to grow.  The beauty of yoga is being able to step on your mat and letting the practice guide you.

Jennie Ray began her personal practice having suffered many injuries and more than a few non-elective surgeries. Her recovery was enhanced and knowledge of the true transformative power of yoga was instilled. She is one of three Tier Two 750 Hour Baptiste Certified Educators in Virginia. She has also received 200 hour Certifications from Studio Bamboo Institute of Yoga (Va. Beach, VA) and Humble Haven Yoga (Richmond, VA).

Katie first found yoga in college when a friend brought her to a hot power class and she was soon hooked. After dancing her entire life, combining movement and breath just made sense. When Katie moved to Richmond from northern Virginia in 2015 she struggled to find a yoga “home” until finding Humble Haven a few months later. Completing HHY’s teacher training in 2018, she is thrilled to be able to share her love for yoga with others. Katie’s favorite thing about power yoga is the balance of effort and ease and she tries to carry that balance with her on and off the mat. When not practicing yoga, Katie can be found drinking coffee, cuddling with her dogs, or running. 

Tarole is an Arkansas native but has lived all over the country. She comes to Richmond by way of Charlotte, NC. A certified personal trainer, spin instructor, and yoga instructor, Tarole's passions lie within the health and fitness industry. In her spare time, Tarole likes to spend time at home with her three fur-children, read/watch Harry Potter, and try new recipes. She loves the outdoors, even if it means sitting on the front porch with a glass of wine. Tarole is excited to start her journey with Humble Haven Yoga and hopes to expand her practice not only as a teacher, but also as a student.

Suzanne’s yoga practice began in 2008 out of curiosity for the physical nature of the practice, but she quickly realized that the practice was also supporting her in reducing unnecessary anxiety, as well as, processing the recent loss of a loved one. Suzanne’s training crosses many lineages of the yoga practice - Power Yoga, Kundalini, Integral Yoga, Yin, and Hatha. She is passionate about making classes and spaces accessible to all individuals who desire to participate, particularly individuals with varying disabilities, and her advocacy extends beyond the world of yoga and into the realm of inclusive employment and education. When not teaching, you will most likely find Suzanne enjoying outdoor spaces around Richmond with friends, her husband, and three kids. 

Power yoga instructor, Margo Buchanan uses her physical practice on the mat, as a way to check in with what is going on off the mat.  Growing up as a competitive gymnast, Margo fell in love with the strength and endurance that the challenge of power yoga gives her.  However, after completing Level One with Baron Baptiste, she experienced a transformation in her personal power, recognizing her ability to create a life that nourishes her.  She supports and encourages her students to push past discomfort and into possibility.  Margo received her 200-hour Teacher Training at her home studio, Down Dog, a Baptiste afilliated studio in Washington, DC and is currently working towards becoming a Baptiste Certified Instructor.  She is also certified to teach yoga to children of all ages and uses her yoga philosophy in her clinical work as a child therapist in her day job.  

As an active person since childhood, Andrea found her first few yoga classes to be boring – just being honest here! ;) AND there was something that kept her coming back! The space of mental ease and physical release that yoga practice offered was certainly a benefit that kept her returning to asana, the physical practice of yoga. Eventually developing a steady practice in 2014 and relocating to Richmond in 2016, Andrea’s path led to Humble Haven’s 200-hr teacher training in 2017.

As a teacher, Camille aims to help students create a balance of effort and ease, in both their bodies and minds, through the practice of moving past their physical comfort zones into a new place of discovery. Camille's teaching style is a combination of tough love, anatomy-nerd and spiritual TED talk, rolled into one, supported by a well-curated playlist.