Meet Our Dedicated Team

Becca LaPole is a Chopra-certified 200-hr Yoga Teacher, Total Wellbeing Coach, Ayurvedic Health, and Primordial Sound Meditation Teacher. She found this work while healing from anxiety and stress through meditation and the teachings of Ayurveda. She has a background in Healing Touch for Animals, journalism, and customer service. Her yoga practice began in 2002 at Colorado State University and through the years she found the love for mindful movement while traveling from Colorado to Montana and Florida.
Becca's teaches a yoga class that encompasses breath work (pranayama), flowing asanas for all levels including modifications, and mindful intention setting with mudras (hand gestures) for living a happy, healthy, and harmonious life.
When not on her mat, she enjoys stand-up paddle boarding, dragon boating, dancing, traveling, and adventuring with her wife Sara, and their two kittos, Makai & Mauka.

Brenda has been involved in the fitness industry since 1985 as an ACE/AFAA/AEA certified land and water aerobics instructor, teacher trainer, personal trainer, cardiac rehab fitness specialist and facility manager.  She has been teaching 'alignment' and 'flow' styles of Yoga for over 20 years. 
Originally from Overland Park, Kansas, Citrus County Florida has been her home since 2018.  She currently teaches yoga, cardio dance fitness, and mindful movement/Tai Chi classes. 
Brenda's goal for her students focuses on improving and maintaining balance, flexibility, functional strength, and agility within the construct of having a fun and fulfilling workout experience.

Dorcas has been a practicing yogi for over thirty years. In 2020, she became certified to teach Tai Chi.

The combination of Qi Gong, Yoga and Tai Chi have brought harmonious maintenance for her mind, body and spirit.

Physically recovering from automobile accidents, emotionally from ancestral trauma and the rewiring of brain functions are the benefits that she wants to share.

Through mindful movement meditation practices we can shift from a state of fight or flight to a restorative Zen Zone. This is vital in today’s high paced anxiety ridden world. 

I worked as a professional dancer in NYC for several years (I started dancing at the age of two, if you can believe that) and have been in the fitness industry in NYC for just as long. I am a 500-hour Yoga Teacher, hold several other fitness industry training credentials and still occasionally teach in NYC when I am up that way.
It is my goal for people to move to feel better about themselves and stay healthy. I want to be able to make people literally Sweat and Smile. This is why I created my brand SweatySmiles by Johanna. In order to stick with an exercise program, you have to enjoy it. Not everyone loves to exercise and I recognize that. If you are one of those people then hopefully you will find one of my classes so much fun that you forgot you were working out. Already love to exercise? Then the more intense classes are for you. Want your own personalized workout? Then personal yoga sessions might be best for you. Whatever your yoga needs might be. You came to the right place.

B.F.A from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, NY | The Ayurvedic Institute, Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP), Albuquerque, NM | C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists
With over 30 years of experience, Joy took her first Yoga teacher training back in 1992 with Erich Schiffman and Rod Stryker at Yogaworks in Santa Monica, CA.  Then in 1995, she was certified through Ana Forrest's training at Forrest Yoga. Joy has been truly fortunate to have been trained by many of the 'greats' such as Tim Feldman, Alan Finger, Sharon Gannon, Julie Gudmestad, David Life, Kino McGregor,  and David Miliotis.  Each has brought a different depth to a facet of Joy's knowledge and yoga journey.
Her classes are especially focused on alignment and giving modifications or advancements to individualize the practice for each student.  Her background of teaching Anatomy and Physiology at the Massage School of Santa Monica gives her that advantage to detail. Joy has also led numerous Yoga Teacher Trainings over the years with many of those graduates across the country having a thriving following.
As of 2025, Dunnellon, FL is Joy’s new home. A 2022 Ayurvedic Practitioner graduate from the Ayurvedic Institute, Joy is a true believer that Ayurveda and Yoga are for EVERY body and that with steady practice, these ancient healing arts can heal the world through their beautiful and profound simplicity. She creates a safe atmosphere, whether you've been doing yoga/practicing Ayurveda for decades or are a tentative newbie.  She prides herself in translating these Eastern modalities in a clear and non-intimidating manner.

Nancy has been practicing yoga for more than 25 years, and teaching for more than 15 years. She enjoys teaching Hatha, Yin, and Restorative Yoga accompanied with Sound Bowl Meditation, as a part of her practice and teaching.

Nancy has a degree in Behavioral Science and a RTY 200 certification. Her background has allowed her to develop a unique approach to using the 8 limbs of yoga and the 12 steps of recovery to create balance and harmony in the mind, body, and spirit.

Growing up in the vibrant dance and gymnastics scene of the Chicago suburbs, Julie Rhoades developed a lifelong passion for physical expression and wellness. Her journey into fitness naturally evolved into a deep exploration of Yoga, Pilates, and CrossFit, which she discovered through gym memberships. 

After years of being an avid participant in yoga classes, Julie's dedication and love for the practice led her to pivotal moment at a local women's gym, where she was encouraged to share her passion as an instructor. This opportunity inspired her to further her education, culminating in a comprehensive 200-hour yoga certification. 

Julie specializes in teaching Yoga, Pilates and targeted stretching sessions, tailored for those at the beginner to intermediate levels. Her approach combines traditional techniques with modern fitness insights, ensuring a holistic experience that nurtures both body and mind. 

Having called Florida home for over two decades, Julie also embraces the energetic and challenging words of CrossFit and weight training, bringing a unique blend of strength and flexibility to her Yoga and Pilates classes. Her diverse fitness background enriches her teaching, offering students a well-rounded path to health, tranquility and overall fitness. 

Tara Wiltsie is a dedicated vinyasa yoga practitioner and emerging instructor with genuine passion for movement, mindfulness, and overall well-being. With over five years of consistent practice, she has developed a strong, intentional approach to yoga that focuses on connecting breath, body, and mind. 

A natural athlete, Tara offers a vibrant and energized vibe to her classes- emphasizing building strength, improving balance, increasing flexibility, and supporting mobility- helping students feel both challenged and supported in their practice. 

Tara's teaching is rooted in mindful movement and self-awareness, with an emphasis on helping students tune into themselves and move with purpose. Her goal is to create a space where people can build confidence, find presence, release what no longer serves, and leave feeling empowered- both physically and mentally. 

Tricia's yoga practices are rooted in presence, strength, and transformation. Tricia's classes are designed for students ready to explore a more advanced practice, moving through a full range of postures that build physical and mental resilience. 

During her classes, expect a dynamic flow that challenges balance, endurance, and focus- while always offering modifications so students can meet themselves where they are. Class can be intense at times, but it is deeply rewarding, leaving you stronger, more grounded, and more connected to yourself.

With over a decade of prayer and personal spiritual practice, Tricia brings a deeper sense of intention, mindfulness, and inner connection into every class-creating a space that supports growth both on and off the mat.