Alyson Foreacre E-RYT, Director, R.Y.S. Teacher Trainer

Alyson has drawn from her love of endurance sports to create a unique style of power yoga that will both challenge the serious athlete and gradually strengthen the novice. The Sun Power class is an eclectic blend of traditions coming from master teachers Alyson has studied with, such as Deva Parnell, (Kripalu), Shiva Rea, David and Sharon Gannon (Jivamukti), John Friend (Anusara), Baron Baptiste (Power Vinyasa), Gurmukh (Kundalini) and Sara Powers, (Yin yoga and meditation) Her accomplishments include Ashtanga, Discovery, Pre/Post-Natal certifications, as well as Pilates and CPR. Alyson received her 200 hour training at the Discovery yoga school, which is a Kripalu affiliate. She has also developed the Yoga Den™ 200 hour Teacher Training program, an internationally recognized Yoga Alliance school, which has currently certified over 70 teachers in the dual traditions of Sun Power and Mind~Body.

Kate Vallas

Kate has been teaching for Yoga-Den since 2002 and was certified through the Discovery Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training with Deva Parnell in 2003. She is an assistant instructor for theYoga Den™ 200 hour Teacher Training program where she teaches the philosophy of chakras. She also holds biannual workshops with Kundalini style movements and meditation.

Kate's Mind~Body class is the perfect introduction to yoga for the beginner. Having been an athlete all of her life, she knows the importance of having strong, flexible muscles to support and protect the bones of the body. Kate offers Mind~Body classes, making everyone feel comfortable and relaxed with her authentic, soothing style. Her Power classes are presented in her mellow style, which gives the students a strong physical challenge and a deep mental release at the same time. If you look up peaceful in the dictionary, you will see Kate's picture!

Annalise Stahlman-Sears

Annalise is a 200 hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT200) whose passion for yoga shines through in her sweet and sincere nature. She is also a group fitness instructor in the local Jacksonville community teaching Pilates, Spinning (indoor cycling), BOSU, Interval Training, and group weight training. Her certifications include the Power/Mind BodyYoga Den™ 200 hour Teacher Training program, an advanced 40 hour Vinyasa Flow Yoga Training, Powerhouse Pilates, Spinning, BOSU, Group Fitness, and CPR with her knowledge of the body keeps her students feeling safe and secure while providing a mindful yet challenging class.

Having lost over 60 lbs herself, Annalise understands the value of a healthy body and self-image, and her love of yoga is contagious...come and enjoy her seemingly endless source of energy! Be fit, strong and healthy in body, mind and spirit, come join on of Annalise's classes today!

Khristi Keefe

Khristi is a 200 hour RYT and Yoga Den™ Teacher Training program graduate with an in-depth knowledge of both the body and mind. Having her MBA, Khristi is a Guidance counselor by day, where she works with young teens, and recently won the Prestigious Teacher-of-the-Year award at Dupont Middle School where she also coaches several sports. She teaches our Yoga Basics course, and our donation-based community class, which she developed with the intention to give a portion of the proceeds to charity:)

Reece

Reece has been interested in fitness his entire life. He became a competition swimmer at the age of 4. At 16 he started out as a long distance runner in high school, and began bodybuilding at the age of 21. After 15 years of this 'non-competition,' amateur weight training he became interested in the meditative qualities of yoga upon, among other reasons, reading about Bikram, a celebrated bodybuilder who also later became a yogi.

He has been practicing yoga ever since, and at the age of 39, and after 7 years of elementary education, decided to pursue a second career as a yoga instructor and is a graduate of the Yoga Den™ 200 hour Teacher Training program. He incorporates a broad range of disciplines, anywhere from a restorative 'hatha' yoga, to the more strenuous 'ashtanga' style. Please join him on his personal journey.

Wendy Tappan

Wendy has been deeply commited to fitness all of her life. It was in Melbourne, Australia where she lived for ten years that she first encountered yoga, and quickly grew to love it. After moving back to the States she continued to practice, and then decided to instruct, blending her passion for practice with her carreer. She is a Yoga Den 200 Hour RYT, and also has certifications in pilates mat and the pilates reformer, as well as being a personal trainer. She specializes in blending yoga with pilates. Her classes are a fun powerful fision of both disciplines.

Sandra Perry

Sandra began her yoga journey in 1999 and has been in love with yoga ever since. She immediately noticed the benefits of power yoga, not just physically but mentally as well. Uniting the mind with the body through the BREATH, Sandra discovered that a quiet mind and open heart allowed her to enjoy being in the moment! Wanting to share the many benefits of yoga, Sandra became a yoga instructor and is a graduate of the Yoga Den™ 200 hour Teacher Training program. Practices are fun, filled with eclectic music and powerful flows allowing the mind to surrender -- to just BREATHE.

“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” ~Oprah Winfrey

Sara Nail

Searching for a peaceful, more balanced way to honor mind and body, I decided to try yoga. I was told the best way to learn about it was to immerse myself in it. The Yoga Den 200-hour Teacher Training program had an accelerated summer session in 2008 where I would live and breathe yoga 6 days a week for 3 weeks. In addition to the many poses, I also learned the history and philosophy behind yoga, how to link movement with breathe and how to turn my senses inward to maximize the benefit of every breath and every pose. It was during this intense apprenticeship that I discovered my passion for the yoga lifestyle.

I am drawn to the endless possibilities and seamless flow of Vinyasa yoga. I enjoy the restorative nature of Mind~Body, and the invigorating stretch of heated Power. I aspire to increase my knowledge and look forward to exploring other styles. My yoga practice has deeply affected my life and teaching others has become a powerfully creative outlet. I hope to encourage students to discover their own expression and connection between mind, body and soul through the practice of yoga.

Shae Young

Shae began to practice Yoga in 2001 as youth counselor in Fairfax County, Virginia. Through a "Yoga for Beginners" series at the Yoga in Daily Life Ashram in Alexandria, Virginia, she learned breathing techniques that helped her manage stress and physical postures that increased flexibility.

Moving to Jacksonville in 2002, she continued to practice. Over time she began to recognize an inner dialogue taking place, a conversation her body had been having with her heart for years. Yoga helped her mind open to this dialogue, as if she suddenly tuned into her own personal 3 way radio.

Shae holds a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Psychology and Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She worked as a counselor for nine years in Chicago, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida. She is committed to Yoga as a stress reducer and mood regulator.

Shae also advocates for Yoga's benefits in the corporate world where she has worked as an advertising executive for the last six years. She points to lower blood pressure, relief of lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome as just the beginning. Having experienced two serious injuries on the same ankle, she is deeply passionate about the healing power of a dedicated Yoga practice.
Shae is excited to share this enthusiasm with others. Her goal is to make Yoga's rewards more accessible in today's society. Her energy can translate to a vigorous flow or deep practice. She loves questions about Yoga, so don't hesitate to ask when you attend her class.