Yoga Den Bayard Instructors
12525 Phillips Hwy #204
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
Get Directions | (904) 547-0306
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Heather Benzal
Inspired to learn more the journey took her to Marrakech, Morocco in 2015 where she deepened her understanding and joy for the philosophy of yoga as a lifestyle. This experience exponentially increased Heather’s passion for this ancient practice as well as her deep sense of gratitude for all we have in this life.
In 2017, her life path brought her to Jacksonville, Florida. While volunteering with Horse Sense & Sensibility, an organization serving disabled children, she learned about Yoga Den’s program. This was the universe sending a sign that it was time to share the gift of yoga with others.
She graduated from Yoga Den, a Registered Yoga School (RYS), December of 2019, teaching ever since, passionate about living the yoga (both on and off the mat) , welcoming and inspiring others for self discovery and their own yoga experience!
Ashley Tudor
Finding her way home to Jacksonville, FL, she discovered the Yoga Den and joined this amazing studio, finding her ‘yoga home’, practicing day in and day out! Ashley felt a soul calling to dive as deep as she could at the time to understand yoga & its’ roots. She moved to Sivananda Ashram in Paradise Island, Bahamas where she was completely immersed in the yogic life as a karma yogi for three months, and then continued on to received her 200 hr TT in Hatha Yoga. During this time, she was exposed to many teachings, Ayurveda, Vegetarianism, Chanting, Meditation, Sanskrit, Theta Healing, Reiki, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sacred Art, Sacred Sound, Bhakti, Positive Thinking Course, Aroma Therapy with Yoga, Chair Yoga, Yoga for the Spine, Yoga and Sacred Healing, Qi Gong, Remote Viewing, Yoga of Recovery, Enlightenment & Self Realization. After her stay in the Bahamas and initial teachings at the Sivananda Yoga Center, she made her way over to the Florida Keys where she taught yoga at various studios & resorts, as well as teaching paddleboard yoga & guided paddleboard tours.
Ashley moved back to Jacksonville in 2015 to complete her 500 hr teacher training with Yoga Den in Jacksonville & start up her non-profit Yoga For Peace. She has been teaching in Jacksonville, since 2015. She continues to grow her personal practice & love for yoga. She has lead multiple yoga retreats in Costa Rica, and plans to continue to annually. With a heart full of passion for yoga, and an enthusiasm to share the gift of yoga, she is excited to extend her prana energy into all of her teachings!
~ Pura Vida & Namaste
Find Ashley on Instagram: @yoga4love4life
Betsy Weiss
our bodies.
Introducing Betsy Weiss, a passionate and experienced yoga instructor who has dedicated her practice to exploring the therapeutic potential of fascial connections within each asana. With 12+ years of experience and a deep understanding of the human body, she combines the wisdom of yoga with the science of fascia to create a truly holistic experience on the mat.
Guided by her belief in the power of mindful movement, Betsy incorporates precise alignment cues and subtle modifications to enhance the therapeutic benefits of each pose. By consciously engaging the fascial lines and exploring their connections, she helps students tap into the innate intelligence of their bodies and experience a deeper sense of release, expansion, and vitality.
Through her classes, workshops, and private sessions, Betsy guides students on a journey of self-discovery and self-healing. She creates a safe and supportive space where individuals can explore the subtle sensations within their bodies, encouraging them to listen to their intuition and honor their unique needs.
With a gentle and nurturing approach, Betsy helps students develop a greater awareness of their fascial network, allowing them to unravel tension, improve posture, and cultivate a sense of spaciousness within their bodies. She believes that by awakening the fascial connections, one can not only experience physical relief but also promote emotional well-being and a profound sense of inner balance.
Join Betsy on the mat and embark on a transformative journey where yoga and fascial connections intertwine. Discover the power of conscious movement, breath, and mindful awareness as you tap into the body’s innate wisdom, unravel patterns of tension, and unlock a profound sense of well-being.
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Lisa Dearie
Robin
Emilie Johnson
Julie Butler
My goal is to create a safe space where anyone, regardless of age, shape, or size, can feel welcome to improve themselves both mentally and physically in a judgment-free zone. Whether you want to break a sweat and get a good workout before starting your day or simply lay down, listen to good music, and soak up all the positive energy in the room, you’re free to do so. I want to help people become the best version of themselves because we all deserve it! I’m thrilled to be a part of others’ journeys of self-discovery and growth, whether they are just starting or continuing their practice.
Andrew Paul Williams
Good Eats Jax: A Local’s Guide to the Best Independently-Owned Restaurants Along Florida’s First Coast and co-author of The Book of Empowerment. He is a media professional with extensive publishing and public relations experience. Dr. Williams is an internationally-recognized Communication scholar whose interdisciplinary research focuses primarily on Framing Theory and Digital Media. He has taught communications classes at numerous colleges and universities and has presented his research at many national and international conferences. He has published multiple academic journal articles, book chapters, and encyclopedia entries. He has also written business and lifestyle articles for newspapers and magazines. He works with businesses as a brand and media strategist and with individuals as a personal development coach. Andrew is also a multimedia artist and DJ. His approach to teaching yoga is that he is sharing a healing practice that has helped him so much with students of all abilities so they can develop a safe and sustainable practice on and off their mats.
Traci
in love. I started taking classes regularly and was hooked. Yoga began to change my life. I was more calm, more reasonable, my comfortable in my own skin. A serendipitous opportunity came up to go to Teacher Training, and with the encouragement of my husband, friends and fellow yogis, I enrolled in a 3 week immersion program. I have been a teacher for almost 3 years ( a slow start with the pandemic) and have never felt better about myself. As the saying goes “I am nicer after yoga”. I have a dance background and teach different types of yoga, but my favorite by far is anything with a flow. I like to move and breathe and embrace the entirety of my practice, and I love sharing that with others on and off the mat. I am a daughter, a sister, a wife and a mother, but one of the greatest joys I have had is adding “Yogi” to that resume.
Emily Smith
Yoga has given me tools to strengthen, stretch and restore my body to keep pain at bay. Learning to find solutions within my own power, connecting the mind with the body, and feeling more mobile as a result is so empowering.
Yoga is the ultimate teacher and flows into every aspect of my life. The most satisfying thing about teaching is witnessing the mental and physical shift in energy from the start of a class to the end. Teaching yoga is such a trip. Hope to see you out on the mat!
