Meet Your Guides
We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible lineup of yoga teachers joining us for the 2025 festival! This year’s instructors bring a rich blend of experience, styles, and backgrounds. There is something for everyone, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned yogi. Our teachers are Inspire Yoga by creating inclusive, inspiring experiences for all bodies and levels. Get to know the teachers, explore their unique offerings, and prepare to roll out your mat with some of the most talented and heart-centered guides in the community.
Ace Champion
Ace Champion-A.K.A. “Good Buffalo” is an Ancient Native Tree Flute “Air Bender”-musician who also
Alicia Renard
Alicia has been practicing yoga for nearly 30 years. She is a Registered Yoga
Allison Butt
Allison is a 200-hour yoga teacher certified in Yoga Alignment Sculpt and Yoga for
Amy Haffner
Amy is a Reiki Master Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist dedicated to supporting holistic
Austin Kopitzke
Austin, a humble human with a love for life, is a steward of Mother
Bethany McAnally
Bethany is an inspiring force within the realms of health and wellness, dedicated to
Bonnie Manthey
Bonnie is a 200-hour yoga instructor certified from Yogamu. She currently is a yoga
Brad Sullivan
Brad is a video producer by trade, but has been enamored by the power
Brittney Dorsey
With over 15 years of teaching experience, Brittney brings a deeply rooted and intuitive
Brooke Ulrich
Brooke, a trauma-informed yoga teacher, has been teaching yoga since 2013 and practicing much
Cathy Goehler
Initially a reluctant yoga student, Cathy quickly realized that practicing yoga was helping her
Cody Taycher
Over the past several years, Cody has cultivated a unique approach to healing through
Craig Woolley
The spark to study the ancient yoga texts thirty years ago has guided Craig
Crystal Hill
Crystal is a seasoned yoga teacher who brings more than 24 years of experience,
Dan Wilson
Dan is a 200RYT currently teaching at Embody Yoga&Pilates in Oshkosh. His playful and
Daniela Garcia Allie
After a life-altering cancer diagnosis in 2016 at age 29, Daniela had an intense
Erika King
Over the past twenty years, Erika has taught yoga, been an Ayurvedic Practitioner, a
Heidi Zich
Heidi recently received her 200-hour RYT certification through 95 Yoga House, but has been
Jan Marnocha
Jan brings over 23 years of experience in yoga and mindfulness. Her classes foster
Janice Zuege
Janice has been practicing yoga for many years and received her 200-hour RYT certification
Jesica Schwarzbauer
Jesica is a holistic yoga guide, sound practitioner, wellness educator, and the founder of
Jessa Bongiovanni
Jessa earned her 200-hour RYT, which included Buti Yoga, in February 2018 and has
Jessica Fagan
Jess is a Wisconsin native who spent her twentys traveling around our great country
Jessica Haessly
Jess started her yoga journey in 2012, following along to yoga videos online as
Jim Crane
Jim brings a diverse movement background shaped by decades of personal practice and nearly
Kelly Kelderman
Kelly is a wellness professional dedicated to helping individuals achieve their wellbeing goals and
Kimberly Kamps
Kimberly has been inspired by many of the events she has experienced and watched
Kristi Passehl
Kristi is a certified breathwork facilitator and holistic wellness coach who has worked intimately
Kylee Knox
Kylee’s approach to yoga teaching is grounded in the understanding that yoga is a
Laura Paton
Through years of practice, yoga has been a foundational part of Laura’s spiritual growth,
Lisa Brazeau
With 27 years of practice and 23 years of teaching, Lisa brings a depth
Lori Smasal
Lori began a regular yoga practice more than 20 years ago, drawn first to
Makayla Neely
Makayla is building a beautiful and genuine presence through her teaching. She is creating
Melanie Landgraf
Melanie started practicing yoga in 1999 mostly out of curiosity and a fond memory
Melissa Benson
Melissa is an E‑RYT 200, RYT 500, RCYS, and Reiki Master who brings a
Melissa Joy Anderson
Melissa is a Second Degree Reiki Usai practitioner with five years of Reiki healing.
Miranda Pollnow
Miranda’s journey into the industry of nervous system regulation began 15 years ago in
Nicci Anderson
Nicci graduated from her teacher training in June of 2025. Since September of 2025
Nikki Hendrickson
Nikki has been practicing yoga for 13 years. Throughout the years she has been
Nikki Sunshine
Nikki has spent over a decade living and traveling around the world, experiences that
Polly Tripp
Polly began practicing Yoga in 2009 and earned her first teaching certification in 2017
Rebecca Vanderloop
Rebecca has been a physical therapist assistant for 13 years and a yoga instructor
Sara Ann Aerts
Sara Ann is a yoga teacher, transformational mentor, and space-holder devoted to guiding others
Sara Karimi
Sara is a 500-hour E-RYT yoga instructor, Mat Pilates teacher, and full-time professional dancer
Shannon Dysinger
Shannon offers yoga as a practice of presence, awareness, and intentional movement. Her classes
Tanja Zins
Tanja, a German-born native and mother of three, is a passionate entrepreneur with a
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