JOHN MURPHY
TEACHER
John began studying yoga in the mid-1980s and has been teaching at the Yoga Studio since shortly after it opened in 2000. He has studied kundalini and hatha yoga, and done multiple Para Yoga Master Trainings with Rod Stryker, completed the 200 hr Black Hills Yoga School training, a 100 hr Anusara Immersion, and many workshops around the country.
BRITTNEY LYSTAD
TEACHER
Brittney started practicing yoga in 2011 and continued practicing throughout college. She attended her first teacher training in the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica during a 30 day immersive YTT. She completed 200 hours of training and when she returned, found the Yoga Studio. She has been teaching since 2017 and loves the diversity found within the yoga community.
LESLIE
MILLARD RYT200
TEACHER
Leslie earned her 200 hr YTT from Power Life Yoga in Des Moines, IA. Her training focused on Power Yoga, with additional hours in Yin Yoga, Bikram Hot Yoga, and meditation. Her favorite part of Power Yoga is the connection of the prana (breath) with the asana (movement.) Leslie found yoga during a tough time in life, giving her a positive outlet to heal. She teaches in hopes that she can give that to others.
DEBRA FRANCIS RYT500
TEACHER
Debra has 500 hr YTT with Black Hills Yoga School. She looks for radiance and beauty in each student's practice. Each class is intended as an opportunity to use breath and movement for students to connect deeply to mind and body leaving class feeling awesome in their bodies. Debra loves the quote, "Tell me, what is it that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" by Mary Oliver.
TIFFANY TRASK RYT200, CYT 95 HR.
TEACHER
Tiffany obtained her 200 hours from Black Hills Yoga School and has continued education in children's yoga from Asanas for Autism & Special Needs. Tiff is passionate about accessibility and inclusivity and wants everyone to know and feel like they can live their yoga.
CAT CATTINGTON RYT300
TEACHER
Cat completed her 300 hour with Black Hills Yoga School and has continued education of 55 hours kids yoga, 50 hours yin yoga, and 30 hours accessible yoga training. Cat loves the feeling of her fingers spread and pressed into the earth while she unwinds her whole body with her breath.