Instructors

Jana Holland Co-owner, CYT/RYT

To say Jana began her yoga journey at the age of eighteen when she picked up her first yoga DVD would be an understatement. She soon became aware she had been doing yoga since childhood. She was already very familiar with shoulder stands, wheel, lotus and other poses. She just did not realize they had a names. She immediately fell in love with yoga and joy she found from the asanas and meditation.

Living in a town where yoga classes were not available, she put her yoga practice on hold and completed her degree in Political Science which she received from Midwestern State University in 2000. When Jana moved to the Metroplex in 2003, she was able to continue her journey.

Jana enjoys learning as much as she can about all the limbs of yoga and all the limbs of Hatha Yoga. She enjoys taking classes from every style, and she enjoys teaching a variety of classes. She has taken workshops with Alan Finger, Ana Forrest, and several wonderful teachers from all over Texas. Jana's goal is to share the joy she finds from yoga and help others along as they find themselves on a journey with yoga.

Julie Parsons Co-owner, CYT/RYT

Misty Weaver Co-owner, CYT/RYT

Misty began practicing yoga in 2000. In September 2005, Misty completed Living Yoga Program's 200-hour yoga-teacher training program under the mentorship of Donna Belk. She has since had the privilege of working with many gifted teachers, including Karen O'Donnell Clarke, Susi Hately Aldous, Paula Weithman, Judith Lasater, Doug Keller, and Rod Stryker.

Misty earned her 500-hour Yoga Therapy Certification at Divine Yoga Center.  She is certified to teach Adaptive Yoga and specializes in working with people who have neurological disorders.  Misty is also a Relax and Renew™ Restorative Yoga Trainer.  She enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities, and loves helping others find balance, peace, and joy through yoga.

Anna Almond CYT/RYT

Anna began her yoga journey at a young age in dance classes and athletics exploring the link between breath and body. Much later, as a public school teacher, Anna revisited her early training in search of an effective tool for relieving stress and creating a more balanced life. Her search led her to yoga videos and ultimately to yoga classes at the local YMCA.

The leap from teaching history to teaching yoga came when Anna completed her 200 hour RYT at Yoga Balance in McKinney, TX. Her classes emphasize coordinating breath with movement to bring about a more mindful awareness of our connection to all living things. In her free time, Anna enjoys traveling with her family and reading-lots and lots of reading. Anna lives in Keller with her husband, Rich; daughter, Olivia; and two dachshunds, Petey & Cloe.

Tara Munro E-RYT 500

From an early age Tara has been exploring the connection between mind and body through dance. In 2000, when she ventured into her first yoga class, it became very clear how vastly rich the practice of yoga is in its ability to integrate the body, mind, and spirit. Ever since Tara has been sharing yoga with as many people as she can.

She holds certifications through YogaFit and SCW Education and has trained with such renowned yogis as Seane Corn, Roger Cole, Dean Lerner, Beryl Bender Birch, Rod Stryker, Baron Baptiste, Dave Romanelli, Kelly Haas, Desiree Rumbaugh, Doug Swenson, deAnna Anderson and many others. In January, 2006, she completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification and in January 2008, after completing over 1000 teaching hours, Tara received the distinguished E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) credential.

Tara has been an avid student of yoga and has developed an eclectic mix of yoga methods from numerous teachers. Her compassionate, yet disciplined, teaching style is therapeutic and challenging as she emphasizes a cultivation of awareness within each pose she instructs. You'll find her inspiring with her playful spirit and wacky sense of humor, yet patient as she takes time out to personally guide you on your yoga journey.

Gusti Ratliff E-RYT 500

Gusti, registered with Yoga Alliance at their highest level, has been studying yoga for the past decade. A life-long learner, Gusti has experienced the teachings of Rodney Yee, Gary Kraftsow, Shiva Rea, Judith Lasater, Seane Corn, Tim Miller, Maty Ezraty, Max Strom, Nischala Joy Devi, Leslie Kaminoff, Amy Weintraub, David Swenson, Kaye (Amrita) Estell, Karen O'Donnell-Clarke and many others.

Like so many of us, Gusti's yoga journey began as a way to heal physical pain. Along this journey, she realized that a daily therapeutic practice was a way to relieve her chronic back pain, thus Gusti now specializes in yoga therapy for healthy backs, necks and shoulders. In addition, her healing experiences have given her a new understanding of the body, and led her to move beyond her teaching. She has developed the Divine School of Yoga Therapy Teacher Training (RYS500) in order to guide others to the discovery of yoga as a healing tool. These Divine yoga therapists are known for their ability to help students make consistent and dramatic breakthroughs in their lives.

Debby Riordan CYT/RYT

Debby Riordan is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher who received her training through Purple Lotus Yoga Teacher Training in McKinney, Texas.  Debby came to yoga, as many do, through the experiences of change and challenge.  The practice of yoga has brought her a sense of calm and happiness and a way to remember what’s truly important in a day and time when the fast pace of life often makes that difficult.  While Debby enjoys “sampling” many a variety of styles of yoga, she always comes back to her favorite, Vinyasa.  Debby lives in Southlake with her husband and four children.

Arpita Shah CYT/RYT

Arpita Shah currently works as a Nutritionist for the Tarrant County Public Health Department. As a Nutritionist, she has always had a desire for living a healthy lifestyle. She has been practicing yoga for the last 2 years after getting inspiration from her grandfather Mr. Talati, who is a 91 year old yogi and still practices and teaches yoga to the community.  As a result, Arpita has adopted yoga as part of her daily routine and now cannot imagine her life without it.

She recently graduated from Purple Lotus Yoga Teacher Training Program. The sense of clarity, balance and openness yoga has brought to her, Arpita knew immediately that she wanted yoga to be part of her life.  

Arpita is a fun, compassionate and skillful teacher who puts her whole heart into her practice and creates a light-hearted atmosphere. In her class she takes her students on a journey of yoga through every part of the body, exploring the workings of their minds and their connection to the spirit.

Shannon Stephens CYT/RYT

Stephanie Thompson CYT/RYT

Stephanie began her yoga practice nearly ten years ago. She immediately fell in love with the way yoga combined flexibility and strength with stress relief. Yoga was a perfect extension of Stephanie's love of gymnastics that she experienced as a child.

After practicing for two years with Suze Curtis, Stephanie received her first teacher certification through AAAI/ISMA. Shortly after moving to Keller in 2006, Stephanie completed her 200 RYT certification. Her classes combine a total full-body workout that is guaranteed to make you sweat. Her childlike mentality and playful attitude makes even beginners feel welcome.

Stephanie resides in Keller, with her husband John, two children Avery and Ayden and their Boxer, Harley.

Andrea Zuber CYT/RYT

Andrea started her yoga journey in 2005.  She had been searching for something to help her heal from the inside out.  Andrea worked with weights, took spin class, jogging, and boxing, but she was still searching.  After her first yoga class at a gym, she was hooked. When she found Divine Yoga Center, she took every class possible.  The feeling after each practice was amazing.  She had never felt like that before with any other exercise.  Through yoga, Andrea has learned to live her life to the fullest.  She loved yoga so much that she was inspired to become an instructor.

In January 2008, she began her 200-hour teacher training through Purple Lotus, under the mentorship of Maggie Metzinger.  She graduated in June 2008. Andrea is blessed, humbled, and honored to do such a service as teaching yoga.  She has had the privilege of working/studying with many gifted teachers, including Shakta Kaur Khalsa, Karen O'Donnell Clarke, Keith Kachtick, Susi Hately Aldous, Kendall Inman, Blair Lewis, Kelly Roadhouse, Maggie Metzinger, Shannon Bryant, and Gusti Ratliff. 

Andrea's classes are a grounded style of Vinyasa influenced by Hatha, taking the time to feel each pose, using the breath to open the heart and the mind. Remembering that challenging yourself is great, being mindful and aware of yourself is better.  Using the breath, mind and body to bring out the healing power that is already within each of us.