Category: Instructors

Suzanne Davis, E-RYT500

We started Love Yoga in 2010 with the intention of inspiring others to ease pain and find joy through movement, stillness and awareness. The Love Yoga Training inspires others to do the same. From that program, an amazing yoga community has evolved that does even more to reduce stress, relieve tension, inspire laughter, create connections, share music and make friends. We encourage a functional fitness approach to yoga with a nourishing and soulful practice that includes nutrition, relaxation and connection. But most of all we spread the Love.

I try to infuse my classes with as much humor, science, meditation and anatomy as I can because those are the things I love most.  I also usually try to find a chill 70’s music playlist, or just let Spotify roll with it.  If that’s not working I’ll fill the silence with my vast amounts of knowledge and wisdom or simply let you simmer in silence.  No problem.  I’m not afraid of awkward silences… at all.  I’ll give you plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself while offering a modest approach to the practice that encourages each and every person to allow their strength and flexibility to build naturally.  Focusing on the qualities of mind that are the most beneficial to your overall well-being is time well spent.

Mat cred: Practicing since 1990, Training since 2006. E-RYT500 through Mark Stephens Yoga of Santa Cruz, CA.  Off the Mat, Into the World training and the Strala Intensive Training with Tara Stiles and Mike Taylor of New York.  Additional trainings & workshops with Seane Corn, Jason Crandell, Leslie Kaminoff, Jory Serota, David Williams, Paul Terrell of Yoga on Yamhill, Portland, OR, Rudy Mettia of Los Angeles and Strala Yoga of New York.

Aunnie Whittington, RYT500

I take self care pretty seriously. For everyone. My passion for self care extends to my family, friends, coworkers and others. I’m always happy to create space whether that’s teaching, introducing someone to yoga or simply sharing my love of this practice with others.  In addition to yoga I have a strong and consistent meditation and spiritual practice. I also teach, I work full time, I volunteer at my church and my daughter’s school, so trust me when I say, I know how quickly self care can slide to the bottom of the list, I get it.  This practice . . . makes it possible.

Bee Collins, RYT500

Bee Collins of Glorious Movement Yoga in Lebanon, Oregon is also a Love Yoga Studio teacher. She currently teaches at Hollywood Studios in Lebanon and also online with Love Yoga Studios Virtual Studio. Bee leads a slow flow vinyasa practice infused with challenging opportunities and deep relaxation for every level. Her practice takes you through the full range of body, mind, heart and soul.

Sarah Tierce, RYT200

Sarah Tierce brings a practical, positive, practice to Monday nights with her Gentle Vinyasa flow class. She blends in words of encouragement and inspiration that stay with you long after the practice has ended. She is a wife and mother of 5 so – no small task – which probably lends itself to her ability to create and hold space for others.

Sabrina Mays, RYT500

Back in 2015, I left Kentucky for Oregon with little more than a car load of clothes, my yoga mat and my two favorite people because life just wasn’t challenging enough apparently. It wasn’t easy. It was downright scary. So I know a thing or two about change, challenge and courage.  Thankfully I had been fully trained in ‘calm’.  One of my favorite things to share is ‘The Climb to Courage’ workshop. A four week class to practice cultivating courage and calm in the face of challenge.  The cool thing about this practice is that life is always going to give us opportunities to practice.

I grew up in Kentucky and got my yoga certification at Asheville Yoga Center – so hopefully y’all can appreciate my sweet Southern drawl cause I think I’m keeping it!  I traveled out here to soak up the Pacific Northwest and share my love of all things yoga, nutrition and wellness. Outside the studio I help others through yoga and wellness coaching at www.sabrinamayswellness.com and spend time with my husband and daughter exploring or working on our first home on the best coast.

Stephanie Perry, RYT500

Stephanie brings both the practical and the possible to her practice.  She infuses her fitness instructor experience as well as her passion for spiritual study and investigation. Her strong flow class brings just the right balance of strength and space.

Vonda VanRooyen, RYT200

The energy Vonda brings to her classes is invigorating. Lighthearted, flowing and energetic is how you start your early morning flow with her. She gives you the opportunity to up your game or slow your roll… but her energy is still at a higher frequency than most. Because she loves helping others reorganize their cells through breathing and moving… and inevitably raising their own frequency. Good vibes creates more good vibes. And if that doesn’t make your day, she can also redecorate your home/office/storage and make you feel like Joanna Gaines came to visit! You can thank her for each Studio Redo!

Amy Theis, RYT200

Amy’s energetic flow is infused with traditional alignment principles that make for a very balanced practice with delightful surprises along the way. Amy and her husband are the proud parents of two littles. So she also strives to live a balanced life … with delightful and ever changing surprises in tow. That’s how she rolls… and that experience shines through in her classes.

Jenny Jo, RYT200

Jenny’s got a chill vibe going with Midweek Restorative Yoga. Who couldn’t use a solid reset mid way through the hustle? (Especially for someone with 3 teen boys!) Her focus is usually around the chakras so you’ll always get that cell deep relaxation plus a little energetic reboot as well.