Ellen is a graduate of Wild Lotus Yoga's Soul School of New Orleans.  Yoga helped her discover her voice letting her life flow from a deeper, truer place. She is inspired by movement approaches including Ashtanga, Jivamukti, and Iyengar methods giving variety to all of her students. Her classes provide space for individuals to explore classic yoga postures with the inclusion of free form movement. She loves to teach all level classes ranging from strong Vinyasa Flow to Gentle Restorative styles that are all set to thoughtful music enhancing everyones experience.  Expect to get elements from the yoga paths of Bhakti (devotion), Hatha (physical postures+breath work), Rasa (meditation), Karma (service), and Jnana (wisdom) and Tantra (union through ritual) in all of her classes. Also a visual artist, Ellen holds a B.A. from Tulane University in New Orleans.

She most recently is certified in Lorin Roche and Camille Maurine’s 200 hour Intuitive Meditation® technique. She is thankful for all of her teachers and looks forward to sharing her love of yoga and meditation with you.

Like so many others, Ellen came to yoga for healing and is the basis for her practice and teaching.  Heartfelt and playful, her classes foster environments of acceptance wherein participants learn to practice compassion for themselves and ultimately the world at large.   

Hannah is a graduate of Dragonfly Yoga School (RYT-200) & Yoga Farm Ithaca (RYT-300). She draws from a wide range of yogic traditions including Kundalini, Ashtanga and Vinyasa- and encourages her students to experiment with and observe the effects of their yoga practice on their bodies, breath, and energy flow. Nothing brings her more joy than looking out during class and seeing each of the students intuitively moving in a way that uniquely suits their body and spirit that day. In each class her main intention is to hold a space that inspires students to come to their yoga with compassion and move toward what feels nourishing in their bodies, hearts, and souls. In addition to yoga, she is also influenced by the study of Ayurveda, and has taken courses on the Yoga of Ayurveda with Donna Papania, as well as studied the subtle-energy body in a Marma Immersion course with Dr. Vasant Lad through the Ayurveda Institute. She has also studied meditation with James Baraz, co-founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Most recently she completed a 100-hr Prenatal Yoga Training centered on Hatha, Kundalini and Ayurvedic practices to support healthy & peaceful pregnancies. She is a licensed massage therapist, Reiki practitioner and owner of Mahabhuta Massage, located next door to Downtown Yoga. She holds a liberal arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College and a Masters of Fine Arts in Painting & Drawing from the University of Washington.

Elizabeth has been with Downtown Yoga for three years. The principles of yoga have been instilled within her since a young age, as a tendency towards the healing arts runs in her family.  She began her yogic journey deep inside the costal mountains of the Redwood Forest in Northern California, lead daily by family elders in asana, meditation, lifestyle, spiritual, dietary, and farming practices. She continued her journey through college where she studied both Yoga and Pilates earning a degree with honors in Sociology as well as in the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences with an emphasis on Philosophy. She established herself as a successful Landscape, Nature, and Portrait Photographer in Washington state, where she has relocated from. Elizabeth earned her 200 Hour RYT at Seven Springs of the Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains through the Kula Collective, as well as her Reiki II level certification. She is a wife, a mother of three, an artist, a musician, and an eternal optimist. She believes in the power of positivity, devotion, and intention.  Her classes offer an accessible challenge coupled with the opportunity to cultivate growth and to develop strength within a nurturing and tranquil atmosphere.

Rebecca Hall started practicing yoga in 2018 when she moved with her family back to the Gulf Coast after fifteen years in Texas, where she’d studied and taught literature.  She got a membership at Downtown Yoga for the physical benefits, but she fell in love with yoga because of the mental and emotional benefits of meditative movement and intentional breathing.  The philosophy of yoga appeals to her scholarly background and her personal values, and she loves to share her study of the human experience.  

Rebecca’s favorite classes offer an all-levels vinyasa flow that moves with the breath, strengthening and stretching the whole body, with lots of suggestions for everybody to do what feels good for them according to their own mobility and energy.  

She’s very grateful to share yoga with beginners of all ages, and also keeps the practice interesting for experienced yogis with surprising transitions and  interesting variations of familiar poses.  

Her approach to yoga balances a deep respect for the tradition with a playful exploration of what it means to operate a human body.  She holds space for all the profound thoughts and deep feelings that surface during a flow class and its deeply relaxing conclusion, celebrating the connection between the body and the mind.  She hopes you’ll join her soon.

Reagan began practicing yoga in 2015 during her first year at the University of South Alabama, where she studied marketing. Yoga, along with meditation, quickly became a source of solace, grounding, and self-discovery, and it remains so today.

A lifelong Gulf Coast native, Reagan hopes to make a meaningful impact on her home community by sharing the beauty and wisdom of yoga. She completed her 200-hour RYT training at Downtown Yoga in January 2025. Her personal practice and teaching style are rooted in the beliefs that changing the world begins within & that rest and tranquility aren’t just important, but essential.

Outside of yoga, Reagan is a mother who finds joy in exploring new art forms like writing and pottery. Her favorite place is the beach, though she turns to nearly any outdoor activity for a sense of renewal and connection.

Manda is an enthusiastic and dedicated yoga instructor who is deeply connected to the wonders of nature and a holistic approach to well-being. With a passion for vinyasa flow, she gracefully blends the art of movement with the serenity of the natural world. Manda's own healing and quest for balance led her to yoga, and now she's eager to share its transformative power with her students.

In her classes, Manda not only focuses on building physical strength and fitness but also on nurturing the mind and spirit. She draws inspiration from various holistic practices to create a comprehensive and enriching experience for her students, utilizing essential oils and aromatherapy and practicing yoga according to the seasons.  

When she's not guiding yoga sessions, Manda finds solace in the great outdoors. Exploring nature allows her to deepen her connection with its tranquility and healing energy, which she wholeheartedly incorporates into her teaching. Her aim is to inspire her students to find harmony within themselves and with the natural world.  Manda also loves cooking and brings nature into her culinary practice as well, utilizing produce and tastes to match the weather and nature's abundance.  

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a newcomer to the practice, Manda invites you to join her classes for an invigorating journey of self-discovery and well-being. Embrace the flowing movements of vinyasa and allow yourself to be immersed in the beauty of nature as you explore the transformative potential of yoga with Manda.

Brandi Hamilton Dugger is devoted in yoga practice, as much as she is rooted in her community. Born, raised, and dwelling on the MS Gulf coast, Brandi has continued to have an inspiring investment in the wellness of others. 

Practicing yoga for over 20 years has afforded me a deep appreciation of how necessary and impactful it is for absolutely everyone. Yoga has been my space for discovery, healing, gratitude, and growth. It has consistently pushed the development of self, regardless of my age and season(s) in life. This evolved awareness is what inspired me to teach and share my passion with others, becoming certified through Yoga Fit on May 3, 2022.

We are all living and breathing in a shared world with unique purpose and beauty to thrive in. Sharing my foundation and passion in yoga to support the necessary balance for such fulfillment is the most rewarding piece of my practice.  

Yoga is my shared solitude.