Yoga Instructors

Program Coordinator

Marisa has been a certified Vinyasa Flow instructor since 2016. She completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at Yoga in Common in Myrtle Beach, SC under Jo Ducey.

As a former dancer and musical theatre major, movement has always been an important part of Marisa’s physical and emotional well-being. She loves creating challenging but inclusive flows that anyone can enjoy, no matter what level one’s yoga practice is at. When she isn’t working or teaching, Marisa loves being with her family, dabbling in photography, and is a paranormal enthusiast who loves capturing the occasional ghostly activity.

She truly believes in the healing powers of a consistent yoga practice and wants to encourage everyone of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds to get on their mat! She can’t wait to see you in class. 

Taylor is a 200 hour RYT and a high school counselor. She discovered yoga in her early years of college. She loved the benefits of the physical practice, but also found that the combination of breath work and mindful movement helped her cope with the daily stressors and feelings in life. She felt led to learn more about the yoga lifestyle and share the many benefits with others.

Taylor’s goal is to provide a safe space for everyone to flow freely, release unwanted tension, and connect with their body and mind.

Veronica Tapia is a 500-hour yoga teacher certified in Ashtanga, Hatha, and Vinyasa yoga. She completed her teacher training in Koh Phangan, Thailand in 2018 and in Rishikesh, India in 2023 to be trained on the ancient Eastern tradition of yoga. Veronica has experienced firsthand the benefits that a consistent yoga practice can have on the mind, body, and spirit. She is passionate about sharing this knowledge with others to encourage healing and spread joy. She hopes that her representation as a Latina practitioner will encourage diverse groups to consider giving yoga a try!

Off the mat, Veronica is the founding program director of UNCW College Advising Corps, a non-profit AmeriCorps program that works to extend post-secondary opportunities to low-income and underrepresented high school students. When she’s not in the office or on the mat, chances are you will find her at the beach!

My name is Annie. I love all things health and wellness. My approach is to work with you to achieve holistic well-being that nurtures the connection between mind, body, and spirit. I have pursued extensive training in yoga, meditation, and other fitness modalities.

Chelsie began her Yoga journey back in 2020 and quickly fell in love. After busy days as an elementary school teacher, she really looked forward to the time she dedicated to her practice as a key piece of her self-care. In December of 2022, she attended a Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica that inspired her to complete a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. After moving from Massachusetts to Wilmington, she underwent training at Yoga Salt of Wilmington, led by Tamal Dodge, and graduated in March of 2023.

Chelsie believes in the healing power of Yoga -mind, body, and spirit- and is inspired to share this transcendentally empowering practice with the world. Yoga has ultimately helped her banish self-limiting beliefs about her own strength and brought her closer home to herself.

Dezeray is a yoga instructor who got her 200-hour certification to teach through UNCW. She majored in psychology and minored in yoga instructing and service dog training. Dezeray views yoga as an outlet to work through emotions like stress and anxiety while balancing your energy. She feels every person has their personal challenges and different ways of processing them. If yoga is your release, Dezeray would love to be a part of your path to healing and growing!

Maddy discovered yoga as a teenager and quickly found mental and physical benefit in the calming, strength-building nature of asanas. After years of imperfect practice, her interest in seeking a deeper understanding of yoga led her to India where she completed her 200hr training. Initially, Maddy had no intention of teaching, but she soon found joy in leading an imperfect practice and aims to assist others in understanding the interwoven layers of mind, body, and spirit that mingle within yoga. As a student and teacher, she is passionate about accessible practice and often blends Qigong into her classes to enhance students’ understanding of energy movement throughout the body.