Yoga Instructors
at evoke Mind + Body
- Studio(s): Wilmington, Leland
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.
- Studio(s): Wilmington
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!
- Studio(s): Wilmington
Dr. Sarah Cavrak is a cognitive psychologist, yoga teacher, Reiki master, and life coach. She has spent the last 25 years studying human cognition, behavior, and spirituality through both psychological and yogic lenses, and completed her PhD and 200-hour Hatha yoga teacher certification in 2013. She has been teaching public yoga classes, workshops, and leading international retreats ever since. Her classes are a playful blend of detailed alignment, mindful stretch, and gentle reflection. When Sarah isn’t moving around on her yoga mat, you can find her playing amongst the sand and the waves with her joyful pup, Moonstar.
- Studio(s): Wilmington, Leland
Rachel completed her 200-HR YTT with SYI in June 2023 on the cherished land surrounding Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. There, she studied the traditional Peruvian Medicine Wheel and cultivated the art of teaching Hatha and Vinyasa yoga asana.
Yoga has been a sacred guide on Rachel’s spiritual journey, opening her eyes to a more integrated and intentional way of living. She values the ancient Eastern teachings of yoga and strives to infuse her classes with their wisdom, bridging the gap between tradition and modern practice.
With certifications in Personal Training, Nutrition, and Behavior Change with NASM, Rachel brings a deeper understanding of body mechanics to her teaching. As a Level II Reiki Practitioner trained in Usui and Holy Fire III Reiki, she weaves energetic healing into her work. Passionate about women’s health, art, somatics, sound, and community, Rachel’s approach is holistic, heart-centered, and rooted in connection.
- Studio(s): Wilmington
Claudia is a 200 hour RYT with specialized training in Bhakti Yoga. Passionate about mind, body, and spirit wellness, she believes in yoga’s transformative powers as a path to healing and self-discovery. Claudia creates a supportive space for her students, then, she encourages them to connect with their inner wisdom and cultivate balance in their lives. She integrates movement, breath work, mindfulness, and meditation in her practice. Her heart-centered approach also helps others find peace, strength, and clarity on and off the mat.
- Studio(s): Wilmington
Meet Megan Dittman. Megan is a National Board Certified Health Coach and 200-hour Certified Yoga Instructor through Longwave Yoga Studio here in Wilmington. She is currently working on her 500-hour certification at Wilmington Yoga Center. Her yoga journey started 15 years ago, when she tried a restorative yoga class. In that moment, Megan found her way home. She immediately connected with the spiritual aspect of yoga, which is the most important reason she deepens her practice. Megan enjoys teaching Vinyasa, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, and Gentle Yoga classes.
Also a certified Meditation Instructor through the Chopra Institute, Megan has furthered her yoga practice with a deeper understanding of meditation. She enjoys teaching this powerful practice to others in her six-session mantra-based course.
Outside of yoga, you can find Megan walking her two cockapoos, working in her garden, playing the piano, or running her business, Front Goose Wellbeing, where she trains executives in the intersection of wellbeing + leadership.
- Studio(s): Leland
Sydney completed her 200hr yoga teacher training at Wilmington Yoga Center. Her favorite part of teaching yoga is creating a space where people feel safe, supported, and welcomed just as they are. Her teaching emphasizes slowing down, tuning inward, and honoring the body as it is each day.
Off the mat, Sydney loves getting lost in a good book, spending time baking new treats, and has never met a dog she didn’t want to pet.
- Studio(s): Leland
Carrie found yoga over a decade ago amid teenage angst and deep depression. Yoga reminded her of her inherent worth, capacity to heal, and unbreakable connection to all of life.
Carrie’s flows invite students to be playful, reflective, and curious about their own capabilities. Her mission is to empower others to move authentically, on and off the mat.
- Studio(s): Wilmington
Rachel took her first yoga class in high school and was forever changed. A consistent student of yoga since 2019, Rachel completed her 200-HR YTT in Pittsboro, North Carolina, in 2024 at Pittsboro Yoga Garden under Meadow DeFosche. She has since taught a mix of Hatha, Vinyasa, Gentle, and Restorative classes. She loves balancing Sthira (steadiness/effort) and Sukha (ease/comfort) and aims to create classes that are warm and welcoming, playful and meaningful, and hopes to help each student quiet the mind — however that looks. Inclusivity is at the heart of her teaching style, and she loves feedback and learning alongside her students.
When Rachel isn’t in studio, she’s hanging out with her puppy and two cats, traveling with her wife (and, yes, practicing yoga everywhere from Ireland to Mexico), reading for book club on the beach, and attempting to learn to bake.
She’s beyond excited to meet you!