Dawn Ehman
Dawn Ehman is an Institute of Integrative Nutrition Graduate, certified 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, certified by Yogafit, American Council on Exercise and Crossfit Endurance Training. She is the owner of two yoga studios-Yogavibez in Ocean City & Fenwick Island. She also owns a stand up paddle board business - OC SUP & Fitness that offers SUP yoga, SUP fitness classes, lessons, rentals, kids SUP camps as well as hosting races.
Dawn has trained a wide range of participants from the Baltimore Ravens to the youth market and has extensive experience with sport specific training. Dawn is an accomplished endurance athlete and has completed several triathlons and marathons.
REBECCA FARR
Rebecca began practicing yoga as a way to increase flexibility after years of competitive swimming and long distance running. Wanting to learn more about the discipline, she earned her 200 & 300 hour yoga teaching certifications with Kim Manfredi at Charm City Yoga in Baltimore. She also completed a second 300 hour certification with Jason Crandell. She has been teaching yoga since 2013.
Rebecca's teaching and trainings honor the history and tradition of the centuries-old practice of yoga, while also recognizing that we exist in the 21st century. She has been leading yoga teacher trainings since 2018 in Maryland, Delaware, and abroad.
Rebecca has a BA in Psychology from Washington College and a MA in School Psychology from University of Delaware. She is a NCSF certified personal trainer. Off the mat, Rebecca enjoys running, swimming, reading, but spends most of her time raising her twins, James and Mia, with her husband, Josh.
Lauren Presto
After finishing college at West Virginia University in 2015 where she studied dance and exercise physiology, Lauren found yoga to be her “missing puzzle piece”. After dancing her whole life, feeling the void when that chapter closed- finding yoga opened up a whole new world and she quickly fell in love. Lauren grew up in West Chester, PA and spent many summers in OC. She moved to the beach full time in 2015. She loves spending time at the beach, seeing live music, cooking, painting, and reading. In spring of 2020 Lauren was certified through barre intensity to further her education and experience in fitness and begin teaching pilates. Lauren Completed her 200 Hour teacher training in march of 2021 under Emmanuelle Clouser and the Yogavibez University team. Since then she has completed training in Rocket Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra, SUP yoga, Creative Sequencing, and Breathwork. She teaches a range of classes including; vinyasa yoga, yoga sculpt, SUP yoga, restorative yoga, breathwork, and HIIT. She can’t wait to share her love for the practice and movement with the community!
Carrie Anderson
10 years ago, I was introduced to Yoga during a girls trip to The Kripaulu Institute. At the time, I was doing a lot of endurance running and thought that Yoga was a waste of time and not the calorie burn I was used to getting during workouts.
But something from that experience imprinted on my heart and began to grow stronger over the next few years. I started consistently practicing Power Yoga while I was training for a marathon and while my body was getting stronger, the change in my mindset was the most profound. I began to feel limitless.
Running and Yoga gave me new confidence that improved all areas of my life; my relationships with family and friends, health and future goals. I decided to go through Yoga Teacher Training to deepen my own knowledge, without the intention to teach. During the process I knew I had to move through the fear of teaching and just try. And in life, the things we do that scare us, are the things that build us. My yoga journey is a comittment to education, application and determination...with a lot of laughter along the way! I believe we have to find the Yin/Yang balance in our lives to be able to experience all that life has to offer.
And to SAY YES as much as we can!In 2022 | completed my 500 hour advanced teacher training through Rebecca Sirman Yoga. The Anatomy based education focused on helping students find sustained, injury free longevity in their practice..
ALISHA CARPENTER
After 18 years in banking, Alisha left the corporate world to find balance and health for her family and herself. She studied health and nutrition to become a PN1 certified nutrition coach. Alisha quickly found that she truly loved helping others, and became a fitness coach, and a certified fitness instructor in three Beachbody programs: Insanity, PiYo, and Core de Force.
She later discovered peace, strength, and passion in YOGA and became 200-hour certified under Rebecca Sirman. Alisha has continued her education by completing her 300-hour advanced yoga teacher certification with Rebecca Sirman Farr in 2022.
Through her own journey to health, Alisha lost 30 pounds, reduced her stress, and became pain-free for the first time in her adult life. She now shares her learnings online, in person, on the water, on the beach, and in the studio classroom.
JAMI CITRANO
Since 2005, Jami Citrano has been a licensed and practicing massage therapist in Maryland. Her interest in the mind and body connection led her to yoga where she fell in love with Vinyasa Flow. She studied under Rebecca Sirman’s 200 YRT and, although she did not plan on becoming an instructor, she has found a new passion that closely aligns with her career in massage therapy — helping people. As an instructor, Jami looks to inspire power and encourage mindful peace while focusing on proper body movement and alignment. As a lifelong athlete, Jami understands the importance of flexibility and strength as well as the therapeutic benefits of yoga and massage therapy. Jami began playing field hockey when she was twelve years old and she never lost her love of the sport. She has coached several teams including Pocomoke High, the Shorebyrds Club team, and is currently a coach for Delmar High School. In all she does — massage therapy, yoga, and coaching — she works to achieve a balance between the mind, body, and spirit and to bring that energy to others. On a personal note, she lives in Worcester County with her husband, daughter, and their dog, King. Good music, good friends, and good vibes are the secrets to her happy heart.
Mary Helmuth
I first found yoga as a way to stretch and get a sweat in, but I quickly fell in love with the practice and found myself on my mat as often as I could. I never looked back! I took my first 200-hr RYT at Yogavibez in Ocean City, MD under Dawn Ehman, Jared Rowan, and Emmanuelle Clouser. This really deepened my understanding of yoga, especially the asana practice. In my classes I love to combine breath movement with creative sequencing, music, and sweat.
SYBIL MEYER
Yoga has been part of my life longer then I can remember. After a running injury, I finally made my way to the mat full time and never looked back! I took my first 200 hour Power Yoga and Sculpt training in 2009 at Core Power in Denver CO. A few years later, to deepen my practice, I decided to complete my 500 hour training in Boulder CO.
After a quick pit stop in Baltimore, I finally made my way from the Rocky Mountains to the Eastern Shore! In my classes I love to combine breath movement with creative sequencing, music, and occasional cheesy jokes. I truly believe the hardest part of any yoga class is finding the time to make it to the mat, once you roll out your mat, the rest of the world melts away. When my sandy toes are not on my mat, you can find me on the beach with my pups!
TANIA PRITZ
Dr. Tania Pritz has a colorful past as the premier pediatric and perinatal chiropractor on the East Coast, as well as a chiropractor to the stars. When not in her office, she worked on movie sets and on-site at many entertainment venues for almost 3 decades. Her “Act 2” found her spending more and more time on her yoga mat and leading others on theirs. She now teaches yoga in coastal Delaware and Charleston, SC. Her extensive background in coaching patients toward health and wellness, as well as vast anatomical knowledge, gives her that “special something” that keeps her classes full and her heart fuller! Tania has been practicing yoga since she tore her Achilles tendon training for a triathlon in 2006. She went kicking and screaming into her first class, and hasn't left her mat yet. Yoga has become her exercise, her church and her therapy. While on a yoga retreat to Santorini, Greece, she realized she wanted to lead others in the intimate setting that a retreat can provide. She completed her YTT under the tutelage of Dimitra Kotanides of Dimitra Yoga in Lewes, Delaware, where she taught the anatomy portion of the course. She has also studied under Sean Corne, and in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Tania was most recently a counselor at Soul Camp, "adult sleep away camp for the soul". She is a continuing student of the Jivamukti style of yoga, which incorporates pranayama, chanting and spiritual teaching in addition to the asana, and Tania will often incorporate this into her own teaching.
Tania and her husband travel extensively and one of her great joys is studying and practicing yoga around the globe. Her healing energy will leave you feeling like the best version of yourself!
Tara Gush
Today I spoke with a caterpillar. I had only one question. “How do you accept change with such grace?” I asked….@wordsbyemeas
As Tara began to navigate many life changes several years ago, she knew that she would do so with grace and the support of her yoga practice. While she had made several attempts to dive into a yoga practice in her younger days of triathlons and Crossfit competitions, it wasn’t until life altering experiences led her to truly find and develop her “practice”. She has completed a Buti Yoga, Primal Flow Yoga and 200 Hour Certification, Trauma Informed Yoga Training and a Holistic Gut Health and Mindset Coaching Certification. She is currently enrolled in Phoenix Rising working towards her 900 Hour Yoga Therapy License. Her yoga flows weave energetic playlists with creative dynamic vinyasa flows, intuitive and primal movements as well as breath work with a focus on integrating the mind, body and soul. She believes yoga to the be the key to all things both on and off the mat.
In addition to her yoga certifications, Tara has a BA in special education from West Chester University, a masters degree in Reading from Wilmington College, a professional dog training license and is trained to teach MOTR Pilates and Spin classes. In her free time she enjoys a good dance party, stand up paddling, hiking, biking, happy hours on the beach and coffee dates with friends as well as quality time with her three rescue dogs.
Osh Oshitoye-Osh
IS A THIRTY-YEAR PRACTITIONER OF YOGA. SHE STARTED WITH BIKRAM YOGA IN DALLAS, TEXAS IN A LOVE-HATE RELATIONSHIP. DETERMINED NOT TO GIVE UP, OSH CONTINUED WITH HER PRACTICE, BLOSSOMING INTO A PRACTITIONER WHO CONSIDERS YOGA CENTRAL TO HER EXISTENCE. OSH BELIEVES THAT TO BE ON THE MAT IS AN HONOR, AND WHILE THERE, THE GOAL IS TO MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT. THROUGH HER TEACHING, SHE ATTEMPTS TO SHARE THIS SAME PHILOSOPHY WITH HER STUDENTS. HOLDING A POSE CAN BE CHALLENGING, BUT SO REWARDING.
OSH COMPLETED HER 200 HR TEACHER TRAINING IN 2010 AND HER 500 HR IN 2013; BOTH AT EMPOWERED WELLNESS STUDIO, WILMINGTON, DE. SHE ALSO COMPLETED AN ADVANCED 100-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING WITH YOGAWORKS IN BALTIMORE, MD IN 2020. IN ADDITION TO BEING A WELL-TRAINED YOGA INSTRUCTOR, OSH EARNED A PH.D. FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM AND WORKS FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND AS A DATA ANALYST.
Leslie Rotenberg
Lesli completed a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training under the guidance of Grateful Yoga Jesse Cassady, and SoulFire Collective’s Brooke and Kat Wyman. Her life-changing yoga journey across 15 years has helped her face her deepest fears, connect with an incredibly supportive community, and find her purpose.
Lesli’s personal north star is inspiring people to appreciate their value, discover their possibilities, and create greater impact. Over the last 37 years, Lesli established herself as a leader in the media industry, winning 7 National EMMY Awards and speaking at 2 TEDx conferences. Her greatest impact came from integrating yoga lessons into work life, helping her to develop emerging leaders, guiding teams to overcome impossible odds, and building the reputations of some of the most iconic and respected media brands today, including PBS, PBS KIDS, Discovery Channel and Animal Planet.
She brings her passion for storytelling, deep connections, and lifelong learning to the yoga mat where she aims to guide you on a journey that is empowering, soulful and full of fun!
COLLEEN SULLIVAN
Colleen is a Pittsburgh native, who has been teaching yoga on the Eastern Shore since 2018. She received her 200 hr RYT training at Soul Yoga Studio & has continued education hours in Kids Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Pranayama, and Yin Yoga. Her yogic journey began in 2012, as a means to heal physically from back pain. Over time, she realized the balance and strength that yoga offered was not only physical, but mentally, emotionally, & spiritually effective as well. Colleen believes yoga can benefit everyone at every age. Her classes reflect her background in dance, expressing creativity through her playlists, sequences, & vinyasa flows.
Kathi Brown
Kathi has been teaching group fitness classes for over 20 years. She is certified in Spinning, ACE Fitness Service Specialist, FiTOUR Advanced Personal Training and Les Mills BodyStep. Kathi is also very knowledgeable in many other group fitness modalities, including boot camp, circuit and tabata training, HIIT and advanced kettlebell work. While coaching in the classroom, her key motivators are: Don’t ignore your core, constantly switch it up, make it fun and challenging, and make working out a habit. She believes that getting fit is a journey unique to each of us. I firmly believe that if it wasn’t for my daily workout regimen, I wouldn’t be able to enjoy the lifestyle I currently experience in my mid-sixties. Join me for a fun and challenging workout in the classroom, and lets work on good form and function!
KELSEY WALLER
Kelsey is a native to the Shore, growing up practicing ballet brought out her love for fitness and how the human body moves. After High school, she received her Associates of applied Science in studying radiology, and has been working at Atlantic General ever since. Over the last 10 years she has enjoyed taking multiple types of fitness classes, including yoga and CrossFit. In 2017 Kelsey decided to become a certified personal trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association and continued her education in Fitness nutrition. Over the last few years Kelsey’s yoga practice continued to grow in taking many styles yoga. Wanting to learn and understand more about yoga lead Kelsey to study under Rebecca Sirman 200 YTT. Through her training Kelsey gained a deeper appreciation for the physical and spiritual aspect of the practice. Her goal is to share her love and passion of yoga and fitness with others and help them be successful their personal goals.
Tara Knight
Tara started practicing yoga almost 15 years ago as a way to implement a slower, dynamic workout into her fitness routine. As a former dancer, she quickly fell in love with the way yoga allowed her to find balance, control, and self expression in her movement again. Over the course of those years, her personal practice has evolved as she discovered the important role yoga plays in supporting the mind-body connection. After a cancer diagnosis in 2018, Tara returned to yoga and discovered its healing benefits. She not only regained her physical and mental strength, but also found connection within a supportive community. In Spring 2023, she wanted to learn more and deepen her practice. She received her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification under the guidance of the Grateful Yoga Jesse Cassady and SoulFire Collective’s Brooke and Kat Wyman. Simply put, Tara feels that yoga makes everything better. She hopes to create a space that encourages you to show up on your mat as your truest self, and leave feeling stronger, energized, and more connected with your breath.
Chris Kelly
Chris is a 500-HR RYT certified Yoga Alliance Teacher, an accredited Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, and a Happiness Coach. She teaches the Wisdom Practices of Yoga, Meditation, and Ayurveda, helping people develop the skill and self-assurance they need to forge a clear and joyful path towards living a healthy, happy life. Chris completed her 300-HR Advanced Teacher Training with the distinguished teachers at the Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in New York City, including Deborah Langley, Ali Cramer, and Felipe Gonzalez. Chris received her 200-HR RYT at Empowered Yoga, Wilmington, DE. You’ll find upbeat music in Chris’ class, flowing Lotus Flow® sequences, dharma talks, and often a mantra or two played on the harmonium. She delivers her classes and workshops with confidence and open-hearted awareness, with the goal to leave everyone smiling. As a long-time yoga practitioner, Chris knows how living a Yogic lifestyle can change your life forever. She recognizes that the pursuit of happiness takes planning and very specific steps and loves sharing her ideas with her students. Chris is passionate about traveling the world, learning about yoga, and living in JOY. She is currently mentoring with world renowned meditation teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach through Sounds True and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. Her mantra: “Positive vibes always!”
Renah Scudlark
in 2020 I completed my 200 hour training with Rebecca Sirman. In 2022, I completed a second 200 hour training with Jesse Cassady.
My current teaching style is music-driven. My classes are grounded and powerful and require you to use every inch of your mat. But most importantly, I'm there to remind you to breath-with purpose and on purpose. My hope is that you leave sweaty and stronger, with renewed energy, feeling inspired, and that you get to know yourself more. Because if we don't truly know ourselves, how can we best care for and love ourselves?
Ava Vandornick
Ava completed her 200 hour Yoga teacher training in April 2022 under Emmanuelle Clouser, Jared Rowan, and Dawn Ehmon. Ava came to yoga in 2019 after growing up as a dancer. She knew how important moving her body was to feel most like herself. After completing her training she began to deepen her practice and implement yogi principles into her everyday life. Ava loves the beach, skateboarding, and spending time with her bulldog, Lou. She is also studying at Salisbury University in the Exercise Science program. She can’t wait to bring her love for the practice to the community!
MEGAN KOESTER
Megan Koester, 500-RYT, found yoga during college when she was feeling lost and fearful of the future. As a lifetime dancer and cheerleader, her practice began as a way to stay active and maintain her flexibility but it quickly became an outlet to manage her anxiety.
She fell in love with the duality of yoga- how the practice forces you to slow down and remain present while gracefully building strength and discipline in the body.
She completed her 200 hour teacher training at M.Power Yoga Studio while living in Baltimore and her 300-hour advanced teacher training under Rebecca Sirman in Berlin, MD in 2022. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Salisbury University in journalism and public relations and is a level one Usui Ryoho reiki practioner.
MK has always had a strong connection with animals and has been known to rehabilitate strays or care for special needs animals. She spends her free time at the beach, at happy hour, or thrift shopping.
She incorporates yoga philosophy, mythology, intuitive movement, meditation, and astrology into her vinyasa rooted classes to educate her students both on and off their mats.
LARRY BEERMAN
Larry began his yoga journey almost 10 years ago in Northern Virginia after years of being a long distance runner. Out of curiosity, he tried a yoga class at his local gym and was hooked. Desiring to build upon his years of practice and to stay involved in yoga long term, Larry completed his teacher training in early 2022 at Down Dog Yoga in Herndon, Virginia. Larry has cultivated a strong Baptiste power flow and wishes to share this with all who desire to sweat, breathe intentionally, and deepen their practice. Larry and his wife moved to Ocean View full time in 2016.
TIERNEY BRICKER
If you would have told Tierney a decade ago that she would be teaching yoga, she would have laughed in your face before continuing her ongoing mission to try every high intensity workout in Los Angeles. But after taking her first yoga sculpt class, she became obsessed and now thinks of sculpt as her gateway drug into the world of yoga. So, when she turned 30, Tierney decided she wanted to do something that scared the crap out of her and signed up for yoga sculpt teacher training at Corepower Yoga in Studio City, a decision that changed her life, her mindset toward exercise and her relationship with her body.
Tierney—or coach TB, as her friends call her—taught yoga sculpt on the weekends and took any chance to sub before or after her day job as a writer for E! News. She believes everything deserves to be loved and everything deserves to be made fun of, including yourself.