Lisa

Lisa is an ERYT-500 and ERYT-200 Registered Yoga Teacher, 50-hour Aerial Yoga certified, and Barre Above Level 2 Instructor. She holds additional certifications in Barre with Pilates Focus, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Foam Rolling. Beginning her yoga journey in 2013 following a medical diagnosis, Lisa completed her 200-hour training through Charm City Yoga in 2018 and 300-hour training through My Vinyasa Practice in 2020. She loves inspiring others by using movement as medicine, weaving meaningful themes into practice for better mental and physical health. Lisa specializes in teaching stress management and coping techniques for anxiety and depression. In her spare time, she enjoys reading fiction and wellness books while spending time with her family and cats, Luna and Karma.

Nichole

Nichole is a 200-hour RYT, a Licensed Massage Therapist (offering massage at Inspired), certified Pilates instructor, and 50-hour Aerial Yoga certified instructor who has maintained a consistent yoga practice since 2003. Through her dedicated practice, she has discovered physical and mental strength that keeps her returning to her mat daily. Excited to share her knowledge, she began her teaching journey in 2019 with a passion for making yoga accessible to everyone. Nichole presents yoga through a lighthearted and fun perspective where students can learn, laugh, and explore their practice without taking themselves too seriously. Her classes focus on getting the most out of your practice while maintaining joy and playfulness. She believes yoga should be both transformative and enjoyable, creating space for growth through positive energy and encouragement.

Nichole is a licensed massage therapist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massage. She combines her extensive knowledge and experience to create customized therapeutic sessions tailored to each client’s individual needs.

Her goal is to create a peaceful, relaxing environment where you can unwind, release tension, and leave feeling refreshed, restored, and reconnected with your body.

Whether you’re looking to relieve tension, take some time for yourself, or simply need a little extra self-care, Nichole would love to work with you!

Katie

Katie is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and licensed Massage Therapist who is passionate about helping people find freedom and comfort in their bodies. She has personally experienced yoga as physically, mentally, and spiritually empowering, and is determined to share that transformative gift with her students. Katie's approach combines her understanding of anatomy through massage therapy with the mindfulness and movement of yoga practice. Her classes focus on creating safe spaces where students can explore their bodies' capabilities while honoring their limitations. She believes in the power of mindful movement to create lasting positive change in people's lives. Katie's dual training allows her to offer unique insights into body mechanics and healing, helping students develop sustainable practices that support their overall well-being.

Brooke

Brooke came to yoga after the death of her son and often refers to yoga as "lifesaving" in her healing journey. Her classes offer more than physical practice, with mental and spiritual aspects evident from the moment you enter her space. Brooke believes that to evolve your physical practice, you must embrace yoga's spiritual aspects both on and off the mat. Always ready for challenges, she welcomes special requests and adapts classes to meet students' individual needs and goals. In addition to her 200-hour teacher training, Brooke holds certifications in Yin Yoga, Children's Yoga, and 100-hour Grief Yoga, and is a registered teacher through Yoga Alliance. She is also an Institute for Integrative Nutrition trained health coach focusing on movement and nourishment, teaching cooking classes and advocating for local nonprofits. When not teaching, you'll find Brooke in nature hiking or golfing with her dog Lily and husband Ken.

Jenn

Jenn is a 200-hour Certified Yoga Instructor in Hatha and Vinyasa styles, with additional certifications in Yin and Restorative Yoga, plus training as a Reiki practitioner. Her well-rounded approach to wellness combines physical postures with energy healing to support students' complete well-being. Jenn's teaching style emphasizes mindfulness, breath awareness, and creating space for inner reflection and healing. She brings a gentle, nurturing presence to her classes that helps students feel safe to explore their practice at their own pace. Her diverse training allows her to offer classes that address both active movement and deep relaxation needs. In her personal time, Jenn enjoys gardening, hiking, photography, and reading about yoga philosophy and practice. She loves spending time with her husband Josh and their beloved animal family: dogs Benson and Lana, cat Cleveland, outdoor friend Stephen, and chinchilla Chin Chin.

Karen

Karen is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Instructor with a lifelong passion for movement, wellness, and fitness. She believes that moving our bodies every day, in a variety of ways, is essential for maintaining both physical and mental well-being.

Fitness has been an important part of Karen’s life since childhood. With more than 25 years of yoga practice and experience in a variety of yoga styles, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine love of movement to her teaching. In her classes, Karen offers modifications and options to create an inclusive experience, welcoming people of all levels and abilities to practice comfortably and confidently.

Karen loves connecting with people and building community. In addition to teaching yoga, she works part-time as a barista and as a personal stylist. Outside of work, Karen enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors, whether exploring trails or getting out on the water. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her three dogs.

Brighid

Brighid is a 200-hour yoga teacher in training who came to yoga through her own journey of movement, self-discovery, and learning to reconnect with her body. With a degree in psychology and a personal journey that led her to yoga after the loss of her son, yoga became a lifeline helping her find her way back to herself, reconnect with her body, and begin to feel safe in her own body again. She is drawn to yoga as a practice that allows the mind to quiet and creates space to simply be present with where you are.

Her approach to teaching is gentle, compassionate, and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on creating space for choice, curiosity, and connection. She believes yoga doesn’t have to be about pushing harder or becoming someone different, it can simply be an opportunity to come home to yourself, exactly as you are.

Brighid is especially drawn to gentle, yin, and restorative practices and hopes to create classes where students feel supported, welcomed, and free to move in ways that feel right for their own bodies.

Jenna

Jennifer (Jenna) is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Trauma-Informed Somatic Experiencing & Movement Coach. Jennifer's expertise in trauma-informed practices, informed by leading experts like Stephen Porges and Dr. Richard Schwartz (IFS), creates a nurturing environment. She leads her classes with kindness and knowledge, with particular interest in making her students feel comfortable and connected.

Jennifer owns Luminous Path Yoga and provides many healing series to the Carroll County and Baltimore County areas.

In her free time, her Sadhana, which includes twice daily Yoga Asana and Kriya Meditation, is Jenna's anchor. She believes in the power of nature connection and loves to hike. Jenna is a lifelong learner, currently immersed in the Mandukya Upanishad and working towards certifications in Ayurveda, Corrective Exercise for Yoga Therapy, and Master of Sound Healing. Her love for reading is evident in the stack of books on her nightstand, and she is always eager to offer a good book recommendation.

Jenna is thrilled to be a part of Inspired By Yoga and appreciates the kind and welcoming atmosphere, the abundance of class options, and of course the wonderful people who make this community so special.

At home, Jenna is a wife, mom, and a proud aunt to many, sharing her life with Westie, Simon, and neighborhood cat Sphinxy. Jenna is also a strong advocate for human rights and environmental protection. Her next adventure is to learn Sanskrit.