Our Instructors

Jessica Herrera

Lead Trainer, HY RYT 500,E-RYT 200, YACEP

World changer, empath, loves Jesus, and gatherer of people, Jessica Mitchell started her yoga journey 20 years ago in search of soothing her aching body and over active mind. Initially, the stretches were reminiscent of her gymnast days and it felt natural to move her body in these familiar ways. Eventually her practice nurtured an emotional and spiritual void after experiencing a great loss in her pregnancy with her 4th child.

While having been a believer in Christ for many years, though devastated from her loss, Jessica found a deeper and more meaningful connection on her mat with the Lord in her healing. Since then, she surrendered to the calling of holding space for anyone who seeks to overcome deep seeded pain and heal from the many layers of trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression.

Jessica specializes in Holy Yoga, trauma sensitive yoga, yoga trapeze, and modifying postures to ensure yoga is accessible to everyBODY. She also has been a veteran volunteer and worked as the workforce development coordinator at the Salt and Light Coalition, a nonprofit serving trafficking and domestic violence survivors in Chicago.

Kim Grispo

E-RYT 200, E-RYT 500, HYI 100

As a secular and Christian faith-based instructor, Kim endeavors to guide her students through a practice that benefits body, mind and spirit. She encourages physical freedom through movement, clarity of mind through breathwork, and Divine connection through inspiration and periods of silence.

Her Holy Yoga classes include Scripture, prayer and worship songs woven into the physical yoga practice, and are an opportunity for students to grow in their intimate relationship with God the Father, His Son Jesus, and The Holy Spirit.

Arriving to all of her classes with sincerity, humor, imperfection and a Jesus-loving heart, her hope is that her students feel free to do the same! Kim’s practices are a time for students to do their best when they can and simply show up when they cannot.

Kim has over 2000 hours of teaching experience and we are honored she is sharing her gifts with us.

Bonnie Taylor

HYI 200

Bonnie wrapped up her Holy Yoga Teacher Training in the fall of 2022 through Living Divina. 

Bonnie loves community, and has an infectious joy that leaves you feeling warm and encouraged. She practices a holistic lifestyle and has a deep love for health and fitness, which fuels her passion for yoga. She enjoys continuing her education to stay well versed and knowledgeable in nutrition, herbs, and supplements. Her Christian beliefs lead her to teach yoga in an intentional way through meditation and spirituality. 

Bonnie’s hope for her Holy restorative and yin classes are that they leave students feeling whole and renewed.

Natalie Kollmann

E-RYT 500

Natalie is a yoga instructor and energy worker with over 20 years of experience in the healing arts. Her classes are a thoughtful blend of breath, movement, and mindfulness, designed to help students feel more grounded, present, and connected. Drawing from her background as a Reiki Master and sound healer, Natalie creates a nurturing and supportive space where students can release tension, restore balance, and reconnect with their inner selves.

A lifelong student of the mind-body-spirit connection, Natalie believes in the power of yoga to help us heal not just physically, but emotionally and energetically. Her own journey through addiction and trauma has shaped her compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to teaching. She holds space with warmth and presence, inviting students to come as they are and explore what it means to feel at home in their bodies.

Natalie’s classes are centered around the idea that healing is possible - and that each of us holds the wisdom and strength to begin again.

Brett Mimbs

RYT 200

Brett is a yoga instructor, Reiki healer, and certified Yoga Trapeze teacher through Living Divina. She has been practicing yoga for over 9 years, with a deep appreciation for how movement, breath, and presence can support healing on many levels.

Brett’s teaching is shaped by her personal experience witnessing how yoga can be a steady and transformative support through periods of challenge, change, and recovery.

With a love for both subtle energy work and playful exploration, Brett’s Yoga Trapeze classes invite students to build strength, decompress the spine, and experience freedom of movement from a new perspective.

Brett is deeply committed to community and holistic living, and her hope is that each student leaves class feeling more connected to themselves, supported in their journey, and reconnected with their inner child.

Jenny Riforgiate

RYT 200

Jenny's journey into yoga began as a path to healing. Living with endometriosis and fibromyalgia gave her a firsthand understanding of how chronic pain can affect the body, mind, and spirit. Through chair yoga and gentle, intentional movement, she discovered that yoga is most powerful when it is accessible, supportive, and adapted to meet each person's unique needs.

That experience inspired Jenny to help others find confidence and comfort in movement, no matter where they are on their wellness journey. With three years of teaching experience, she is passionate about creating a judgment-free space for those recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions, or simply looking for a practice that honors their body.

Jenny emphasizes proper alignment, thoughtful use of props, and practices that prioritize safety without sacrificing progress. She believes yoga should be available to every body, regardless of age, ability, or physical limitations, and that small, intentional movements can create meaningful change over time.

Nikki Blocker

RYT 500

Nikki began her wellness journey over 15 years ago through group fitness classes at her local YMCA, where her love for movement eventually led her to become certified in yoga, senior fitness, and HIIT instruction. She earned her yoga certifications through SCW Fitness Education, beginning her teaching journey in 2017, and has continued expanding her knowledge to better support students of all ages and abilities.

Inspired by the many teachers who supported her along the way, Nikki is passionate about creating the same welcoming and encouraging space for her own students. She believes yoga should be accessible, uplifting, and meet you exactly where you are.

Drawing from her background in both yoga and fitness, Nikki enjoys helping students build strength, improve mobility, and discover the joy of movement in a way that feels sustainable and empowering. She hopes every student leaves class feeling stronger, more grounded, and supported both on and off the mat.

Jason Henry

DDPYT Level 1 & 2

Jason is a DDPY-certified yoga instructor whose teaching is rooted in lived experience, resilience, and radical self-belief. After reaching a personal breaking point in 2019, Jason committed to reclaiming his health and life—resulting in a 200-pound weight loss and a complete physical and mental transformation.

Through DDPY, Jason discovered not only strength and mobility, but discipline, confidence, and self-respect. In 2022, he was named Positively Unstoppable Grand Champion, and has since earned certifications as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, and DDPY Level 1 Instructor (currently training for Level 2).

Jason is passionate about helping others realize that yoga and movement are accessible at any age, size, or starting point. His classes emphasize functional strength, adaptability, and mindset—empowering students to build sustainable habits and reconnect with their potential.