Sea Marie is the Executive Director of the Yoga Source and a certified yoga instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience. Her classes blend Taoist Medicine, Therapeutic Yoga, and Iyengar Yoga alignment, creating an opportunity to connect to the deepest SOURCE within. Her teaching is rooted in the belief that the practice of yoga is accessible to everybody and brings about more joy, balance, and personal understanding. She is passionate about helping students grow as individuals to show up as better human beings for themselves and others.

Lalitha’s journey with yoga began in childhood, continued through college, and has been a cherished part of her life for over 30 years including her 200 hour teacher training in 2024.  She was a programmer and project manager in the ‘90s making her passionate about problem-solving and innovation. After dedicating 18 years as a stay-at-home mom and actively volunteering in various school and town organizations, she now embraces the tranquility of mountain living and giving back to the local community.  She loves hiking the local trails and peaks and finding inspiration in nature’s beauty with old and new friends. As a member of the board of directors, she brings a blend of technical expertise, community spirit, and a deep appreciation for the holistic benefits of yoga.

Although a novice to the practice of yoga and a new resident of Teton Valley, I have always loved to volunteer, learn new things, and meet new people. Retired elementary schoolteacher with an additional 20 years experience working in various nonprofit organizations.

Guy has been dabbling in Yoga since before he knew what it was.  Life took him to the studio back in 2000 or so, where he’s still learning how to use his body until he’s finished with it in another 50 or so years.  He’s been involved in building a couple of incarnations of studios here in Teton Valley and is grateful to now be working behind the scenes to help see to it that The Yoga Source sticks around.

Initially drawn to hot yoga in 1997 for the healing and cleansing quality of the asana practice, Elly obtained her Bikram certification in 2000. She has come to appreciate the subtle power of the breath, and when linked with movement, the ability to open students toward the possibility of deeper self awareness and personal transformation. Her teaching style is vigorous, enthusiastic and inspiring, focused on breath and alignment, and invites students to explore more of themselves both on and off the mat. She has studied with many teachers and yoga lineages which continue to inform and guide her teaching. She loves authentic connection, sunshine and potato chips.

Kia Tolan (RYT-200) began her yoga journey in 2012 after her collegiate athletic career, initially focusing on intense vinyasa flow classes before turning to yin and restorative practices for healing. After experiencing a series of injuries, she pursued a 50-hour Yin & Restorative certification in 2022 to deepen her understanding and better serve her students. Kia is passionate about introducing students, particularly those with active minds and bodies, to the transformative power of slow movement, deep breathing, and rest. She is committed to learning more about the subtle body and uses yoga as a tool for self-reflection and personal growth. Outside the studio, Kia enjoys connecting with her community, playing in the mountains, creating art, and curating custom playlists and sound healing sessions for her classes.

Yoga is a dear friend we all get to connect with throughout the phases of our lives.  I love to be the one to guide people into that place of connection on their mats!  I've been practicing yoga and all it's facets for about 25 years. To move our bodies with intention and breath is the foundation for a pain free, happy life.

Emilee began her journey with yoga and meditation at age 12 and has since deepened her practice through extensive training in various wellness modalities, including Vipassana, Transcendental Meditation, Kundalini, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and Therapeutic yoga. She is passionate about philosophy, psychology, and world religions, drawing inspiration from Zen Buddhism, Taoism, Hindu philosophy, and indigenous traditions. In her classes, Emilee integrates breathwork, meditation, and movement to encourage students to release expectations, embrace change, and transcend socially conditioned patterns. Her teaching focuses on helping students free themselves from fear and feeling stuck, guiding them toward their authentic, radiant selves. Emilee’s classes are creative, playful, and designed to cultivate a mindful, joyful approach to both practice and life.

Mo is a full time resident of Teton Valley and blends her lifelong yoga practice with her career as a licensed professional coach to emphasize wellness and mindfulness. She specializes in the neuroscience of habit formation. With a degree in Business Administration and International Finance from George Washington University, Mo is focused on enhancing individual and community wellbeing.

Kelli holds a doctorate in Post-Colonial Literature.  She was an educator for over twenty years, and feels blessed to call Teton Valley home. She first encountered the practice of yoga in 1993, and became a certified Hatha Yoga instructor in 2019. She believes in the power of yoga to change lives by nurturing connection to the body, calming the nervous system, providing solace to the mind, and fostering community.

In 2005, yoga became my sanctuary—a journey of healing and self-discovery. I began teaching yoga in 2013, focusing on its spiritual and energetic aspects. Now, as a Retreat Leader, Reiki Master, Author, and founder of the Teton Yoga Festival and Lula Wine Bar, my passion lies in building community and fostering a larger, heartfelt network that supports our planet and strengthens the interconnectedness of humanity. 

Lindsay's transformative yoga journey began in Costa Rica, where she immersed herself in Devaya Vinyasa Yoga, exploring the harmonies of color, light, and sound during her first 200-hour teacher training in 2010. Since then, she has deepened her knowledge with over 500 hours of advanced training in Kundalini, Restorative, Yin, Therapeutic, and Sculpt Yoga, weaving a rich tapestry of spiritual and physical practices.

Inspired by creative, spacious, and mindful movement, Lindsay’s teaching style invites students to explore both body and mind. With a profound passion for nurturing self-discovery and holistic well-being, she is always eager to share energy with the community of Teton Valley.

I started practicing yoga in high school and I was immediately drawn to the fact that it is not only a physical practice, but also was something I could do to enhance my whole being. A couple years later I completed a 200 hr immersive yoga teacher training in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. It was a profound experience of self discovery that ignited my passion to share the life enhancing benefits of yoga with others. I am eager to continue my own growth, while guiding others in finding our most authentic selves through yoga practice. In my free time I love camping, hiking, traveling, skiing, live music, and spending time with animals and my loved ones.

Hannah is a born and bred Teton Valley local! She was raised in Victor and like so many Teton kids, she grew up playing hard in the mountains.  She started doing yoga as a way to take care of her body and mind as a free ride skier and competitive soccer player in 2017. In college she studied product design and fell in love with MINDFUL design. After completing her 200hr yoga certification, she applies her passion for deliberate design to her teaching by thoughtfully planning a balanced practice for her students. She loves yoga that empowers, moves and flows for her students and for herself!