OUR Instructors
Yoga Instructor
Kim has been practicing yoga around the world for more than 20 years. Regardless of where she roams, she finds connection and community in wellness spaces. Off the mat, you can find Kim at the beach, traveling, reading, or paddleboarding.
Kim’s instructional style comes largely from her training with Dani Reidy of Arrow Yoga. As a former elementary educator and literacy coach, Kim brings a love of teaching, encouraging empowerment, and nurturing relationships to Whole Yoga. Her classes are an accessible blend of Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yin techniques that aim to impart to others the sense of peace, presence, and acceptance she’s found for herself through yoga.
Yoga Instructor
As a teacher, Zach aims to create an environment of acceptance, equity, and charity, all with a sense of humor. Accessibility is incredibly important in his teaching, so his classes are truly catered to a mixed level experience. Whether one practices standing or seated, with or without props, Zach actively invites those who practice with him to engage themselves exactly as they are. Zach has spent many years cultivating a personal practice of compassion and aims to extend that to those who practice with him. His areas of experience and interest are alignment-based Hatha yoga, meditation, subtle body systems (nadis, vayus, chakras,) , restorative practices, and mudra.
Zach believes yoga is a journey to discovering your personal power and then utilizing that power to benefit the world around you.
Yoga & Pilates Instructor
As a teacher of yin, yang, restorative, and meditation-based yoga, Laura blends movement, stillness, and breath awareness to bring clarity and balance to her classes. Laura has taught globally and also leads private sessions in reiki, pilates, and body movement. She is registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level, having been trained by Baron Baptiste, Rolf Gates, and Bernie Clark, among others. Besides yoga and being close to nature, Laura enjoys traveling, music, cooking, spending time with friends and family, and losing herself in a good book. She lives near the West River with her partner Chris and their two rescue dogs, Shaka and Bear.
Yoga Instructor, Registered Nurse
In addition to the physical benefits of the practices, Jenna Hulet finds comfort, centering, and a sense of well-being through yoga and meditation. Practicing since 2001 and teaching since 2015, she appreciates the versatility of yoga and loves to guide styles ranging from restorative and yin yoga to vinyasa flow. Jenna is also a registered nurse and a military veteran. She enjoys running, finding new recipes, and life-long learning, as well as spending time with loved ones.
MS in Yoga Therapy, C-IAYT, Yoga & Pilates Instructor
Laurie first began practicing yoga simply to get an effective, low-impact workout that didn’t exacerbate her knee problems—her first experiences with yoga, in 2001, were fast-paced, fitness-oriented classes that suited her type-A personality. Laurie has since reformed her stressed-out ways, largely through training as a yoga teacher and yoga therapist, and she now enjoys meditative classes as well as powerful yoga workouts. She believes strongly in the integrative healing power of both yoga and pilates for everyone, regardless of physical ability or previous experience. Laurie was a member of the first class of students in the Master of Science in Yoga Therapy program at Maryland University of Integrative Health, where she is now adjunct faculty, and has eRYT500 and YACEP designations. She is the Editor in Chief of Yoga Therapy Today.
DC, Yoga Instructor
Dr. Tom Hyland Robertson, RYT200, has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years, and enjoys the physical challenges of the asanas (poses). He also loves to practice slowing down and doing more internal work with meditation and pranayama. His extensive clinical study of anatomy and physiology lends a unique flavor to his classes, which often focus on progressively building strength and balance. Dr. Robertson has suffered from serious back injuries in the past, including degenerative and herniated lumbar discs, and he’s reversed the damage from these problems with regular yoga and meditation practice (chiropractic treatment and pilates, too). With his wife Laurie, he opened Whole Chiropractic in 2007 to bring effective, safe, alternative healing to the Odenton/Ft. Meade/West Anne Arundel communities.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Robertson here.
Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor
Although Susan had dabbled in yoga for several years, she began to approach the practices more seriously in 2017, after a long-term illness. While navigating the challenges of healing her body and since then, her study and practice have been a catalyst for finding physical, emotional, and spiritual strength. Susan’s mission is to offer this beautiful practice of breathwork, meditation, and movement to others, helping students integrate what resonates with them into their everyday lives.
Yoga Instructor
Sharon follows her passion and breath in her practices, and she invites you to explore your own passions both physically and spiritually. She focuses on teaching students to be present in each moment, connecting mind, body, and spirit to reach self-awareness.
An RYT-500 with advanced study in yin yoga, yoga nidra, meditation, and Acu-Yoga, Sharon includes her expanded knowledge in each class, gently inviting students to join her search for presence. She is an avid nature lover who enjoys hiking, kayaking, and life on the road as a full-time RVer.
Yoga Instructor, C-IAYT, Licensed Dietician, Herbalist
Charlene is a traditional healing practitioner who offers clients practical support to achieve optimal health using the tools she embraces in her own life: herbal medicine, nutrition, and yoga. Charlene is also an early childhood educator and childbirth doula. A graduate of Cornell University, Charlene also holds a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine from Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is also a yoga therapist certified through the International Association of Yoga Therapists and serves on the board of directors of the Black Yoga Teachers’ Alliance.
Barre, Yoga & Pilates Instructor, Certified Life Coach
Kelly's movement practice began at an early age with dance. Her knowledge and appreciation for overall wellness has expanded over the years as she found her love for Barre, Yoga and Pilates. Kelly is a Master Trainer with Barre Intensity, and is credentialed in pilates mat and yoga teaching. She prides herself on offering fun and dynamic classes for all levels to help students see transformational results. Her dance background stresses alignment and form as keys to movement success, and Kelly focuses on mind-body health, weaving in her coaching background while promoting overall happiness. Kelly strives to nurture and motivate students to achieve their goals—as we are more capable then we could ever imagine!
Outside the studio you can find Kelly reading, baking, or in nature with her husband, daughter, and two rescue pups.
Yoga Instructor
Leah started practicing yoga in 2004 and fell in love with it right away, completing a teacher training in 2015. In her classes, body awareness and feeling good—or sometimes simply OK—take precedence over achieving difficult poses. Leah reminds her students that the benefits of yoga come from careful attention to sensations and breath rather than the external appearance of the poses. She lives in Columbia with her husband, two boys, and two dogs. She loves reading, hiking, and spending time in nature.
Yoga & Barre Instructor
Tacha Slusher, RYT-500, took her first yoga class in Misawa, Japan in 2014 and instantly fell in love with the practice. She received her 200 hour teaching certification in 2017 from Thrive Yoga in Rockville and her 500 hour certification from YogaWorks in Baltimore. Yoga has helped her to be the “best me” and remain mindful both on and off the mat. She feels blessed to be able to teach her passion; bringing fun, southern charm, and soul to all of her classes; connecting Mind, Body, and Spirit. Though first attracted to yoga for the physical benefits, she has gained so much more.
Yoga & Pilates Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer
Drawing from a number of techniques and philosophical traditions, Lauren’s classes encourage observation of mind, body, and breath. She is committed to making yoga, pilates, and fitness accessible for every body.
Lauren holds E-RYT 500 and YACEP designations, and has taught yoga since 2008, studying movement and meditation in the US and Canada. In addition, she holds advanced certifications in orthopedic exercise, spinal and pelvic health, and strength training. Lauren has worked as a personal trainer and coach since 2014, and leads small group trainings and fitness sessions at the studio.
Off the mat, you can find Lauren reading, gardening, or in the woods with her dogs.
Yoga Instructor, Doula
Ness (they/their) brings heart-felt joy, peace, and a hint of playfulness to their teaching. They believe in practicing the art of letting go every day, being present, and acknowledging that we are all connected. Having completed their 200-hour training with a variety of teachers from Liberation Yoga in Los Angeles with backgrounds in vinyasa, hatha, anusara, restorative, and Iyengar yoga, they bring a creative mix of lightness, breath, and challenge to their classes. Ness's yoga specialties include yoga for veterans and active-duty military, pre- and postnatal, and kids' yoga. As a queer polyam abolitionist parent they strive to create a space for all to be affirmed and celebrated. Off the mat you can find Ness playing harp professionally, involved in social justice activism, and spending time with their spouse, partner, three children, and rescue dogs.
Are you a therapeutically oriented yoga or pilates instructor? We’re always looking for highly qualified teachers to join our community!
Please contact us at programs@wholeyoga.net