Meet Our Teachers

Ariane

Ariane is a Hatha yoga teacher whose practice is rooted in balance, intention, and the quiet wisdom of nature. She guides through postures, breathwork, and meditation with a focus on creating harmony between body, mind, and spirit. For her, Hatha yoga is more than movement—it is a practice of self-transformation, where stillness and breath become tools for healing.

Plants and the energy of living spaces are central to her teaching. To Ariane, every plant is a reminder that growth is possible even in hard seasons, that care is powerful, and that we are always held by something greater. She infuses each class with the grounding presence of greenery, turning spaces into living altars where people can pause, reset, and reconnect.

In July, Ariane completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training, a journey that deepened her understanding of yoga as a lifestyle. Her most powerful lesson has been the importance of breath: inhaling and exhaling through each movement, pausing, and letting it move and release emotions.

Through her teaching, Ariane blends mindful movement, breathwork, and the nurturing energy of plants. Her goal is simple yet profound: to help cultivate harmony, wellness, and joy—both within and in the spaces around us.

Jennie Ray

Jennie Ray began her personal practice having suffered many injuries and non-elective surgeries.  Her recovery was enhanced and knowledge of the true transformative power of yoga was realized.  She is one of three Tier Two 750 Hour Baptiste Certified Educators in Virginia. She has also received 200 hour Certifications from Studio Bamboo Institute of Yoga (Va. Beach, VA) and Humble Haven Yoga (Richmond, VA).

The spirit of her classes can be found in physicality but also the “take it off the mat” challenges.  You will meet your edge with safety and alignment in mind and be transformed in mind and spirit.

Jennie Ray’s life off of the mat includes a mini-Whoodle, Rayven, time with her 92 year old Mom and 8+ years of recovery from addiction.

Deirdre

Deirdre (De) has been an avid practitioner of yoga since 2014 and teaching since 2023. After years of dealing with sports-related injuries, De found that the physical practice of yoga challenged her in ways she never expected, while also providing a space for inquiry, growth, and community. De appreciates the balance yoga brings to her life and what it continually teaches her about her relationship with herself and with the world.

In her classes at Broad Yoga, you can expect an accessible practice that invites you to move with intention and explore what feels best in your body on that particular day. For experienced practitioners, those brand new to yoga, and everyone in between, De is excited to share her passion and curiosity, encouraging you to continue showing up and taking up space – on and off your mat.

Colleen

Colleen found yoga during COVID, completing her virtual teacher training when she was craving connection. She believes mind, body, and soul all work together—and that each deserves a little love and attention. Her classes blend gentle, slow movement with meditation and reflection so you leave feeling lighter. Colleen loves weaving humor and laughter into her teaching because she knows sometimes the best release is a good giggle. A believer that yoga is yoga no matter how you do it, she encourages everyone to show up just as they are. After moving from D.C. to Richmond five years ago, she’s happily made it home.  Most of all, she loves building connections, friendships, and community—one deep breath (and laugh) at a time.

Isa

Isadora, who goes by Isa, is a Chilean Yoga 200 CYT. She completed her training with Humble Haven in 2023 and has been practicing Yoga on a daily basis for at least 10 years. Isa is a native Spanish speaker and is also fluent in English.

She is inclined for a movement practice focus in longer holding and the connection of breath-body awareness, emphasising the ability of being comfortable with the body sensation more than how the posture looks .

Isa has completed workshops and training in Iyengar yoga, Power Down, Yin Yoga and how to teach with trauma awareness

Emely

Emely began practicing yoga in 2013, soon after moving to Richmond. What began as simple curiosity quickly turned into something much deeper, she noticed a transformation not just in how she practiced on her mat, but also in the way she moved through life.

In 2019, Emely completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Humble Haven Yoga, and has been sharing the practice ever since. As a teacher, Emely’s intention is to create a space where students can connect deeply with themselves and cultivate a genuine sense of self-love. She wants to meet students where they are, offering compassionate guidance that supports growth.

Emely’s classes are energetic and playful, focused on alignment, connecting breath to movement, and building heat. She encourages students to explore their edge, challenging themselves while honoring their bodies, so they leave feeling stronger, lighter, and more connected.
Emely is so excited to meet you on the mat and share this practice together!

Cynthia

Cyn Nwarache is a holistic wellness facilitator with a background in somatic healing, cultural ritual, and community care. Her classes are inviting, grounding, and deeply restorative.

In her signature offering, Once Upon a Rest, students are guided through a weekly ritual of gentle movement, live sound healing, African proverb–inspired storytelling, and communal reflection. Expect steamed eye masks, ocean drum lullabies, and a collective journal where each class becomes a living story written by the group.

Whether you’re trying yoga for the first time or deepening your self-care practice, Cyn’s classes are a reminder that rest is not earned — it is a radical act of self-love.

Micha-Nicole

Born and raised in Michigan, Micha-Nicole first discovered yoga in 2013 while navigating the stress of intense science courses in college. What began as a way to balance her studies quickly became a transformative part of her life. Yoga has supported her through the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between, constantly reminding her that everything she needs begins and exists within.

In 2022, she completed her 200-hour teacher training at Zenyga Yoga Studios in Newport News, VA. Having experienced firsthand how deeply yoga impacted her life, she felt called to share that experience with others. For Micha-Nicole, yoga is a space for creativity, healing, and connection.

One of her favorite things to hear is, “I’m not flexible enough to do yoga.” Her response? “You only need to be flexible in your mind. If you’re breathing, you can do yoga.” She is committed to making her classes inclusive and safe for every body—no matter one’s shape, size, background, or experience level.

Her teaching style focuses on deep relaxation, encouraging students to slow down and truly feel their breath and movement within their bodies. In a fast-paced world full of noise and pressure, her hope is that each class provides the time and space to reconnect with oneself, one’s breath, and one’s inner peace.

Jordan

Born and raised in Richmond, Jordan started practicing mindfulness at a young age with her grandmother who regularly mediated in the mornings. Yoga was offered as a class in her high school, and she's been in love with the practice of both movement and mindfulness ever since. She gained her certification in 2019 and has been teaching regularly since. Her classes will provide space to ground, breathe and move our bodies in an accessible way, intended for all levels of practitioners.

She practices working on being present and connecting with her body through breath and movement. Her goal is to help facilitate a safe and accessible space for other people to do the same. The feeling of leaving a class so unbothered by the things we can't control or change, and allowing ourselves the space to forgive, heal, and grow can feel so freeing. To be able to provide that same feeling for other people fills her soul with such appreciation and respect for the practice, our breath, and our bodies. She strives to provide a space full of love and self-acceptance while empowering others to feel their best selves and be whoever they want to be.