About Us
Yoga Is Possible For Anybody Who Really Wants It
Welcome Home.
From the moment you step inside Mindful Yoga and Wellness, everything slows down. It’s your quiet escape from the busy — a grounding moment just for you.
We’re a yoga studio located in downtown Erie, CO, offering weekly classes, special workshops, and trainings. We believe that a strong connection to your body deepens your connection to the world around you. Our intention is to create a thoughtfully designed space where you can feel grounded, inspired, and supported in making your wellbeing a priority. Welcome.
We’re a yoga studio located in downtown Durham, NC, offering weekly classes, special workshops, and trainings. We believe that a strong connection
About Mindful Yoga & Wellness
At Mindful Yoga & Wellness, we believe yoga is more than a physical practice—it’s a way of cultivating awareness, balance, and connection in everyday life. Our studio was created as a calm, welcoming space where individuals can slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with themselves through mindful movement.
Rooted in intentional practice, our classes are designed to support the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to deepen your practice, Mindful Yoga & Wellness offers a supportive environment where you are encouraged to move with awareness, listen to your body, and honor where you are in each moment.
everyday life. Our studio was created as a calm, welcoming space where individuals can slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with themselves through mindful movement.
Meet The Founder
Hi, I’m Kim
Mindful Yoga & Wellness came into my life in a way I didn’t expect,but immediately knew I couldn’t ignore. What started as a personal commitment to slowing down, listening to my body, and caring for my nervous system eventually became a deeper calling to create a space where others could do the same.
I’ve spent much of my career supporting people through big, often stressful life moments, and I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is when we feel grounded, supported, and not alone. Mindful Yoga & Wellness is an extension of that belief: a place to move with intention, breathe deeply, and reconnect without pressure or judgment.
My hope is that when you walk into this studio, you feel a sense of ease. That you feel welcomed exactly as you are. And that you leave feeling a little more connected to yourself than when you arrived.
I’m so grateful you’re here.
- Kim
About Our Teachers
Certified Fall 2005
Allison Wolfe
Certified Fall 2005
Allison is an RYT-200 and Reiki Master with 15+ years of dedicated yoga practice. Yoga gives her a way to connect with her breath, ground, and stay present. She is passionate about cultivating a safe, welcoming, and empowering space for our community!
Kristina Heathman
Certified Spring 2008
My journey teaching group fitness began in 2008. A year later I was introduced to the willPower method. I continued earning certifications in other fitness disciplines, but have always leaned on the foundation of willPower as the way to practice smarter, not harder.
Certified Fall 1997
Sherri Bond
Certified Fall 1997
Sherri, the Heart Mystic, has spent her life guiding others through healing and self-discovery. Drawing on years of personal growth and spiritual practice, she supports souls in reconnecting with their true purpose through love-centered guidance, energy work, and intuitive coaching.
Certified Fall 2005
Leigh Lamitola
Certified Fall 2005
Leigh is a yoga flow teacher and wellness advocate with over 17 years of experience supporting mind-body-spirit connection. Drawing from her background in yoga, massage therapy, and spiritual study, she guides students through empowering, mindful movement that builds strength, resilience, and self-awareness.
Allison Chappell
Certified Spring 2008
Ally Chappell is a Yoga Sculpt instructor with five years of experience and a strong passion for health and human physiology. Blending high-energy movement with mindful intensity, she creates empowering, fun classes that build strength, balance, and confidence.
Certified Fall 1997
Ray Ringsel (Formerly KerryAnne Kelley)
Ray Ringsel is a nervous-system-informed practitioner, somatic coach, and sound healer who supports deep embodiment, self-trust, and sustainable transformation. Through an integrative approach blending NLP, somatic work, and sound-based regulation, she helps clients gain clarity, restore safety, and create change that truly lands in the body.
Jessica Pettingill
Certified Fall 2005
Jessica is a certified yoga and Yoga Sculpt instructor who blends functional strength training, breathwork, and conscious movement. With a welcoming, supportive approach, she helps students build strength, mobility, and confidence while reconnecting with their bodies.
Jessica Pisano
Certified Spring 2008
Jessica is a 500-hour RYT yoga instructor who believes deeply in the healing power of movement. Inspired by her mentor and personal journey, she shares yoga as a supportive, empowering practice that strengthens the body and focuses the mind.
Amber Tillinghast
Certified Fall 1997
Amber is a trauma-informed nervous system guide who supports women in healing through somatic and neural-based practices. Blending lived experience, science, and intuition, she creates safe spaces for regulation, self-compassion, and lasting transformation.
Alex Vaughan
Certified Fall 2005
Alex Vaughan (they/them) is a recovery-centered educator, performer, and fitness leader with decades of experience blending movement, compassion, and self-expression. Through strength-based classes and creative practices, Alex helps people build resilience, reclaim authentic power, and experience movement as liberation rather than perfection.
Michele Burck
Certified Spring 2008
Michele is a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher whose journey began over twenty years ago, blending endurance athletics with mindful movement. Through a grounded, welcoming approach, she supports others in discovering how yoga can foster balance, recovery, and connection both on and off the mat.
Angie Nordstrum
Certified Fall 1997
Angie Nordstrum is a longtime Erie resident with over 25 years of personal yoga practice. She teaches yin yoga with an emphasis on stillness, gentle release, and mindful awareness. Angie creates a welcoming space for students to slow down, soften, and reconnect with their bodies and breath.
Julie Zanon
Certified Fall 2005
i guide classes through a deep connection to body language, self study and intuition. i allow my gift to flow through with ease and my classes are designed in the moment creating exactly what the student bodies are telling me. i practice and teach finding santosha (contentment) in the moments one is able.
power vinyasa with a big dose of self love! dynamic, slow, full body Integration.
Lane Martin
Certified Spring 2008
Lane is a seasoned Power Vinyasa teacher with over 25 years of practice, blending strength training, movement, and spiritual connection. Drawing from a diverse background, his classes support grounding, self-awareness, and a deeper sense of connection to self and community.
April Courtney
Certified Fall 2005
As a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, I love creating classes that blend movement, mindfulness, and just enough anatomy to help you feel more at home in your body. My 17 years as a registered nurse have given me a deep appreciation for how the body heals and how powerful compassionate self-care can be. Students are encouraged to connect with their bodies, build mental and physical strength, and cultivate a grounded, less stressful way of living through practices rooted in Ashtanga, Flow Vinyasa, Yin yoga, and Slow Burn
Natalie Mock
Certified Fall 2005
Yoga has been a transformative journey for me, shaping my body, mind, and spirit. After navigating traumatic experiences, I found healing through movement and mindfulness, discovering a deep sense of self-awareness. Earning my 50-hour sculpt certification ignited my passion for inspiring others to tap into their inner power. My classes are designed to energize and uplift, blending dynamic movement with unwavering support. I strive to create an inclusive space where every student feels strong and seen. For me, yoga is a way of life—a reminder to stay present and connect with our truest, most capable selves.
Natalie Rizk
Certified Spring 2008
As a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, Natalie creates intentional vinyasa flows that blend breath, movement, and vibrant music to help you find space to breathe. Her 15 years of practice, sparked by a search for anxiety relief, have been shaped by dedicated study across the country. Having navigated a fast-paced corporate career while raising two young girls, she deeply understands the challenge of slowing down. Students are encouraged to step out of the noise, reconnect with their bodies, and discover emotional release through a practice rooted in openness, strength, and the power of mindfulness.
Chrissy Stamm
Certified Fall 2005
Chrissy Stamm is a perinatal yoga teacher, chiropractor at Joyful Body Barn, HeartMath Resilience Trainer, and mom of three. She passionately supports women through motherhood with movement, mindfulness, and community. Motherhood is full of immense change, and Chrissy believes that sharing both struggles and wins in a supportive environment makes all the difference. Her classes focus on building strength, confidence, and nervous system support in a welcoming space where moms feel less alone. She is excited to serve pregnant and postpartum moms here in Erie.
Alyson Rockhold
Certified Fall 2005
Alyson Rockhold is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher with an additional 50-hour certification in Yoga Nidra. Yoga has been a grounding and healing force in her life, helping her manage anxiety, calm her nervous system, and find a deeper sense of peace within. She is especially passionate about sharing the restorative power of Yoga Nidra and creating welcoming spaces where people feel connected, centered, and a true sense of belonging.
Certified Spring 2008
Elizabeth Hunt
Certified Spring 2008
Beth began practicing yoga in college and completed her teacher training in Minneapolis. With over a decade of teaching experience, she passionately pairs movement with breath, embracing yoga as meditation in motion. Off the mat, she is a dedicated biohacker who enjoys running, hiking, cooking, and connecting with loved ones. Beth feels incredibly grateful to raise her two young kids and share life’s journey with her husband in Erie. She views yoga as the essential morning juice that fills her cup, excited to grow alongside you on the mat.
515 Briggs St, STE B
Erie, CO 80516
949.933.9058
Hours vary based on class schedule
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