Meet Our Staff

Angie Gard

Angie began her yoga journey in a gym 20 years ago with the intention of stretching out after her "real workout," and quickly discovered the mental and physical benefits of practicing yoga. After 10 years of her own practice she decided she wanted to help others, and became a 200-hour certified yoga instructor. With a healthcare background, she started helping cancer patients with yoga through the St. Luke's system and Sarah Canon. She states that she finds strength, courage, and motivation every time she rolls out her mat whether as a student or instructor.

Anita Bailey

Anita’s compassionate and calm style of teaching invites you to begin a yoga practice with acceptance of where you are in your personal journey and open your heart to the gradual process of self-discovery. Her passion is to teach others how to unwind and consciously relax as a pathway to living well. She brings over 15 years of experience teaching yoga. The foundation of her training includes: Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga; 200-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training, Chair Yoga and Yoga Nidra. In addition, she earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science—Physical Therapy.

Amy Stetzler

Amy has been practicing yoga for close to 20 years before getting certified. She is also Level 1 Trauma Informed certified. She is a Veteran, mother of 2 adults, and a multi-passionate woman who is excited to see where this next chapter of life takes her. Yoga to Amy is a personal journey that can be taken for many different reasons. It is an honor to share this practice, and she hopes to see you on the mat.

Kerry Best

Kerry is a driven rock climber, mother, and yoga teacher. Since 2008 she has explored her personal practice developing a style and approach that is both exciting and practical. Her quest for exploration extends to all areas of her life. Using yoga to strengthen, center, and challenge brings her quest for adventure and fun to the mat.

Kerry is known for her lighthearted classes filled with equal parts humor and challenge. She brings creative sequencing and thoughtful intention to each class, all to help guide her students to growth and healing. Whether she is routesetting at local climbing gyms, camping with her kids, or 70 feet up at the crag, Kerry has found that finding a flow through life is essential to fulfillment. Mental and physical challenges can be met with energy, intention, and humor which her practice encompasses. Her latest expedition is to bring the passion and excitement of yoga to anyone who is ready to roll out their mat and explore their practice with love, humor, and a sense of adventure.

Kari Crandall

Kari is a trail-running, outdoor-seeking, adventurer who has a passion for fitness and helping others. Trained in Hatha yoga she uses her practice to help connect the mind to the body for an introspective practice. She began her practice in 2012 as a way to enhance her mental health and now shares her love and knowledge of yoga with others. She is authentic in her teaching style, so be prepared to breathe deep, smile, and laugh a little as you move through asanas. You'll leave feeling lighter, stronger, and happier. When Kari isn't in the gym or the studio she is running around trying to keep up with her two children. As a BSA den leader of cub scouts, she can be found on nature adventures or camping in the woods.

David Holmes

For almost a decade David has been practicing yoga and is excited to share his joy for the discipline with others. Through deep stretching and challenging poses he hopes you reach the growth and goals desired every time you roll out the mat. Using yoga for the balancing of mental and physical control has David's passion for the practice growing whenever he's lucky enough to be in the studio. Whether he's on the frisbee golf course, at the lake, or on the mat, he's usually got Rose in tow.

Diana Wise

Diana Wise began practicing yoga over a decade ago, and what started as an enjoyable stretching routine soon proved to have amazing effects in many aspects of her life. Knowing she needed to better understand what was happening within herself and how to share the beauty and magic of yoga with others, she was excited to complete her 200 hour YTT certificate in 2023.

Outside of the studio, Diana is a self-proclaimed, “suburban ninja,” who loves spending time with her husband and busy teenage children, reading, binging TV shows or movies, game nights, music (especially live), anything artsy, and is happiest in the sunshine on a beach. Diana is passionately and professionally involved with international exchange; different cultures, backgrounds, and travel will always hold a special place in her heart.

In her class you will find a welcoming environment for everyone; with fun playlists (song or style requests are always welcome!) and the opportunity to step away from the stresses of daily life and honor yourself on your mat. Her goal is for each yogi in class to leave feeling better than when they came in.

Jody Molina

Jody’s love for fitness started at an early age and has developed into a passion for cycling. She has been teaching spin classes at the studio for five years. Her classes are suited to all riding abilities, but allow the riders to challenge themselves as much as they choose. Join Jody for a fun time riding to the beat.

Sabrina Grande

Hailing from New York City, Sabrina spent her career as a freelance photo stylist, but her true passion was always movement. She studied classical ballet at Steps on Broadway before turning her love of movement to pilates. She became certified in Classical Pilates through Core Pilates NYC and her love of it has never abated, committed deeply to health and wellness, with a goal of sharing that passion with others. As Joseph Pilates said, "In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 you'll see the difference, and in 30 you'll have a new body." This is the journey she strives to guide each of her clients on.

Anne Brown

Anne is a dedicated and experienced meditation teacher committed to sharing the transformative benefits of meditation with others. Since 2005, she has studied under Deepak Chopra, a renowned expert in mind-body wellness, and earned her Certification in Primordial Sound Meditation from the Chopra Center in Carlsbad, CA in 2016. She also holds an Ayurvedic Lifestyle certification from the Chopra Center which she earned in 2018. In 2019, Anne furthered her expertise by obtaining a 200-hour certification in meditation from Davidji, a globally recognized meditation teacher and author. Anne's meditation classes are designed to be accessible, inclusive, and empowering for practitioners of all levels. As the founder of Meditate KC, Anne has led meditation workshops and retreats locally and internationally. She is thrilled to bring these teachings to Studio on Main.