Our Instructors

Hot Flow, Aerial Yoga, Kundalini, Yin, Buti Yoga, Sculpt

Years ago, I discovered mindfulness practices and yoga while navigating the demanding pace of a corporate career. Overwhelmed and stressed, I explored various modalities, and after nearly two decades, I finally found clarity and purpose in my journey.

My passion lies in Vedic Sciences and Tantric Philosophy, especially in honoring the beauty and intricacies of the Divine Feminine through tantric practices. I’ve been deeply influenced by inspiring teachers like Esther/Abraham Hicks, Carolyn Myss, Donna Eden, Anodea Judith, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Sally Kempton, and several local yoga teachers. My mission is to authentically share the transformative and therapeutic potential of tantric yoga, movement, daily awareness, and energy practices with my students. I believe that every body can benefit from yoga, movement, and mindfulness practices.

I teach a comprehensive approach that incorporates easeful living, alignment, and flow both on and off the mat. My classes create a light, heart-centered space for students to fully embrace their whole selves. The focus of my programs is on Conscious and Empowered Living, Energy, Self-Healing, and Living Blissfully.

As a lifelong learner, I have over 5,000 hours of formal and informal studies in various science-based and Eastern modalities. My teachings are grounded in both my extensive education and the life experiences that have shaped my understanding and practice.

Hot Flow, Buti Yoga, Reiki & Yoga, Hot 26

Heidi has been practicing for 10 years. She owned her own successful studio in Pennsylvania and has been in Alaska for 5 years and has been teaching at Yoga Om since the doors open. Her focus is vinyasa, relaxation, and mindfulness. She also works as a massage therapist. She believes it is a privilege to work as a massage therapist and to teach Yoga as a full time career.

Heidi’s teaching style merges strength and flexibility with moving meditation. This style of mindful practice pulls her students into the present moment and encourages them to be in their bodies now. Her intentions and themes in her classes will aid you in your yogic lifestyle and path. Heidi’s teachings allow her students to sink deeper into their asana poses with long holds while remaining open and present to the energy of the subtle body. Her energy center creates a healing and supportive space that is key to a deeply connected studio practice.

Heidi comes from an Anusara background and have trained with many amazing teachers. She received her 200 hour training from Shri yoga studio in PA. Heidi also mentored with her teacher there, she also trained with Seane Corn, and Desiree Rumbaugh and Desi Springer.

Heidi has a passion for teaching an open heart class.

Hot 26, Aerial, Yin

Born and raised in Alaska, Brenda joined our team first as a studio member and loved it so much that she trained to be a Yoga Teacher here at Yoga Om in 2021. Brenda also in certified in aerial, yin, Chopra Primordial Sound Meditation, Reiki, and she practices 12 step recovery. Brenda’s passion for holistic healing through all of these modalities is what motivates her to teach and help others to heal. Brenda’s smile will light up the room and she always make everyone feel important.

Power Flow, Hot 26, Children’s classes

Leah has been practicing yoga for about 17 years. She was invited to a class for a MOMS club activity and never looked back. When Leah discovered power yoga she knew she had to share this experience with those around her. Leah took her YTT from Shine Power Yoga in New Jersey. Leah is a self descried knowledge seeker and is constantly looking to build her skills and knowledge base. Leah is certified in art of assisting, from Baptiste Power Yoga. She is a certified infant and children’s 95 hour yoga teacher, and is also a certified prenatal instructor. Leah is certified in Yin, and trauma aware practices. Leah is an east coast transplant to Alaska and now calls it home. She is excited to bring the practice of hot and room temperature classes to MatSu Valley. 

Gentle Flow with Meditation, Soul Flow

Mariah is a lifelong Alaskan, a nature, yoga and art enthusiast. She has been practicing yoga for 17 years and teaching for 12 years. She is a 500 hour Hatha Yoga certified teacher as well as Yoga Therapy teacher and trained in Trauma Release. She loves to make yoga accessible to every person and every body type. She has a love of movement as well as for yoga philosophy. She focuses on the ways yoga can benefit your strength, range of motion and motion, posture and mindset. She teaches intuitive art, loves harvesting wild plants and making herbal medicines. She lives off grid and believes resilience is one of our best qualities as human beings.

Warm Flow, Aerial Yoga Flow

Esther’s love of physical fitness and movement is what inspired Esther to become a yoga teacher through Yoga Om’s YTT in 2023. Esther is also a certified aerial teacher. Esther loves to read, sew, hike, and ride horses. She was an army wife for a good portion of her life and got to see the world, moving 20 times, as she raised her 6 army brats. Esther is a devoted Catholic and she shows her love to others in being the first to include and invite you there. Esther is a builder of community and always has everyone laughing.