Executive Director, Teacher
Larissa has practiced yoga since 1997. She fell in love by accident, needing either a bowling or yoga final credit in college. She chose yoga. Larissa is all about learning, moving bodies and petting cats.
E-RYT 500 Certified, YACEP, MBSR, AITW certified meditation teacher
Teacher
Lifetime yoga enthusiast and food maniac, Laurie wants to be a traveling yoga teacher to rock stars when she grows up.
E-RYT 200 Certified
Teacher
All roads (and lakes) led Amanda to the Funky Buddha in 2011. Amanda’s answer to what a rock star job is? Getting to do anything you’re passionate about.
E-RYT 500 Certified
Teacher
A life-long learner, Jen shifted from teaching in a classroom to teaching yoga and fitness to all. When not at the hothouse, you can find her tending her little humans and her jungle of houseplants. Favorite pose: double pigeon with a hot coffee in hand.
E-RYT 500, NASM CPT, & AFAA GFC Certified
Yoga Manager, Teacher
Audra has been doing yoga for over a decade and credits her yoga practice for teaching her how to balance her nose-in-a-book tendency with talking to people in real life. Thus far, and recently in life, she finds joy in personal dance parties, talking with plants, and learning new healing practices. In her classes, she enjoys incorporating novelty and new movement patterns to invite you deeper into your body.
E-RYT 500 Certified
Teacher
Jen believes strangers are just people she hasn’t met yet, and yoga is for everybody.
RYT 200 Certified
Teacher
Grace has been fascinated by yoga since taking her first Funky Buddha class in 2011. She’s continually amazed that a simple, physical practice on a little mat can change every aspect of life.
RYT 200 Certified
Teacher
Steve fell in love with two things about yoga: its flow and its post-class bliss. He continually turns to his yoga practice to bring balance to all aspects of his life.
RYT 200 Certified
Teacher
Annie loves how yoga has taught her to play, be curious, appreciate now, be grateful for and embrace this beautiful life.
RYT 200 Certified
Teacher
Looking to meet cool people in a new city, Leah took her first yoga class in 2010. This first yoga date turned into lifelong love. It’s her passion to learn everything she can about health, movement and feeling good in your body.
RYT 200 Certified, NASM-CPT
Operations Director, Teacher
Chelsea is a free spirited, outdoor loving, fitness enthusiast. A North Carolina native, she’s rarely seen without a smile on her face. Chelsea loves getting to know people, and has been on The Funky Buddha team since 2013. Ask her about Dr. Who, Star Wars or Harry Potter and you’ll be talking for hours.
RYT 200 Certified
Teacher
Lydia loves family, cooking, travel, and yoga. Dislikes loud noises and scary movies. Favorite yoga pose: Extended side angle. She loves the space that yoga creates for playful movement and mindfulness and, tries to create space for these things in each of her classes.
RYT 200 Certified
Teacher
After taking her first yoga class in 2011, Andrea was drawn to the practice for its calming and grounding qualities. A lover of the outdoors and all things adventure; If she’s not on her yoga mat you’ll probably find her at a national park or planning her next trip abroad.
RYT 200 Certified
Teacher
Natalie has been practicing yoga for over a decade. Her practices are all about continual learning, accessibility, and connecting to your body. Off the mat, she loves crafting and has tried her hand at knitting, quilting, and painting — to name just a few.
RYT 200 Certified
Teacher
Matthew has been exploring and practicing yoga since 2010. He appreciates how yoga brings insight, presence and humor to his life. Matthew delights in inviting body and breath awareness to every asana and to “the pose between the poses.”
RYT 200 Certified
Teacher
Angela has had a lifelong relationship with yoga and landed at the Funky Buddha in 2010 where she experienced a significant transformation from a consistent practice. She is a strong believer in a sense of humor, loves the adventure of trying new things and feels most creative at home in the kitchen.
RYT 200 Certified
Teacher
Part mermaid, part phoenix, this Michigan born pilgrim is an endangered species. Educated and experienced in classical and contemporary movement arts, she is dedicated to seeking out and sharing safe, efficient, and sustainable pathways to peace. She maintains a daily practice of gratitude and cultivates growth through the dynamic balance of breath, alignment, effort, and ease..
RYT 200 Certified
CathyHR Director
Cathy loves K-pop + Cats
RYT 200 Certified
