Samantha Sills

I am Sam! I have been practicing yoga for almost 20 years and have been teaching for 6. I started practicing yoga while in high school as a recovery tool for rowing and it quickly became a great way for me to find some peace. I have continued to use yoga as a recovery tool for sports and I credit my longevity in competitive and recreational sports to yoga.
I completed my teacher training in Rishikesh, India and that gave my practice the depth it needed. I am grateful for the 7 limbs of yoga and the balance they have given me in my life. I am also grateful that I get to share my practice with others. I went to school to be a teacher and now work in higher education and am grateful for these skills that I now transfer to teaching yoga.
I look forward to practicing with you!

Paty Hinojosa

I started my practice in 2010, never imagining I’d become a yoga teacher. Through the years I found myself wanting to deepen my practice. In 2018, I completed my 200 hour training at Detroit Yoga Lab and furthered my practice with a mentorship there in 2019.

I began teaching at the studio in January, 2020. I love being able to share this practice that has helped me so much. My goal is to help students have fun while they explore their yoga practice.

Roja Mullins

I was introduced to somatic movement practices while studying dance at Interlochen Arts Academy in 2016. Yoga became a fundamental conditioning practice to supplement my dance training throughout high school and college. Then, in my final year of college at Wayne State I felt an intense urge to deepen my knowledge of yogic teachings and philosophy. That’s when I was called to take Naomi Gold’s Yoga Teacher Training here at DYL where yoga became much more of a spiritual, meditative practice for me beyond a physical one. This is the experience I would like to share as I enter my journey of teaching yoga. To give everyone who enters my class a chance to connect with themselves more deeply, and in doing so deepening their connection with the world around them. A goal of mine is to make this practice more accessible to people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Everyone deserves to breathe and move their bodies. Movement is life! Breath is life <3

Rebecca Mennen

I am a multi-passionate entrepreneur who facilitates transformation in
people’s lives. I use my knowledge of energy & plant medicine, human
design, financial literacy, yoga, self-care, and spirituality to guide
others toward wholeness and alignment.

I am a mama, earth lover, rebel with a cause, and devoted to living
authentically. Today, it means living in the city with my husband and
dog, working with clients I love, and having lots of time to play and
slow down.

Tim Clark

My journey began in the most unlikely of places, on the road with my band. As a young, stressed out, musician/band manager I routinely burned the candle at both ends. That is until I was introduced to my first yoga class. It was in Santa Monica,California and as corny as it sounds, it completely changed my life. As we traveled, I would seek out the local yoga studios to attend and found myself devoting down time to the practice and study of the science behind this art of yoga.

And, as fate would have it, as I transitioned from my touring life, I dedicated my time to attending seminars, workshops and even teaching classes for a growing group of friends and fellow yogi's. I taught in summer programs, at charter and public schools, senior facilities, special needs schools, dance studios, and at my own yoga studio inside of a Lutherian church (The Underground Yoga Studio). So, by the time I attended my first yoga teacher training, I had several years of valuable experience under my belt. I say all this to say, I've been a part of this community for almost twenty five years and what I've learned is that the struggle is definitely real, but through hard work and dedication the blessings will teach us how to heal. Namaste

Charles Rodgers

I am Charles Rodger’s I am a 200 Hour certified yoga instructor. I am a new instructor recently certified may of 2022 spring/summer, receiving my YTT certification at the Detroit Yoga Lab.

I have been working for the the Detroit Police Department for 20 years. As an instructor I have been working very hard to implement and teach yoga to officers throughout the department with humility love and grace to help officer release tension and stress that is related to the job, and the environment of policing. Prior to becoming certified I practiced yoga regularly from 2018-2021 in the privacy of my home. I quickly started to feel the benefit of the practice and wanted to learn more and join a community that embodied good principles and values.

My mission is to build a connection between people through the practice of yoga connecting all people from different backgrounds to the discovery of self ( their own self). I truly believe that self discovery starts with loving and understanding what works for you in your own body. Taking a moment of self discovery through movement and meditation can help you become in tune with your body . Come join me on this journey today!

Erin Smith

Erin started practicing yoga in 2005 as a healing practice from an injury. She quickly fell in love with the practice and took the journey to become a teacher. You can expect all of Erin’s classes to be smartly sequenced, accessible to all levels, and a bit light hearted.

Erin weaves her studies from around the country into an eclectic blend of Prana Flow, vinyasa, power yoga, and yin!

Dana Johnson

Dana began practicing Yoga in 2014 as a means to relieve stress, increase body awareness, and clear the mind.

Since then, Yoga has been a consistent teacher in her life both on and off the mat. In 2018, she completed her 200 YTT at aUM Yoga in Ann Arbor with a focus on Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa. In 2019, she received her teaching certificate in Yin.

In her classes, Dana strives to cultivate a safe and supportive space by offering variations and encouraging self exploration through asana, meditation, and pranayama.

Erin Smith

Erin started practicing yoga in 2005 as a healing practice from an injury. She quickly fell in love with the practice and took the journey to become a teacher. You can expect all of Erin’s classes to be smartly sequenced, accessible to all levels, and a bit light hearted.

Erin weaves her studies from around the country into an eclectic blend of Prana Flow, vinyasa, power yoga, and yin!