Aleyna was introduced to yoga in college while picking up an extra unit, but it wasn’t until years later — after becoming a runner, a mom of four, and an oncology dietitian — that yoga truly found her. Through breath, quiet, strength, and stillness, she began to feel like herself again. After completing her 200-hour teacher training, Aleyna now shares the peace and presence she found, hoping to offer others a moment to breathe, reset, and reconnect.
Amanda has been practicing yoga for over 16 years and holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science from Fresno State. After years spent in Kansas City and Denver, she and her husband now call the foothills of Coarsegold home, where they raise their three children. Amanda also teaches at Clovis Community College, where she loves introducing students to the strength and peace yoga can offer. Her favorite part of teaching is helping each student step into their own power — both on and off the mat.
Amanda’s path began in dance and evolved into a lifelong passion for movement, mindfulness, and psychology. With a Ph.D. in psychology and over two decades of teaching experience, she brings a thoughtful and empowering approach to yoga. Certified at the 500-hour level, Amanda guides students in connecting brain, body, mind, and spirit — both on and off the mat. Outside of the studio, she runs a behavioral health company and enjoys life in the foothills with her family, two dogs, and a “dogcat.”
Austen found yoga in 2014 as a way to calm an anxious mind, and over the years, the practice has brought profound growth — physically, mentally, and spiritually. As a special education teacher, she is passionate about inclusion and creating a space for healing, connection, and accessibility. A proud graduate of Rooted Heart Yoga’s first 200-hour teacher training, Austen is committed to offering a practice that supports mindfulness, strength, balance, and mobility for every body. She’s honored to share this sacred space with the Four Corners Yoga community.
Cara found her way to yoga in 2017 during her recovery journey, and quickly fell in love with the calming connection between breath, body, and mind. As a devoted mom to a son with special needs, she’s experienced firsthand how yoga can support self-regulation and body awareness for all. Her passion for sharing these benefits led her to complete her yoga teacher training in 2024, with a mission to serve both the recovery and special needs communities. Cara’s classes are playful, grounding, and open to every body — always led with warmth and heart.
Crystal began her yoga journey in 2014, discovering a life-changing connection between mind, body, and soul. A 500-hour E-RYT, meditation teacher, and Pilates instructor with over a decade of experience, she co-leads Rooted Heart Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training and teaches at Fresno State. Her work is rooted in compassion, connection, and the belief in yoga’s power to transform lives.
Jennifer has been teaching yoga and fitness for over 20 years, with a career that’s included everything from coordinating sports for Norwegian Cruise Lines to training professional athletes. After years of teaching in Los Angeles, she returned to California’s Central Valley to raise her family and now leads yoga classes and corporate wellness seminars across the region. A mom of three and avid runner, Jennifer brings energy, balance, and inspiration to every class — helping students feel strong, grounded, and joyful on and off the mat.
Movement has always been Kaylee’s way back to self — a space for creativity, reflection, and emotional connection. When Kaylee discovered yoga, Kaylee found a name for what had always lived within. Now, as a certified teacher in Vinyasa, Children’s Yoga, and Pre/Postnatal Yoga, Kaylee creates spaces where students of all ages can move freely, feel deeply, and connect with themselves in a way that’s natural and unforced.
Kelly is a proud member of the Four Corners Yoga team and a self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie who loves running, hiking, triathlons, and all things outdoors. In 2019, she found Four Corners Yoga and discovered the missing piece in her wellness routine — yoga. Since then, she’s become a dedicated student, front desk team member, and now studio administrator. In 2023, she completed her 200-hour teacher training with Rooted Heart Yoga and is thrilled to be sharing her love of yoga as a certified instructor.
Krista has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and began teaching three years ago, driven by a deep passion for the practice. She’s grateful for how yoga has helped her embrace the dance between surrender and control, inviting a more open mind and heart into her everyday life. Krista is excited to share this journey with the Four Corners community and looks forward to connecting through breath, movement, and presence on the mat.
Liana’s yoga journey began in 2006, when a fitness program’s “yoga day” challenged her in ways she didn’t expect — and quickly hooked her. She fell in love with how yoga strengthened both her body and mind, easing chronic pain and anxiety. Today, she’s passionate about helping students honor their own journeys, reminding them to focus on the four corners of their mat and leave ego at the door.
In 2014, Lola moved from Florida to Fresno, seeking a gentler way to stay active. What began as a sweaty yoga workout soon became a life-changing practice that brought her purpose and connection in a new place. Realizing she’d been on this path all along, Lola completed her 200-hour training in 2018 and her 300-hour in 2019. Today, she continues to share the wisdom and love of yoga, always learning, growing, and keeping her practice—and her teaching—heartfelt and evolving.
Lucy has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and found her way to yoga over 15 years ago after overcoming breast cancer. What began as a personal practice quickly became a calling to teach, and she now shares yoga as a powerful tool for self-care, strength, balance, and presence. Her intention is to empower others to build lasting health and live a joyful, energized life — and we’re so grateful to have her on the Four Corners team.
Nayantara brings a deep passion for yoga as a powerful tool for healing and growth. She teaches in the Master’s Program at Fresno State and co-founded the nonprofit Namaste for Compassion. After completing her 200-hour training in Goa, India — a transformative journey that challenged her mentally, physically, and emotionally — she emerged with a renewed commitment to sharing yoga’s capacity to heal. In every class, her intention is to hold space for others to grow, connect, and find strength within.
Nidia moved to Fresno from Mexico City in January of 2023. / proud mom of two, a triathlete, and an ISSA-certified persona trainer with over 15 years of experience teaching at gyms ano studios. Her fitness background is stacked with certifications in TRX, indoor cycling, BOSU, Les Mills, and now, Yoga Sculpt
Octavia is a 500-hour RYT and PRYT with over a decade of experience in yoga and movement, shaped by her lifelong love of fitness, dance, and wellness. Her classes blend dynamic flows, energetic music, and a deep commitment to helping students connect mind and body with authenticity and presence. Off the mat, Octavia enjoys cooking, traveling, camping, gaming, and spending time with her husband and son. She also brings a background in brand and marketing management to everything she does.
Ricki Lynn is a 200-hour YTT and certified Yoga Sculpt instructor who loves the powerful connection between breath and movement. In every class, she emphasizes breath as the foundation and encourages students to honor their bodies through each asana. She’s thrilled to be part of the Four Corners family and looks forward to sharing both yoga and sculpt with the community.
After a sports injury led Sharon to yoga in 2004, she discovered unexpected healing — better sleep, relief from chronic pain, and a deep sense of inner calm. Inspired to share these transformative benefits, she began teaching in 2010 and went on to earn her RYT 500 and C-IAYT yoga therapist certification. She is passionate about making yoga accessible to all, whether through vinyasa flow, restorative classes, or private therapeutic sessions, helping students find their own sanctuary on the mat.
