Rooted in tradition, evolving with the times — our teachers guide with wisdom, warmth, and presence.

meet our teachers

Abby, GM of The BE, loves hot yoga, community, and Scandinavian murder stories. She values family life and freedom in yoga practice.

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ABBY GOODWIN

Chris, ex-semi-pro soccer player, discovered yoga for performance and recovery. He values inner peace and now leads a variety of classes.

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chris wilkinson

Jennifer Rose, a longtime St. Pete resident, teaches gentle, alignment-focused yoga and meditation, making practice accessible for all levels.

jennifer rose

Katelyn, practicing yoga since 1999, is a multi-disciplinary outdoor athlete whose varied movement informs her adaptable, dynamic classes.

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katelyn grady

Shahar blends Sivananda tradition with breath-driven flow, chakra work, and meditation for a grounded, full-spectrum practice. He also flies the friendly skies.

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shahar kovetz

Atlanta-born Makenna teaches yoga to inspire self-agency, blending her love of adventure, travel, and personal growth into every class.

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makenna caskey

Allison is a homegrown and longtime BE teacher and trainer. She recently stepped into the fun new role of Prenatal instructor.

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allison electric

Dillon found yoga through sobriety. He is a musician, loves teaching all levels, and enjoys bike rides, dog walks, and moon rituals.

dillon reeder

Jenny, co-owner of The BE, teaches hot yoga. If you are a masochist and like dad jokes, you might enjoy her classes. She does not suffer fools.

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jenny miller

Kristina Rich (K$) is The BE’s Events Manager. Her flows blend strength, love, and gratitude. She also leads our Nude Yoga for Women classes.

kristina rich

Petra Ross discovered yoga after two lung surgeries. Her classes are intended to heal the body and heart, with a side of ass-kicking.

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petra ross

Ballerina-turned-yogi Amy Wiley, mother of three, teaches Vinyasa and Power Flow at The BE, blending sweat, smiles, and killer playlists.

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Amy wiley

Jade is The BE’s Mysore Program director. She loves Ashtanga and guides students with care and clarity. Look to Jade for structure!

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jade skinner

Jeremy Lorenz, former BJJ and kickboxing enthusiast, teaches yoga and fitness full-time. He’ll help you get strong and balanced.

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jeremy lorenz

Lindsay Cross strives to create a welcoming space to explore the body, breath, mind, and spirit. She is also your Florida State House Representative!

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lindsay cross

Kim, a Tampa Bay resident, blends Exercise Science with yoga to empower students, fostering autonomy in movement and a love for the outdoors.

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kim amerell

Charlie Rae, a 4th-generation Floridian, midwife, and mama, helps you show up for your Self, blending movement & outdoor adventure.

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charlie rae young

Andrey Sur, passionate about yoga, handstands, and acrobatics, teaches Flow, Power Flow, Nude Yoga for Men, and Acro Yoga at The BE.

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andre sur

Jamie, a registered Dietician and yoga lover, teaches power and hot yoga with bucket loads of body-positive vibes.

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jamie morgan

Jessica is a highly credentialed yoga and fitness professional: 500-hr RYT, ACE-certified trainer, Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing, FMS and mobility.

jessica mihm-bonner

Liz, a Pittsburgh native, discovered yoga after a running injury and now teaches, sharing its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits with others.

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liz smith

Kristine, a South Florida transplant, brings creative flows, good vibes, and personal agency to every class. She took her first yoga class at The BE!

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kristine vasquez

Surrender! Leaning in is what it’s all about in Lisa’s powerful hot flow classes. Her specialty is encouraging you gently to your edge.

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lisa giegler

Florida native Janelsy Elicier blends her dance background and passion for mindful movement. Her creative flows that are fun, fluid, and intuitive.

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janelsy elicier

Holly Joy is a passionate teacher, focusing on helping students cultivate self-compassion. Her classes blend mindfulness, movement, and joy!

holly joy

In her teaching, locally-born and yoga-trained Mallory uses a combination of gentle and strong movements to guide students to connect inwardly.

mallory reeder