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  • Andrea is a skilled, passionate yoga instructor with many years of experience. Going through difficult times he found in yoga a mirror to his pain and channeled the benefits of this ancient practice to learn more about himself and keep a healthy lifestyle.

    His experience in Thailand and Burma was only the beginning of a voyage leading to meditation and self-discovery. Andrea says: “Yoga is for everyone, there is no body type for yoga, we are all practitioners. “

    Andrea’s classes radiate energy and passion. He is passionate about yoga and the beneficial effects on body and mind. In his teaching, Andrea offers everyone the opportunity to learn about our own body’s strengths and areas of improvement and leverage them with a safe, restorative, and holistic approach. Through movement and breathing yoga teaches self-love, self-healing, and knowledge of yourself.

     

    Andrea has a RYT 300 Certification with emphasis on Yoga Nidra, Myofascial Release, Pre and Post Natal Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga for Athletes, LSD (Long Slow Deep Hips) as taught by Paul Greely.

     

    Andrea loves his dogs and together they walk and do yoga in the beautiful nature Colorado has to offer. Just like playing an instrument, yoga teaches you to be present in the moment. “I hope that my students experience the joy that this practice gives to me. Get in touch with me if you’re new to yoga or want to find out.”  Andrea Borghi

  • Chrissie leads a practice of awareness, gratitude, and intention. By paying attention to the body, mind, and breath without judgment, there is opportunity for self-reflection and growth. Gratitude is the fertile soil in which to plant the seed of intention. Intention is what you are opening up to, what you are inviting in, what you want more of in your life. Chrissie offers appropriately challenging physical postures (āsana) and breath work (prāṇāyāma) in class. She prioritizes safety with lots of options for poses to meet you where you are. She also works to give you space to have the practice you need, encouraging you to listen to your body and intuition. Chrissie believes you are your own greatest teacher. She strives to help you reveal your clearest, brightest self through the practice of yoga.

    Chrissie has been practicing yoga since 2006. In 2013, she began teaching while living in Chicago. Chrissie taught for several years in Columbia, MO where she was inspired by her student and studio community. In Sacramento, CA, Chrissie taught at a nonprofit yoga studio where she had the opportunity to study trauma-informed yoga and work with survivors of sexual assault. Chrissie is passionate about sharing the practice.

    She has called the Colorado Springs area home since November 2019 and recently moved with her family to Manitou Springs. She loves hiking, reading poetry and historical fiction, cooking, traveling, building community, gardening, and tending to her many houseplants. She enjoys spending time with her young daughter Charlotte, husband Alex, and sweet dog Thor.

  • Deb is a compassionate and skilled yoga teacher who brings a unique blend of wisdom and expertise to her practice. With a deep commitment to making yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of background, ability, or experience, she creates a welcoming environment where all can find balance, healing, and peace.

    As a licensed psychotherapist, Deb understands the intricate connection between mind and body, using this knowledge to help individuals navigate stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. Her approach emphasizes the power of breath, movement, presence and nervous system awareness, allowing her students to improve their physical well-being and foster emotional resilience.

    When not teaching yoga, Deb enjoys spending time with her family, her two cats and two dogs. 

  • Deborah is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher through Pranava Yoga Center and has completed Level 3 Yin Teacher Training with Kari Kwinn Yoga. She has practiced yoga on and off since 1987 and has been teaching Yin Yoga on a weekly basis since 2019. She loves to practice during the soft glowing light when the sun is below the horizon either greeting the day or letting it go. She is drawn to Yin Yoga’s cool, quiet stillness in both body and mind.

  • Janine is a RYT-500 YACEP yoga teacher who fell in love with Hot Yoga first. This is where she first received her 200 hr. training, followed by Trauma Informed Yoga training thru Veterans Yoga Project and Comeback Yoga, both serve the military community. 

    Janine fell in love with yoga when it gave her permission to be silent and still. Always running fast within her mind, finding the time and space thru breath, meditation, and yoga opened doors within herself to begin her healing journey. 

    Janine is also certified in Yin, Restorative, Gentle, Aṣṭanga, Reiki, and Sound Healing, which reflects her belief in balance, which is essential for holistic well-being. By emphasizing stillness, silence, and breath, she not only addresses the physical aspects of yoga but also nurtures mental and spiritual health. This balance is crucial, especially in trauma-informed yoga, where creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters healing and growth. 

    When Janine is not practicing or teaching yoga she loves to spend time near water, beach preferably, and nature. She also enjoys hikes, cooking, crafting, and binging Netflix (shhh) and spending time with her husband and her 2 daughters.

    Janine's philosophy is a beautiful reminder of the importance of integrating various practices to cultivate harmony within ourSelves.

  • Jennifer (she/her) started practicing yoga in 2014 to clear her mind and focus on her health. It unlocked a world she didn’t know would become home for her. Jennifer loves to share this transformative power of yoga with students of all backgrounds and abilities. As someone who struggled to find classes where she felt like she “belonged”, she decided to become a teacher to create a safe space for all body types and experience levels. Her passion is guiding others to feel empowered within themselves and their own practice.

    After practicing for several years, she obtained her 200 RYT in 2020. She is also certified in Yin, Yoga Nidra, Barre and Reiki. Most recently she completed Yoga Home’s 265-hour teacher training. She considers herself a lifelong learner and is always exploring yoga and other healing modalities to incorporate into her life and classes.

    When she isn’t teaching, Jennifer loves to travel and spend time in nature. She also loves spending time with her two daughters.

  • Nu has always been a student of movement modalities. Growing up in sports, Nu found his biggest passion in boxing at the age of 15. Not only did he compete, but he also coached numerous athletes. He took yoga classes here and there and met his teacher Samantha in 2019. He committed to a deeper yoga practice in 2023 and recently graduated his Yoga Teacher Training in 2025! Nu is excited to blend his love for boxing with the deeper practices of yoga and is offering his own style class called BoxZen. When not practicing yoga, Nu is usually just chillin.

  • My 16 years teaching experience includes vinyasa flow, gentle slow flow, deep stretch, yin/nidrā, restorative, chair yoga, kids’ yoga and even the unique practice of DOGA (yoga with your dog). As a 500 RYT, my teaching style reflects a commitment to individualized practices that nurture both physical and spiritual growth. Beyond teaching postures and technical anatomy, my focus extends to personalized attention, breathing practices, and stress-relief techniques that seamlessly integrate into everyday lives.

    A Dallas native, I recently relocated to Colorado Springs, bringing with me warmth and wisdom cultivated in Texas. Married with two grown children (and 3 doggies), my journey includes a background in classical ballet and many years as a real estate marketing secretary. My mission extends beyond physical fitness, to empower clients to lead more productive, stress-free, and joyous lives. Yoga, to me, is a universal path, uniquely suited to meet the diverse needs and goals of each individual.

  • Samantha (she/her) has been a practitioner of yoga since 2003 where she first found yoga after a back injury. However, what she really connected with was the relief yoga offered her from her self-hatred and depression. She fell in love with the peace she experienced after her practice and knew it was her dharma (duty) to share yoga with others.

    In 2007 she started teaching yoga in Green Bay, WI, where she was already employed as a personal trainer. She completed a 200-hour teacher training in 2011 at Pranava Yoga Center and after years of self-study, she completed her 300-hour advanced training in 2018.

    In 2022, she became a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT) through her teacher Hansa Knox of PranaYoga and Ayurveda Mandala. She has thousands of hours of study as a practicing Jyotiṣī (Vedic Astrologer under Freedom Cole), is a certified Svastha Ācarya (Āyurvedic lifestyle coach, under Dr. Jessica Vellela, BAMS), an ongoing student of Saṃskṛta (the language of yoga under Keith Topar) and is also a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).

    She opened Yoga Home in 2021 as a way to keep her yoga community together through the closing of her home studio. She is honored to carry on the traditions and teachings that she has learned.

    She knows her dharma (life’s path) is to share what she’s learned throughout life and brings her love of studying into every class to provide a safe and thoughtful environment to her students. Her goofy and genuine character is reflected in her offerings, and she hopes to impart to her students that we all have something to learn, and yoga is one of the greatest teachers.

    Yoga is intertwined with every part of Samantha’s life, including her relationship with her husband Jason, her three adult kiddos, and her precious first grandbaby. Yoga helps us cultivate gratitude and Samantha is eternally grateful for this practice.

  • Taffi loves to start new projects, yet had a tendency to lose interest without completing them. Discovering yoga changed all that. Once she found the courage to attend a class, she loved the challenge it brought; the blissful feeling of sweatiness during the class and the afterglow that followed. This is just one small piece of what yoga is for Taffi. She began to see that yoga is a continuous learning experience each and every time she steps onto the mat. It is a philosophy she believes continues off the mat and into her daily life.

    Having that deep desire to learn more about yoga, she enrolled in a teacher training program with no interest in teaching. Taffi taught her first class shortly after graduation in 2013 and discovered her voice as her passion grew.

    Yoga is more than an āsana practice; Taffi believes yoga has a therapeutic way to empower people to discover their own awesomeness through the exploration of all eight limbs of yoga. She is excited to share how yoga is accessible for any body and everybody.

    During her time away from yoga, Taffi enjoys spending time with her husband, taking long walks, and reading. She is actively embracing the changes her new life chapter is bringing. Her motto is “Embrace change… One breath at a time.”

  • She/Her

    Tina has been a practicing yogi for over a decade, and has been teaching since graduating from the Colorado School of Yoga in 2020. Like many of us, she was introduced to Yoga as a fitness class in a gym, but quickly became immersed in the many benefits that the practice offered to more than just her physical body. Throughout the years, her personal practice has continued to be deeply impactful in maintaining her mental health off the mat. 

    She enjoys crafting classes that are accessible, playful, and sometimes even fun! Her priorities when offering a Yoga class are always safety and inclusivity. She hopes to guide you into your own unique practice with a feeling of confidence and curiosity. 

     Tina truly believes that Yoga is a continuing practice of connection; not just of our minds and bodies, but to each other as human beings. She would be honored to hold and share space as your guide towards finding your own home in the beautiful practice that is Yoga.   

    Off the mat, Tina is a dedicated wife, mom of four kiddos, two dogs, and a cat. She enjoys reading, hiking, camping, and lounging on her paddleboard in the summers. 

“I believe that all of our lives we’re looking for home. If we’re really lucky, we find it in someone’s loving arms. I think that’s what life is; coming home.”

— Anita Krizzan