Meet Our Instructors - Elements Yoga

Heike

My name is Heike (Hi’ka), I was born and raised in Germany. In 2004 my family and I moved to Arizona!

Yoga has been a part of my life for some time. In 2002, I took my Yoga journey a step further, I became a certified 200-hour Yoga teacher when I also obtained a certification in Yoga and Mindfulness for children. In 2024, I received my 300-hour certificate and became a certified Menopause Coach. I am registered with Yoga Alliance and excited to see where this path leads me.
My passion is to share Yoga with my community. Yoga is for everyone, and I hope you decide to practice Yoga with me!

Nicole

Although it began as physical and emotional rehabilitation after a major injury, yoga became so much more to Nicole as she challenged herself with more hours, more complex asanas, and more controlled breaths. As Nicole’s yoga practice expanded, she found herself promoting its life-changing benefits to everyone she knew – her mother, her friends, her colleagues, and anyone else who would listen! To share yoga with more people and to deepen her own practice, Nicole took the logical leap to teaching by completing her E-RYT 200 hour certification and moving to the front of the classrooms she once practiced in. In the 13 years since she completed her power yoga training, she has continued her personal and professional education by facilitating and mentoring teacher training programs and completed her 500 hour certification through Wild Abundant Life in 2018. In addition to her more than 3500 hours of teaching and training other teachers, Nicole has continued to be an advocate for the practice of yoga, continuing to recruit friends and strangers to her community, serving as an yoga ambassador for lululemon, and supporting her students in their growth inside and outside of the studio. You can find Nicole on Instagram @nicnamaste.

January

I am a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher who first began practicing yoga over 23 years ago. Having come from a background in ballet and being a lifelong learner of esoteric healing modalities, yoga was a calling that has helped heal my body and brought positive shifts in my life experience. I am passionate about encouraging and supporting other people along their life journeys through the practice of yoga. My classes will guide you toward relaxation, rejuvenation and awakened awareness in your body through breath, movement, and guided imagery.

Carla

Carla fell in love with yoga after experiencing its life-changing impact on her physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Carla started her yoga teaching journey in 2012 and is registered with Yoga Alliance as E-RYT, RYT 500. Her studies are based on Ashtanga and Vinyasa with additional certificates in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, and Adaptive Yoga.

Yoga is a vehicle that benefits all people and Carla is passionate about helping students benefit from movement to strengthen their bodies and improve overall health and well-being. She “holds space” in her classes to safely explore and deepen your practice. She has a calm, gentle, non-judgmental demeanor. Her playlists are amazing and set the vibe. Carla loves teaching Asana in many formats and destinations. She teaches yoga in Mexico and Caribbean resorts every chance she can.

Marissa

Yoga has been part of my life for many years and sharing the benefits is a passion of mine. I received my RYT200 Hatha Yoga certificate from Scottsdale Community College, the only college level accreditation in Arizona with an emphasis on lyengar method yoga. I teach yin, restorative, Hatha and vinyasa flow classes. I love teaching to the student in front of me, so expect an introspective and educational class that can accomodate all bodies and conditions.

Amberlyn

I’m a vibrational sound healing practitioner. I’ve always connected with the universe through sound and I feel called to help others heal in this way. I seek to teach everyone how to find joy in mindfulness, connect deeper with who we truly are and embrace vibration as natures natural healer. My classes will bring emotional and mental release, grounding and relaxation.

Karri

I began my personal Yoga journey 12 years ago and fell in love with the teachings, philosophy and asana practice that allows us to be better prepared to cope with the stressors of life. As a yoga practitioner registered with the Yoga Alliance, with 200-hour certification, and a passion to lead a yogi life and expand my teaching, it excites me to share with others the many tools that Yoga has to offer. Yoga can be a completely transformative practice in all aspects; mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Yoga has personally helped me recover and heal from physical injuries and find peace with emotional wounds from life’s inevitable bumps and bruises. The key to healing and overcoming lies within each of us. My intention is to help others find their inner strength and stretch the boundaries to live their best life.

Hannah

Hannah is a certified yoga instructor with a focus on Vinyasa Flow and Restorative Yoga. Since completing her RYT 200-hour training, she has been dedicated to creating engaging, inclusive, and safe yoga experiences for her students. With a commitment to personal wellness, Hannah is excited to share her love for yoga with the community. She brings a calm, encouraging presence to every class, helping students grow both physically and mentally through mindful practice.

Kevin

Kevin is a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Registered. Teacher. He furthered his education and is currently enrolled in a 600hour program. Yoga has been a life changing practice for Kevin which promoted him to become a Yoga teacher.
Mindfulness practice and moving meditation have helped give him the tools to create a different way of living and restore a sense of serenity in his life. Kevin has centered his learning and teaching around sound healing, guided meditation and many different forms of asana. Together you will be able to bring a balance and strength emotionally and physically back into your life and restore a sense of serenity that may have been lost.

Melissa

Yoga has been a transformative part of my life for almost 20 years. I received my RYT-200 in 2018 and love sharing the joy and grounding power of yoga with students of all levels. I am registered with Yoga Alliance and I am also certified in Yoga4Cancer.

My classes are inclusive and accessible and I will support students in their journey no matter where they are along the way. I’m a regular student myself, attending classes and workshops regularly to learn from a diverse range of teachers and styles. Every experience enriches my teaching and helps me bring fresh inspiration to the mat.