Angela Blair
Angela Blair
Angela was intrigued with the idea of hot yoga and in 2011 she purchased a groupon for her and her son. She was totally taken by hot yoga. In September 2012 Angela completed her 200 hour RYT training with Sacred Hot yoga. Angela loves watching as people find the connection between their body, their breath and their soul. She believes that yoga is for everyone and every body type ie: short, tall, big, little, strong, weak, flexible, and inflexible and she encourages her students to go where their body is able to go in that moment – every posture, in every movement can be modified.
Angela hopes that all that come to her class feel loved, supported, and safe to be themselves.
Angela is a Reiki Master and a E-RYT500 teaching Wednesdays at 5:15pm!
Angela also offers private Reiki sessions!
Abril Trujillo
Since surviving a near fatal car crash, many rotations around the sun ago, yoga has been a fundamental element in my healing process.
The grace of God, yoga and acupuncture are the reason I can walk today! I am blessed with two adult children who inspire me daily to be a better person than I was the day before. I love to dance, swim and read. I have practiced yoga on all three coasts of the United States,
because everyplace I go, yoga goes with me! If there is something I can inspire in my students, it would be the understanding that healing
is possible and that all bodies are yoga bodies
Abril is a Reiki Master and a RYT200 teaching Wednesdays at 5:30am!
Abril also offers private Yoga and Reiki sessions!
Ashley Sanchez
Ashley Sanchez
After almost 10 years, my love for yoga has only grown and blossomed itself into all areas of my life. It helped heal me physically, mentally and spiritually. The main goals in my classes are relaxation, peace, serenity, a great workout and overall a mutual exchange of love and gratitude. Can’t wait to see you on the mat!
Ashley is a Ryt-200, Elevations manager, and teaches on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15 at Elevation!
Beate Roybal
Beate Roybal
Beate Roybal first found yoga during her pursuit to become healthier. Her daughter who was an avid yogi convinced her to give it a try and it didn't take long before she was hooked ! A rapidly increasing passion for yoga drove Beate to try different forms and styles of yoga, eventually leading to a teacher training class. Excited yet nervous she jumped at the chance to broaden her perspective of yoga, not with the idea of teaching but with an open mind and an open heart. With her RYS-200 curriculum certificate in hand she completed the course at elevate yoga teacher training. Shortly after, Beate received an offer to teach the free community class at Elevation Yoga. It was here at the free community class Beate really found her passion to teach yoga. Since then, being able to help people find what's right for each individuals body has remained her main focus, along with making it easy for people of all skill levels to enjoy her class. "Yoga is not about touching your toes but what you learn on the way down". -Anonymous
Beate is a Ryt-200 and teaches Monday at 7:00am, 6:45pm and 8:15pm, Tuesdays at 9:30am and 8:15pm, Wednesdays at Noon, 6:45pm and 8:15pm, Fridays at 9:30am and 5:15pm, Saturdays at 9:00am and 3:00pm and Sundays at 9:ooam and Noon
as well as special monthly formats at Elevation!
Emily Hibbs
Emily Hibbs
Emily began her mindfulness journey through her living quarters meditation club at college. Taught by friends and the internet, she started practicing asana, the physical practice, and pranayama, breath work. In 2011, while living in Costa Rica, she began taking in-person classes. Then, two years later, the news of her pregnancy led to more focused daily practice, at home, after work. In July 2020, Emily completed her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training and has been guiding since then. She is a certified Youth Alliance Yoga teacher, plus a registered Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga instructor. Emily has worked with nearly every age client, and all types of bodies. She believes yoga can be suited for anyone with the proper modifications and is approachable for every part of life. Yoga meets each of us exactly where we are. Emily enjoys learning, practicing and teaching many styles of yoga including Pre/Postnatal, Hot and Room Temp, Gentle, Chair, Restorative, Yin, Vinyasa, Flow, Hatha, Yogilates, Sculpt and Aerial.
Emily is a Ryt-200 and teaches on Mondays at 9:30am, Wednesdays at 9:30, Thursdays at 7:00am and 9:30am and Fridays at 7:00am at Elevation!
Jackye Vigil
Hi I’m Jackye ! I was Born and raised in Albuquerque. I found my yoga practice in 2020! I fell in love with the meditative and restorative practice of Yin Yoga. Yin really helped me calm my anxiety during the pandemic when I lost my job. I then started my own business Herbals and Insights. I started creating handmade, organic intention based & crystal infused candles, oils & aura sprays. When everything reopened I started attending Yin classes at studios & started thinking about teaching myself. I completed my Yin certification at blissful spirits 9 months ago & started teaching small friends and family classes. I’m so excited to start teaching studio classes at Elevation yoga! & helping everyone reach the mindful & restorative benefits of Yin Yoga to help relieve the stress of our everyday lives
Jackie is Yin Certified and teaches on Mondays at Noon at Elevation!
Kevin Arnold
Kevin Arnold
After suffering a spinal injury in a snowboarding accident and not progressing toward recovery in the western medical realm, Kevin was willing to try anything to regain his life and mobility. The real healing began when his mother convinced him to join her at the yoga studio. In that single yoga class, Kevin realized that his muscles were so tight and his entire body was so out of alignment that he couldn't really heal until he released all the tension that was built up from the injury. After the first yoga class, he says he felt immediate relief and became a regular at the yoga studio.
Kevin went from being unable to get out of a chair to being back on his snowboard the next season. Since that first day in 2009, Kevin has been developing his practice and never looked back. He received his 200RYT Yoga Teacher Training from Siddhi Yoga International in India.
In Kevin's classes, you can expect creative and dynamic sequences, functional movements, and fun and challenging transitions. You can also expect to dive into yogic philosophy, different breathing techniques, and meditation, all within a one-hour session.
When not teaching yoga, Kevin is outside rock climbing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and enjoying the great outdoors.
Kevin is a Ryt-500 and teaches on Tuesdays at 7:00am and Sundays at 10:30am at Elevation!
Camillie Lyon
Camille’s yoga journey began ten years ago as a student. Although a student for 10 years in the last four years, she has really deepened her practice. In 2023 in Costa Rica she completed not only her 200 hour YTT, but trauma informed Yoga training. As she has furthered her practice and knowledge she discovered her passion for teaching! Her teaching styles range from Buti a high intensity yoga, to a traditional Vinyasa flow including breath work. You will leave class feeling grounded and energized.
“Yoga is more to me than just the physical practice. It has taught me to be more, mindful and present, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually."
Emily is a Ryt-200 and teaches on Wednesdays at 7:00am, Fridays at 8:15pm and Sundays at 1:30pm at Elevation!
Michelle Mather
Michelle Mather
My name-Michelle, my objective- to share yoga with as many people as possible. I started my journey with Yoga in the early 2000’s as form of fitness. It wasn’t however until about 2013 when I took my 1st hot yoga class that I fall completely in love with it. Becoming an instructor had never really crossed my mind, until I was working on my business degree and talking about our passions and what we wanted in the future; yoga was always my go to topic, my instructor asked if I thought about becoming an instructor and a light went off. Of course, I should become an instructor, I loved the idea of sharing my passion with others. Fast forward to the beginning of what I will say has been the best year for me in a really long time 2018, I enrolled and completed my 200hrYTT program at Elevation Yoga and Wellness. Doing so has transcended my passion for yoga two-fold. I learned so much and I’m excited to share my enthusiasm for the practice with EVERYONE. For me yoga is more then just postures/poses, it’s freedom, love, peace of mind, awareness and so much more. Peace love and Namaste.
Michelle is a Ryt-200 and teaches on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:45pm at Elevation!
Pam Lentini
Pam Lentini
Pam is a RYT-2oo through Inspire Teacher Training graduating in late 2014! Pam has taught at Elevation since its opening in 2014, being a staple for the early morning classes!
Pam is a Ryt-200 and teaches on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30am at Elevation!
Rhonda Moya
Rhonda Moya
I began practicing yoga 13 years ago when I was going through a difficult time in my life. At that time, I was also raising five children and dealing with the stress of my job as a first responder. I really needed to focus on my mental health. I purchased a trial membership at a hot yoga studio for $20. I hated my first class. It was hot, difficult, and sweaty. I was not going back! That night, I slept through the night for the first time in a very long time. I decided to go back the next day and see if it was just a coincidence. Again, I slept through the night. I still hated it but continued going. Practice got easier, I lost 30 lbs, and I began to love it! Yoga has helped me live a healthier life both mentally and physically. A couple of years ago everything aligned and I was able to attend yoga teacher training. I now teach at Elevation, and volunteer at both Behind the Badge and the Sheriff's Academy. I am grateful to have found this healing modality and honored to share it.
Rhonda is a Ryt-200 and teaches on Thursdays at 8:15pm, Fridays at Noon and 6:45pm and Saturdays at 1:30pm at Elevation!
Rosemary Pagliaro
Rosemary Pagliaro
A Jack of All Trades is what I think explains me to a core but my true happy place is either practicing Yoga or being in a Gym. I love combining the power of lifting with the mobility and flexibility of yoga. I hope to bring that mindset and training to my yoga teaching. I am a Level 1 Certified Precision Nutritionist and Certified 200hr Yoga Teacher. I have been teaching for over a year and love to combine new techniques to help the body move and stretch. Can't wait to see you on the mat!
Rosemary is a Ryt-200 and teaches on Mondays at 5:30am, Friday at 5:30am and Saturdays at 10:30 at Elevation!