BA, MBA, K-12 Certified Teacher, E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Julie has practiced yoga for over 30 years. Her background is in Hatha yoga with an emphasis on pranayama. Outside of yoga, Julie is the president of a small foundation that supports the arts and sciences, and she manages several rental properties. In addition, she is a gourmet cook and master baker. A former performing arts teacher at the junior high level, Julie pays close attention to all her students at the same time while creating a classroom environment that is both relaxing and challenging.

Julie joined Barefoot soon after it opened and has been an integral part of the Studio, including teaching a unit on pranayama and breath integration in the 200 hour teacher training program. Always smiling and offering knowledge to those who attend class, Julie currently teaches on-line Mellow Flow classes.

E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®

Yvonne began her yoga journey sporadically at a gym, where it challenged her body but didn’t connect the way it does today. Then, an invitation to join a meditation workshop at Barefoot came in, and the space and vibe intrigued her. After a few classes, Yvonne was hooked. It felt like home, a space where she was accepted, supported, and embraced.

Yvonne lives with several ailments that can sometimes leave her bedridden. Learning to connect breath to body truly began to improve her practice and overall quality of life. The difference she felt from yoga was incredible. But why did it work?

When Yvonne took the 200-hour teacher training at Barefoot in 2015, she did not intend to teach. However, as the training came to completion, she knew she wanted to share the bliss that can be attained through yoga.

“I have now been teaching for nearly 9 years and am grateful for every minute.”

RYT® 500

A licensed cosmetologist for 10+ years, Nicole is passionate about helping others see the beauty they possess, inside and out. She is blessed to witness the big impact little things can have. To that end, she utilizes her intuition to tailor the emphasis to the unique needs of each class. As a result, she hopes to impart to every participant a sense of their own amazing energy.

“When I was introduced to the life-changing experience of yoga, I truly understood the depth of inner beauty, gentle strength, and the importance of balance. I fell in love. The fact that simple poses and breathwork can transform physical, emotional, and mental states is awe-inspiring.”

Nicole believes that yoga provides amazing benefits for everyone, body and soul. She loves to see clients’ transformations, and her journey to assist that transformation continues to expand.

Nicole currently teaches Yin classes in person at Northwest Medical Massage on Giaconda and can be found in our library on Barefoot Streaming. At the end of class, she provides Reiki to assist in the healing of all four levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

RYT® 200

She brings a sense of artfulness to every class. Joy can be found in person at Northwest Medical Massage on Giaconda and can be found in our library on Barefoot Streaming.

E-RYT® 500, RYT® 500, YACEP®

A seasoned teacher and seeker, Melissa creates spaces for self-discovery via accessible asana, pranayama, guided meditation, and the application of yoga philosophy in the modern world. Expect to be met with loving kindness and offered tools to help you balance body and mind, feel an inner sense of calm, and build resilience. No flexibility is required, and mats are optional! Her workshops and teacher training include engaging materials, mentoring, and supporting each student’s yogic journey.

As a former Type A team leader, figure skater, and race car driver, Melissa was introduced to yoga in 2012 as a way to manage stress, regain range of motion, and find balance. Yoga delivered! Today, she is RYT®500 certified with specialized training in trauma-informed yoga, accessible yoga, restorative yoga, yin yoga, chair yoga, pranayama, and yoga philosophy. When not teaching, she enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her family and taking more yoga-related courses.

Melissa currently teaches Hatha classes in person at Northwest Medical Massage on Giaconda and can be found in our library on Barefoot Streaming. She is available for private sessions in the Hatha, Gentle, Yin, Chair, and Restorative styles.

RYT® 200

David’s yoga path is a little different than most. His 32-year career in law enforcement included assignments in SWAT, Air Rescue Paramedic and Rope Rescue Technician, Police Academy instructor in Defensive Tactics, Motorcycle patrol, and Special Investigations Detective. Participating in a variety of styles of martial arts and competing in open matches left him with numerous injuries. Competing in triathlons, eco challenges, and anything else where the potential for injury was high compounded these injuries. Realizing this was not a path he could continue on, he began to take yoga classes. The calm and quiet of yoga helped him change the way he treated his body and his mind.

In 2017, he completed Barefoot’s 200-hour yoga teacher training and began leading classes. He expanded his training by taking classes in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Chair yoga, and yoga nidra. Today, you can find him in person at Northwest Medical Massage on Giaconda and can be found in our library on Barefoot Streaming.

Yoga introduced Angelina to self-actualization and healing. Her adolescence was marked by anxiety, depression, and PTSD. At 13, she was introduced to yoga and meditation. At 16, she received her first Reiki healing. All changed her life and helped her realize her purpose: to help others heal and connect with their true nature. In 2015, Angelina received her 200-hour RYT in Ashtanga-Vinyasa and fell in love with teaching. She received her 300-hour RYT in Bhakti in 2017.

From a young age, Angelina was drawn to the energy and beauty of the desert. Following her passions, she moved to Tucson from Long Island, NY, in 2019.

• Holistic Healing
• Counseling
• Private yoga and mentorship

Website:  angelinalange.com

Email:  [email protected]