INSTRUCTORS

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Carrie Goeddertz, E-500YYT

Carrie is passionate about life, knowing each day is a gift and lives it to the fullest. Her love of all things outdoors (and warmer than North Dakota weather) brought her to Boise 10 years ago. Skiing, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, daily walks with her 3 doxies are some favorites. To bring balance into her life, she began practicing yoga 20+ years ago, After a tugging at her heart to dive deeper into the practice of yoga, Carrie completed yoga teacher training in 2016. She holds certifications in Vinyasa, Holistic Yoga Flow, Yin and

Taylor started practicing yoga in 2012 after the birth of her second son. She quickly fell in love with it. She got her RYT-200 through YogaFaith and has enjoyed teaching ever since. “Yoga calms the mind and strengthens the body. It has taught me discipline and shows me how to calm my mind in times of turbulence.” Taylor specializes in Vinyasa but also enjoys teaching Yin and Hatha yoga styles. Her signature Flow class is sure to make you sweat but you’ll have a lot of fun doing it! When Taylor’s not teaching she enjoys her career as a registered nurse and raising her 2 lively boys. Don’t miss her on Fridays for a B12 or Vitamin D shot!

Hello! My name is Charity Grace, and I am a trauma informed yoga teacher and a student of Ayurvedic gut and hormonal health. Ever since I was a child, I have been drawn to self healing and curious about the holistic lifestyle. After suffering decades of chronic migraines, fatigue, and depression, as well as attending hundreds of doctors appointments with no relief, I started to heal myself with the holistic tools I had learned when I was young. After curing most of my physical and mental health issues, I dove into studying ways to help others. Looking forward, I am now a certified and registered yoga teacher, specializing in yin yoga, trauma management, as well as sound healing and Ayurvedic gut health. I am excited to spend the rest of my career helping people find their connection to nature and to their true self, without the heavy reliance on western practices. I currently teach yoga and hold sound baths at local studios all around Boise, Idaho, and eventually, I plan on opening a retreat center in Central America where those struggling with their health can come and heal and find their true source of earths life force.

#amandaruffner 

I  began my yoga practice through breath work.  During times of intense stress I’d close my eyes and deepen my breath, ultimately finding peace and stillness.  Unbeknownst to me at the time, I was meditating.  Since then I’ve grown to love various types of yoga, ranging from Ashtanga to Yin to Hot Power yoga.  I obtained my RYT 200 Hot Yoga certification at Eagle Yoga House in 2018.  After that I began immersing myself in more training, certifying in Yin, Hot Vinyasa, Rocket Yoga, and am currently pursuing my 500RYT through Carmen Aguilar (cYoga).  My goal as an instructor is to help students achieve the healthiest, happiest, and strongest version of themselves.  

I’m Dani Forbess and I work as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a Yoga Instructor. My goal is to create the possibility for people to see their path to healing and to help them achieve it. I worked for 20 years as a pastor in the Presbyterian church where I launched an artistic healing community, helped to open a community garden, coached cheerleading, and worked with the non profit sector to open a homeless shelter. I now live in Eagle with my husband and three teenagers. You can find us skiing, mountain biking, or at the gym. 

Idaho born and raised, I started practicing yoga in the Treasure Valley at the age of 10. I enjoy all things outdoors and sharing times with the people I love in the beautiful environment we call home. I have practiced yoga all over North America and look forward to teaching, learning , and sharing experiences with this vibrant yoga community. 🫶

PENNY SMITH R.Y.T 500

Penny grew up in Sun Valley, Idaho. She developed a passion for skiing, biking, volleyball and anything that involved the outdoors. When she moved to Boise to attend college, she acquired a love for aerobics and soon became an instructor. Later in life, she decided to turn her attention to the benefits of yoga. Penny is a certified YogaFit instructor and a R.Y.T 200 Certified yoga instructor. She has attended numerous workshops training under such names as Seane Corn, Max Strom, Natasha Rizopoulos, Julian Walker Rolf Gates, Amy Ippoliti, Tiffany Cruikshank and Jo Tastula.

Penny believes that when you make a commitment to practice yoga, you will experience physical and mental benefits through increased balance, stability, strength, endurance and energy. Yoga opens our hearts, clears our minds and removes judgement of ourselves and of others. Penny would like to invite everyone to come and join her on this amazing journey. You have the one life, why not live it in the most positive way.

Sally is an RYT 500, certified in Vinyasa through Sage Yoga & Wellness & trained in Adaptive Yoga with Ken Lewis & Zen Adaptive. When she's not practicing asanas, Sally can be found in the back yard weeding, travelling with her husband, or outdoor adventuring with one of her four adult children. Sally's favorite pastime though is lying in the sun with a good book, unless of course there is a bit of wildlife or a toddler to amuse her.

Jenny Mundy-Castle has been practicing yoga for for 25 years and received her teacher certification in Ashtanga Vinyasa from an intensive training in Rishikesh, India. Her Intense Flow class incorporates elements of the traditional Ashtanga series with a more modern twist on the vinyasa flow that includes sweat-inducing, surprising moves with a fitness element. A restorative end to each of her classes promises to leave students refreshed and invigorated for the rest of the day. While Jenny is a recent transplant to Eagle, she is excited to be a part of the Red Yoga staff.

Mara Crosby 200hr RYT

​certification from The Yoga Underground.

Specializes Tahna/Vinyasa flow but has a newfound passion for restorative yoga.

Mara has lived in the eagle area since 2016, and never plans to leave this amazing place! She loves connecting with others, yoga, mountain biking, dancing, skiing, writing, and trying new things.

She really encourages her students to dive deep and get to know, and listen to, their own bodies. She creates a space where you can practice in a way that serves you. She likes to mix it up often, so expect new challenges every time you step on the mat with her as your guide.