About Us

Julie Stone - Founder & Owner

Hi, I’m Julie Stone.

I help adults over 40 improve mobility, strength, and balance through slow, strong, mindful yoga designed for real life.

For the last 25 years, I’ve taught different forms of fitness and movement. But as I entered my 50s, my own understanding of movement began to change.

I started to realize that pushing harder was not always the answer.

Slowing down, paying attention, and moving more mindfully transformed the way I felt in both my body and mind.

That shift became personal.

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis has given me firsthand experience with how important it is to move in ways that support the body rather than fight against it.

Through slow, intentional movement, I’ve felt stronger, more connected, and more at home in my body than I did when I was constantly chasing intensity.

That is why I do this work.

I believe we have to keep moving our bodies if we want to maintain strength, balance, and function as we age.

I also believe yoga should be accessible, welcoming, and grounded in real life—not reserved for the young, thin, hyper-flexible, or advanced.

My work focuses on helping people over 40:

  • Improve mobility

  • Build strength

  • Increase balance

  • Reconnect with their bodies

  • Move with more confidence and ease

My teaching style is direct, supportive, and energetic, and my approach is rooted in functional movement, mindfulness, and healthy aging.

I’m a 500-hour certified yoga teacher with thousands of hours of continuing education focused on yoga therapy methods.

I specialize in helping people use movement as a tool to feel better in their bodies and live with greater confidence.

You don’t have to “look like a yogi” to belong here.

You do not need a headstand.

You do not need designer clothes.

You do not need to be naturally flexible.

You do not need to earn your place.

You just need a willingness to begin.

My mission is to help people age with strength, mobility, and confidence—and to leave a legacy of students who feel more capable in their bodies and more connected to themselves because of this work.

If you are looking for a more mindful, functional, and sustainable way to move, you are in the right place.

Certficiations:

  • 500 hour CYT

  • Level 2 Attuned Reiki Practitioner

  • Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner

  • Yoga Therapy Practitioner

Jen

Certified Yoga Teacher & Licensed Massage Therapist


Jen is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher.  She began her health and wellness journey as a yoga student and then as an instructor over a decade ago.  Jen enjoys teaching yoga that is geared towards all levels and every body.  Her slower paced classes give the students an opportunity to feel each posture and allows them to utilize their breath to settle into the posture and then transition to the next.  
In addition to teaching yoga, Jen is a licensed massage therapist. 

“I fell in love with massage because, like yoga, it provides peace and balance to both the body and the mind.”

Certficiations:

  • 500 hour CYT

  • Licensed Massage Therapist

Melanie

Certified Yoga Teacher

Melanie began practicing Yoga in 2002 after an injury, and quickly appreciated the physical healing power of asana, and the mental clarity she found through meditation. She was inspired to learn more about the traditional roots of yoga, becoming a 200 HR CYT in 2013. She continues to expand her knowledge and studies in the Science of Yoga, Reiki (Usui Method, Level II), and trauma-informed approaches to teaching. Her training in Aikido, Judo and Taekwondo over the past two decades has supported a mind/body connection, and has been the catalyst for slowing down her personal yoga
practice, thus inspiring that same shift in her teaching style. Her mission is to guide individuals through an intentional practice to find connection to the present moment through breath and movement. She seeks to inspire students to expand on their well-being, deepen their spiritual connection, and tap into the power of the space they hold.

Certficiations:

  • 300 hour CYT

Nicole

Certified Yoga Teacher and Aroma Therapist


Nicole discovered yoga is more than just a practice; it became a doorway to community, healing, and radiant energy. Now, as a 300-hour certified yoga teacher and aroma therapist, she helps others unlock that very door through restorative, slow-flow, and trauma-informed yoga.

Nicole's classes are like stepping into a sanctuary. She blends gentle movement, mindful breathwork, and the subtle magic of aromatherapy to create a space where everyone feels welcome and seen, regardless of experience or ability. With open arms and a warm smile, she guides you towards finding your own inner strength and serenity, one mindful breath at a time.

Certficiations:

  • 300 hour CYT

  • Level 2 Attuned Reiki Practitioner