Alana Lee

Alana Lee began her journey in movement at the age of 3 with dance which then evolved into gymnastic, diving, cheerleading and partner acrobatics. Alana took her first yoga class at the age of twelve. Then after completing her competitive collegiate career at the University of Central Florida, she returned to yoga because she realized she needed to move her body for the rest of her life but in a mindful way. Through yoga she was able to overcome many challenges that she had faced in her athletic career and learned to connect to herself and love her body.
Alana has been teaching movement and meditation for over 20 years to all ages and levels. She has led workshops in Yoga and Fitness all over the world and is certified in 20 different formats and modalities, hatha, vinyasa flow, power yoga, mommy & me, kids yoga, Cardio Flow, SculptWorks, Antigravity Aerial yoga and AirBarre, Pole, Lyra, ballet barre fitness, Pilates, Acrobatics, Acro Yoga, TRX suspension trainer and RIP trainer, UrbanKick Cardio kickboxing, JumpSport trampoline Fitness, Pound, Pon De Flo Caribbean Dance, ecstatic dance, Spin, hands on healing, energy healing, transformational breath work and more. Since 2006 she has been teaching Yoga and Fitness as her full time career in Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. She was the NorCal regional Sculptworks Teacher Trainer for YogaWorks, lead regional group fitness Teacher Trainer for Crunch, and lead Trainer for Wee Yogis Kids Yoga teacher training program. In her spare time, she plays violin in a band and she performs partner acrobatics and AcroYoga all over the world. Her joy is sharing her passion for mind-body awareness with others and helping to make the world a better place one deep breath at a time.
Most recently, Alana has taken on transformational life coaching with the goal of walking the walk & guide others to do the same through uncovering their loops to supporting the growth of becoming ones best self. After completing her coaching certification with The Little Volcano, Alana got hired on as a Lead coach & to coach others going through their certification training.

James Coffin

James Coffin (goes by Jimmy or Yogi Jim), has practiced Yoga and studied the Esoteric Arts for 14 years. In 2020, he discovered the technology of Kundalini Yoga and embarked on a deep journey of self-discovery with the guidance of dedicated Yogis trained under Yogi Bhajan.

He firmly believes Yoga is for everyone. We all have the opportunity in this lifetime to awaken our powerful Kundalini energy and develop a relationship with Creation, to better navigate and fully experience the human adventure. Through our efforts, the Guru’s wisdom, and each other’s support, Kundalini Yoga helps us cultivate awareness, balance, and our instinctive, natural growth toward health and happiness. With dedicated practice, we nurture our soul’s desire to live harmoniously with the Universe, within and without. Yogi Jim sees humanity as one family, here to encourage and uplift one another. By changing ourselves and remembering we are all One, we can change the world. So, let's practice. With devotion, reverence, and discipline, we can embark on our own Hero's Journey. Keep up!

Lou McCall

**Lou McCall** began her studies in yoga and meditation at a young age. She has worked with teachers in various yogic disciplines as well as Taoism and Buddhism. Lou teaches a mix of therapeutic practices she calls SLO-YO, which is rooted in the classical Svastha yoga tradition of Krishnamacharya with an emphasis on pranayama.
She integrates other healing modalities, such as QiGong, neurobics and other science-backed longevity practices into this gentle approach, which has been called by students *Aquarian Fusion*.
Lou has been meditating for 50 years and explores with her students their individualized spiritual path through meditation. She is the author of *Meditation for Everyone: Your Secular Guide to Spiritual Growth*. Lou makes her home outside
Taos, New Mexico.

Ellen Durant

Ellen Durant is a new West Coast Swing instructor, bringing a unique blend of rhythm, connection, and relationship insight to the dance floor. With a background as a licensed marriage and family therapist and relationship coach, Ellen specializes in helping dancers build not only strong technique but also meaningful partnerships through movement. Her teaching style emphasizes communication, trust, and fun—making each class an opportunity to grow both as a dancer and a partner. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Ellen is here to guide you through the art of West Coast Swing with warmth, clarity, and a deep appreciation for connection.
To find out more about Ellen as a relationship coach, visit https://www.loveevolutions.com/ or email info@loveevolutions.com.

NunaJade

NunaJade was born and raised in Taos, New Mexico and loved to both sing & dance growing up. Soon after graduating Taos High School, she moved to San Diego and then LA to follow her California dreams. She learned to teach partner dancing in San Diego at “A Time To Dance Studio.” She then further pursued her singing arts by attending the Musician’s Institute and LA Recording in Los Angeles. She moved back to Taos with the love of her life, to be with family in 2019. She's looking forward to further expanding her love for the performing arts with all of you! Come enjoy a class of hers – more details of her dance fitness, Salsa, and Swing class descriptions in the schedule tab of this website.

Nuna will be teaching Cardio Dance & Swing Dance with Rick.

Makaylah McCleery

Makaylah McCleery (RYT 200hr) is a hatha-trained yoga teacher with a deep passion for yin and Bhakti yoga. As a kirtan musician and birthkeeper in training, she weaves devotion, presence, and nurturing care into her teaching and space holding. Makaylah holds reverence for the wisdom that emerges in silence and stillness. She honors the guidance of her teachers and is committed to sharing their transmissions in a way that supports students in embodying their true nature: Sat Chit Ananda (truth, consciousness, bliss).

Amy Krynicki.JPG — Amy Krynicki

Amy is a Certified Regenerative Health Practitioner, Clinical Iridologist, Reiki Master, and Vibrational Sound Healer. Her background is in art, design, and sound engineering for live music. During her own healing journey, she found reiki and energy modalities. Her passion for working with music led her to the holistic power of sound healing. Her personal practice is influenced by shamanic healing and still intends to grow with this practice.
After reversing Fibromyalgia and other chronic health issues, Amy relocated to Taos in November of 2020 to pursue a calling to help lead others to heal. Her services include full health consultations, iris exams, nutritional counseling, herbal recommendations, reiki and sound sessions, and bioresonance frequency.
Amy does live events that incorporate reiki, sound, and health education at the Loft and private sessions. She combines reiki and sound to facilitate a one-of-a-kind healing session and chakra clearing that will leave you relaxed, centered, and aligned using a handheld crystal bowl, a vibration station, bioresonance frequency, and other instruments as therapeutic tools,
To learn more about Amy and book a private Sound & Reiki Session or free health consult visit www.regenerativevibration.com or email amykrynicki@gmail.com.

Jvala Bowls Holly copy.jpg — **Jvala Moonfire**

Jvala Moonfire lived over 14 years in India absorbed in the ancient yogic path of consciousness evolution through sound. Immersed in the practices of mantra, breath, meditation and the study of Sanskrit Jvala lived and studied with her guruji in the ancient city Varanasi along the banks of the sacred Ganges River and in remote caves high in the Himalayas. Returning to the west in 2012, She continued her studies in sacred sound, training, and becoming a certified Sound Healer with international renowned Tom Kenyon and the Globe Institute of Sound & Consciousness.
Jvala Moonfire offers Crystal Bowl Sound Baths for individuals, private groups, and community events. She is passionate about sharing the transformational power of sound to affect consciousness and invoke healing, as she guides people into deeply regenerative meditative states through activated mantra, toning, and the powerful vibrations of the crystal singing bowls
To book a private Crystal Bowl Sound Bath email moonfireji@yahoo.com or text/call (575) 224-1561