Brittany Cheadle
she/her/hers
RYT-200, Facilitator
Embark on a transformative journey with Brittany as your dedicated yoga guide, where she blends the fluidity of power yoga with the introspection of yin yoga. With over a decade of personal practice, she’s committed to leading you towards physical, mental, and spiritual wellness through mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation.
In sessions, she creates a nurturing and inclusive environment, inviting you to explore and connect with your inner self. Together, you’'ll cultivate presence in both mind and body, fostering a deeper sense of awareness and self-discovery.
Beyond the yoga mat, you'll find her immersed in a variety of passions, from the pages of a good book to the intensity of Muay Thai training. She also cherishes hikes with her beloved dog, Jasmine, and hitting the dance floor with friends. Join Brittany in the journey of self-exploration and holistic well-being.
Hannah Davis
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LMSW, LGSW, E-RYT-200, YACEP, Founder & Executive Director
Hannah Davis is a social worker, yoga teacher and coach, passionate about leadership, youth and family.
Hannah began practicing yoga in 2009. She completed her 200-Hour yoga teacher certification from Sky House Yoga in Silver Spring, MD in 2017. Hannah has completed various trauma-sensitive healing trainings, including Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model, Street Yoga’s Trauma-Informed Yoga for Youth Training, Surviving Assault: Yoga Essentials as Early Intervention Following Assault or Trauma with Diana Tokaji and Mind-Body Medicine Training through the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. She leads several healing, trauma-informed community-based yoga classes for youth and adults.
Hannah holds a Master of Social Work from University of Maryland – Baltimore, a Master of Public Management from University of Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a minor in sociology from Temple University. She is an Independent Licensed Social Worker in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Hannah sits on the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Gold Award Panel and serves as Chair with the Montgomery County Collaboration Council.
Kathryn Gitthens
she/her
RYT-200, Facilitator
After retiring from social work Kathryn Gitthens became certified as a chiropractor assistant and yoga instructor at Kripalu Academy in 2018. Her goal is to provide to others, especially those that may not feel comfortable going to a yoga studio, the benefits of incorporating a yoga practice into their life.
She now works with three chiropractors and a physical therapist working with individuals one-on-one. When she's not practicing yoga herself, she likes to spend time with family, hike, travel and most importantly of all play with her granddaughter.
Smita Khatri
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RYT-200, Facilitator
Smita Khatri is a lover of movement and stillness. Smita's first experience with teaching yoga was in 2015, when she began sharing meditation and simple yoga with male and female inmates at the Boulder County Jail. She experienced deep meaning and fulfillment in her work at the jail, and taught there for almost 2 years. In 2016, Smita completed a 200-hour Hatha Yoga teacher training in Kerala, India. And since 2009, she has completed three 10-day silent Vipassana meditation courses. Her yoga classes focus on breath and movement, stillness and surrender, and being kind and gentle to the body.
In addition to yoga, Smita enjoys sharing her joy for dance with others. She has taught dance since 2007, and has also practiced Hanna Somatics and Feldenkrais movement for many years. Currently she teaches yoga and dance in Maryland and D.C. at various fitness centers, as well as a senior center and hospital.
Born in Maryland, Smita has spent extended periods of time living in Greece, India, New Zealand, Hawaii, and many other beautiful places on this planet.
Arden Perry
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Coordinator, Marketing & Training
Arden is a training coordinator and marketing specialist dedicated to promoting health equity. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Community Health, specializing in health communication and program development. She advocates to improve the lives of marginalized groups, particularly those affected by mental health difficulties and experiences of trauma. Her goal is to broaden the scope of mental health treatment by advocating for and maximizing the healing potential of mind-body practices through the integration of the trauma-informed framework.
Arden is experienced in program development and outreach, her most notable projects being: an art therapy program for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fundraising efforts to reduce food insecurity in PG County, and a marketing campaign to advocate for eye health and prevent blindness in Illinois.
In addition to training and marketing, Arden shares her passion for the trauma-informed approach in her work as a trial team paralegal. Here, she brings her trauma education to the legal field by providing clients with much needed support as they navigate newfound experiences of trauma and the complexities of medical treatment.
Stefanie Stofko
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RYT-200, Content Manager
Stefanie is a social media manager and virtual assistant. She helps organizations maintain their presence on social media and connect with their community in a creative way.
She also began practicing yoga in 2015 and received her 200-hour RYT certification in 2020. In her free time, she also enjoys spending time outdoors, photography, painting, traveling, and spending time with her pets.
Reid Yearwood
he/him/his
Operations Manager
Coming soon!