Our Team of Teachers

Tracey’s journey into yoga began in 1995, when she discovered her first class in a gym, drawn to the unfamiliar rhythms of didgeridoo music and a feeling that something life-changing was happening. From that moment, yoga became more than just physical movement; it was a practice of mindful awareness that she immediately craved. Over time, it also became her lifeline. When her first baby was tragically born still, yoga offered her a way to process grief and find strength. The lessons she learned on the mat—about frustration, persistence, and acceptance—became essential tools for navigating life’s deeper challenges off the mat.

 

In 2003, inspired by her personal transformation through yoga, Tracey set out to share this gift with others by becoming a yoga teacher. Her studies with Deahna Brown in 2007 deepened her understanding of yoga's wisdom, and her advanced training at the Colorado School of Yoga in 2015 under Gina Caputo further refined her teaching. Through intelligent sequencing and a commitment to conscious living, Tracey approaches each class with the intention to create extraordinary experiences for her students.

 

Known for her approachable, down-to-earth style, Tracey has a unique ability to meet students where they are—whether they're new to yoga or seasoned practitioners. She fosters a space where everyone feels supported, with encouragement to modify when needed while challenging themselves to grow. With years of experience both in the classroom and in the studio, Tracey’s teaching adapts to the diverse ways people learn, ensuring every student benefits from their practice.

 

In addition to being an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), a Registered Children's Yoga Teacher, and a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher, Tracey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Education. She has twice been awarded Gold for Best Yoga Teacher in the Gazette’s Best of the Springs (2015 and 2018). As the co-owner and director of Hippie Soul Yoga, Tracey has led multiple yoga teacher trainings and continues to empower her community through yoga, with a passion for helping others live their fullest lives both on and off the mat.

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Danielle discovered yoga in college when she signed up for a hatha yoga series to fulfill a physical education requirement.  Danielle was hooked, and she welcomed the healing journey that yoga took her on.  

 

In 2010, she committed to a daily, regular yoga practice. By 2014 she was ready to take her journey to a new level, and signed up for teacher training with Meg Galazra, owner of YogaOne studio, located in Cedarburg, WI.  It was through teacher training that Danielle discovered a love for the dynamic movements of vinyasa flow, and an appreciation of the relaxing benefits of restorative yin yoga. In 2017 Danielle completed her advanced yoga teacher training with the fearless Gina Caputo, director of The Colorado School of Yoga. In 2018 she went on to take trauma informed training with Comeback Yoga and Warriors at Ease, both non profit organizations who serve the military population.  

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Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Marchelle's fitness career began in 1992. She began teaching yoga in 2007 but her yoga practice did not commence until 2011. 

 

Marchelle's approach to yoga teaching is light-hearted and fun. While having studied several styles of yoga, you will find that she is most connected to Vinyasa Yoga. From Gentle Yoga to Power Yoga, you will always leave her class feeling nurtured and grounded in the breath and movement of the class.  She believes that yoga is for anybody and any body.

 

Marchelle is very passionate about healthy living inside and out.  When she isn't teaching Yoga, you can find her teaching Indoor Cycling or enjoying home workouts. Outside of fitness, she is a proud mom of three beautiful, athletic children and adored wife of her retired Navy husband of more than 26 years.

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Sarah first discovered yoga in college with a Rodney Yee VHS tape borrowed from the library. From that initial practice, she felt an immediate shift both mentally and physically. Yoga quickly became a passion and a steady lifeline during challenging times.  

 

Since beginning her studies in the 1990s, Sarah has pursued extensive training in trauma-sensitive yoga, restorative yoga, vinyasa, neurogenic tremoring, and mindfulness practices. She completed her 500-hour certification with Jason Crandell, further deepening her expertise and commitment to the practice.  

 

As a teacher, Sarah’s goal is to help students reconnect with themselves through yoga. Her approach leads students from broad, functional movement to a more nuanced and mindful experience in their bodies. She strives to create a calming environment where students leave class with a balanced and regulated nervous system.  

 

Sarah is passionate about making yoga accessible to everyone. In addition to being part of the Hippie Soul Yoga team, she teaches high school students in District 11. She believes yoga is for every age and stage of life. Her teaching emphasizes safe movement, gentle breathwork, and mindful attention, with a focus on building strength and mobility to support students in feeling well and enjoying the activities they love.  

 

Outside of yoga, Sarah has been married for 27 years and is a proud mom to two grown sons. Her two dogs keep her active outdoors. A naturalist, cinephile, musician, and lifelong learner, Sarah approaches life with curiosity and care.  

 

She is grateful to the Hippie Soul community for trusting her with their practice. Hippie Soul Yoga provides a welcoming space to explore the truths of the body and connect with a supportive community. Sarah warmly invites everyone to practice with her and experience yoga in their own unique way.

As an avid athlete, Abby started practicing yoga over a decade ago for injury prevention and cross training. She quickly discovered yoga was so much more than just stretching. It didn't take long for her to fall in love with the practice and the "whole being" transformation that came with it. 

 

Abby is trained in Integrated Vinyasa and crafts intelligently designed sequences that encourage exploration and growth, nurturing strength, flexibility, and mobility. Abby's heart for each of her classes is to hold space for you to recalibrate, refresh and discover your strength, confidence and clarity.

 

Off the mat, Abby owns and operates a homeschool enrichment program, homeschools her three children and loves all things active and outdoors: running, hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, gardening, all of it!

Tina has been a practicing yogi for over ten years and has been teaching since graduating from the Colorado School of Yoga in 2020. She was introduced to yoga as a fitness class, and quickly became immersed in the many benefits that the practice offered to more than just her physical body. Throughout the years, her personal practice has continued to be deeply impactful in maintaining her mental health off the mat. 

 

She enjoys crafting classes that are accessible, playful, and fun! Her priorities when offering a yoga class are always safety and inclusivity. She hopes to guide you into YOUR own unique practice with a feeling of confidence and curiosity. 

 

Tina truly believes that yoga is a continuing practice of connection; not just of our minds and bodies, but to each other as human beings. She is proud to be a part of the Hippie Soul community and looks forward to practicing with you soon!

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Lisa King is a native to Colorado Springs minus 8 years that she lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. She came to know yoga in 2011 and completed her 200 hour YTT certification in 2020 . Since discovering yoga It has brought much intentionality, peace, and growth to many facets of her life -physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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She is a mom of two sons, one daughter and two dogs. She loves to read, cook, hike, spend quality time with loved ones, and soaking up sunshine any chance she can get!

 

Lisa’s philosophy as a yoga teacher is to encourage her students to honor wherever  they are in their yoga practice. She feels passionate about inviting her students to come to their mat just as they are in the here and now . 

 

“I want to help empower all of my students to feel strong, centered, and graceful in their body, mind, and spirit - no matter where they are in their practice.“

Iantha began teaching fitness classes 18 years ago. Her main goal at the time was creating athletic cross training classes to support obstacles racing. She realized flexibility and strength are two key foundations to racing, recovery and living a healthy lifestyle. She started teaching Barre to help with coordination, flexibility and core strength. There is so much joy in movement; Barre is a fun way to share it. She teaches an athletic Barre and loves that it targets specific muscle groups and enables all of us to be stronger versions of ourselves.

 

Outside of the studio, she is an animal (dogs, cat and snake oh my!) mom, wife, engineer and obstacle racer. Summer is her favorite time of the year in Colorado. She loves the long days and warm night to spend time outdoors.​​​​​​

Jess began her yoga journey in 2013. After attending her first Yoga on the Rocks at Red Rocks, she was hooked. Yoga was fascinating to her in that it encompassed not only the physical practice but also emotional and spiritual pieces. The message of self-love interwoven in the sequencing of class was one she needed to hear and longed to share with others. 

 

Jess completed her Dreamcatcher Teacher Training with Rebecca Butler at The Sanctuary Yoga Room in 2017. The theme shared in teacher training of always having the option to choose joy resonates deeply with Jess, and her goal is to share her experiences with others and to give students a space to connect with themselves on their journey to finding wholeness. Off the mat, Jess is a wife, mama, nutrition therapist, and lover of all things nature. 

Heather was introduced to  yoga seventeen years ago because it was recommended to her by her doctor to help control the pain from scoliosis and a degenerative disc disease. SheI had no idea where it would eventually take her. Yoga helped Heather heal her mind/body connection. 

 

She completed her advanced yoga teacher training in Colorado Springs and has been teaching for the last five years. She is passionate about education, alignment, and building connecting relationships with her students. 

 

When Heather is not teaching yoga, or being a single mom of a tenacious 16 year old boy, she is enjoying the outdoors, hiking, camping, and backpacking! ​​​​​​​​​

Penelope's yoga and meditation journey started over 20 years ago with self practice. In 2017 she went to Thailand to take her first Yin yoga course and has been dedicated to learn more about yoga every day and she has been teaching with joy and compassion since her first course.

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Penelope's mission here in life is to inspire and guide people like you, to find their way to living a more balanced life.

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In Penelope's teaching of yoga and meditation there is created space for you, to discover your inner voice and truth, so that you can soften your breath, open and deepen your practice. She teaches both yoga and meditation from her heart and she wishes to share the wisdom she has learned throughout her own journey, for you to take home.

Rene’ is a native Texan who has recently moved to Colorado Springs.  She brings with her 14+ years of yoga experience, training and knowledge. Rene' is a wife and mother of two grown children and three fur babies. 

 

Her hobbies include hiking, ballet and crafting. You can find her on social media as The Lotus Chick. Rene' looks forward to meeting each one of you and getting to know you both on and off the mat. 

 

Namaste, the light in me honors the light in you. 

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An Army brat turned reservist and Army wife, Wesley loves exploring new places and meeting people. After settling in the woods near the Black Forest she turned to yoga to explore its benefits to her inner world as well as physical and mental well-being. She discovered so many more benefits at Hippie Soul: progressive balance, flexibility and community.

 

Through the thoughtful offerings and talented teachers, she was inspired to deepen her learning and has sought out training in Restorative, Yin and Trauma Sensitivity as well as certification at the Colorado School of Yoga. A life long learner Wesley is continually looking for ways to make yoga accessible for herself and others. 

 

She loves to get together with her boys at their homes in the Denver area, or read, hike and travel with her husband and big dogs. 

Sebastian’s journey into yoga began at the ripe age of 12 when he attended his very first yoga nidra class. This profound and meditative experience set the tone for the rest of his yoga teaching journey when years later he came back to yoga by taking his first asana class. Falling in love with the practice, he would be led to take a take a leap by signing up for 200 hour training and eventually expanding beyond to 300 hour and many other training experiences.

 

His mission is to create a space of warmth, acceptance, and authenticity, where individuals can fully embrace themselves. 

 

Through genuine connection and compassionate guidance. He holds space for others to explore their own journeys, allowing their true voice and inner wisdom to emerge without judgment or the need to fix. He is committed to fostering a supportive environment where healing, growth, and self-empowerment naturally unfold. 

 

Outside of yoga, Sebastian is an animal lover and can often be found taking care of all kinds of dogs and cats among his own special pups. He loves exploring physical challenges whether barefoot hiking or calisthenics, before unwinding by cooking up yummy meals for his friends and family.