About Us

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Lynda has been a dedicated student of various yoga styles and Ayurvedic principles since her early 20s. A pivotal moment in her life  came with a stage 3C breast cancer diagnosis, prompting her to make significant life changes and embark on a teaching journey during her treatment.

She achieved her 500-hour yoga teacher training and aerial yoga certification under the guidance of Jayne Bernasconi at Yoga on York. Lynda holds E-RYT500 and additional certifications in Trauma-Centered Yoga, Yoga for Arthritis, Chair Yoga, Reiki Master as an Integrative Wellness Coach.

Her  extensive training includes Trauma Sensitive Yoga, inspired by the work  of David Emerson and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Transformation Through  Post-Traumatic Growth, NLP, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga for Fascia.

In  2017, Lynda earned her Level 1 Energy Medicine Yoga Teacher Certification. She was then accepted into the original Energy Medicine Yoga Master Teacher Program with creator Lauren Walker, completing an  additional 300-hour teacher training. In 2019, Lynda led Maryland's inaugural LoveYourBrain 6-Week Fundamentals Program and continues as a Level 2 Facilitator for the LoveYourBrain Mindset Program. In 2023, she completed training in Yoga for Amputees and now offers both group and private sessions.

As the Lead Instructor for the 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Alliance approved teacher training programs at Pura  Vida Yoga & Integrative Wellness, Lynda imparts her extensive knowledge and passion for yoga to aspiring teachers. 

Recognized as a  Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP®), she is an expert in various Educational Categories.

Outside of teaching and managing her two yoga studios and business at Pine Valley Club, Lynda enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, biking, being outdoors,  reading,and exploring topics of interest. Most of all, she cherishes the moments with her grandchildren. 

Mike started practicing yoga on a regular basis when he joined Beach Bee’s Havre de Grace studio in September 2014. After 9+ years and over 1,000 classes of learning yoga from different instructors, He completed  the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in July 2024. His desire to teach is  based on the many positive experiences practicing yoga and realizing the benefits of improved balance, core strength, and muscle endurance. 

He favors an energetic class; however, he also wants to make classes accessible for students practicing at any level. When sequencing poses, he finds creative ways to incorporate an extended flow series that links our movement with our breath while testing endurance, challenging mental focus, and having fun. 

Beth first came to yoga as a way to recover from the physical demands of triathlon training and challenging hiking trips. What began as a form of  physical restoration quickly grew into something deeper: a practice that offered balance, resilience, and a calmer mind in the midst of life’s busy pace of work and family.

Her love for yoga blossomed into a passion for sharing it with others. In  2016, Beth earned her RYT200 certification from Charm City Yoga and later received certification in Yin Yoga. She is dedicated to guiding students through mindful and compassionate movement, encouraging them to listen to their bodies and make the practice uniquely their own.

Beth enjoys time in nature—hiking with her husband, Jon,  and their dog, paddle boarding, biking, golfing, and of course, keeping  up her personal yoga practice.

 Jennifer first became a student of traditional Hatha Yoga in her late teens when she enrolled in a class at her local community college. 

As life's journey continued, so did Jennifer's fascination with the Mind, Body, and Holistic Health. Obtaining her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology in 2008, Jennifer has a background in counseling and vocational rehabilitation. In her late 30s she pursued further holistic practices and was awarded Reike I, II and Master's in 2021. 

Becoming a Vibrational Sound Therapist through the Vibrational Sound Association in 2022, and earning her 200 hr Yoga Instructor Certification in 2023, Jennifer comes with a deep appreciation of the inner journey to one's true self.   

Winnie is a dedicated instructor of yoga, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong focused on healing and accessibility. Her practice focuses on restorative, gentle and all levels classes. She loves restorative yoga and practices that engage the parasympathetic nervous system.  Her teachings address the impacts of modern  stress and trauma by empowering students to find strength and peace in  the present moment. She is committed to building inclusive communities centered on well-being and personal growth.

Leigh’s goal in teaching is for people to have a better understanding and awareness of their bodies and to joyfully accept and celebrate who they are. Through a blended approach of learning and playing, she strives to balance information and fun in her classes – inviting folks to enjoy their yoga practice and

transform their lives. 

A yoga practitioner since the late 90s, she was drawn both to the physical and mindful aspects of yoga. 

While Leigh initially started with practicing Ashtanga her approach has shifted to a include a spirited variety of poses that builds power and flexibility both in mind and in body. A vigorous yoga class focused on a devotional asana practice with a deeply resonant spiritual practice. Her emphasis tends to be one that combines a balance of both stretching and strengthening; relying on her experience of ashtanga and

vinyasa. 

Leigh completed her 200-hour Teacher Training at Charm City Yoga in Baltimore, MD and has attended numerous yoga workshops, festivals, and events; and brings this knowledge to her classes.

Maria leads classes in meditation and yoga nidra (guided yogic relaxation). Her classes make traditional meditative practices accessible to everyone. They include techniques to cultivate focus,  introspection and compassion, imaginative guided visualizations, and sound meditation with Himalayan singing bowls. Her interest in contemplative practices began in college, where she minored in Asian Religions and majored in Art History. Years later, she began taking yoga classes which included meditation, yoga nidra and chanting, and invited (dragged) her friends to try them. Maria observed the positive impact these practices had on her best friend as he recovered from a serious  illness, and was inspired to share them with others to aid in healing and maintaining overall well-being. She completed her teacher training in the Hatha-Raja Yoga tradition of Swami Satyananda Saraswati in 2009, and has also trained in sound healing/meditation, yoga therapy and reiki. 

Bryn embarked on her yoga journey at the age of 18 and has been  passionately teaching for over two decades. With a rich experience in a  wide array of yoga styles, ranging from beginner to advanced levels,  Bryn is dedicated to helping her students achieve optimal benefits  through precise form and alignment. Beyond yoga, she also brings her  expertise to Pilates and barre classes, offering a comprehensive  approach to fitness and well-being. Bryn’s classes are designed to  inspire and empower students, fostering both physical and mental growth. 

Christina is a professionally trained ballroom dancer and has been teaching dance since 2002 and founded Beachbee Yoga in 2017. She began her journey on the mat as a teenager and was  immediately drawn to the wonderful mind, body, spirit, and holistic health benefits from a constant yoga practice and found it to be a nice compliment to her dancing.

Christina is a certified personal trainer, fitness instructor, and  ACE certified health coach with a Masters in Nutrition and Integrative Health. Her goal with clients is to help them achieve optimal health so she regularly mixes up her yoga classes and teaching style to incorporate barre, pilates, cardio, and strength training to keep clients engaged and excited about coming back to the mat time and time again.