Kimberly Damm

Owner of Yoga8 / 200 E-RYT Instructor/ ExpertRating Fitness Coach

“Yoga is for every BODY, we will not judge you on your body type, financial stature or any struggles you may currently be experiencing. Instead, we stand here with open arms to embrace, encourage and love you through this journey of life. Please come join us and become part of our family.”

Kimberly Damm is a lover of God, family, yoga, people, life, fitness and endurance sports. She has been teaching yoga for the past 6 years in the Waco area. Her mission is to help ALL people find a better quality of life. She created the studio with the intention of having a safe space for all to practice yoga. She is extremely passionate about the healing powers of yoga and is on a a mission to introduce yoga to those who have experienced trauma, those who have lots of stress and anxiety and those who feel that they "do not have" the body to do yoga.  At her studio you are not just a face but she will get to know you on a personal level and help you reach your goals. Community and support is really important to her so her studio provides scholarships for those who need assistance for memberships. 

When she is not teaching yoga at the studio you can find her being a mom to Addyson (13) and Austin (15) and a wife to Mark Damm, training for Ironman or endurance sports, having coffee with friends, or studying yoga philosophy.

For inspirational reading, check out her blog.

Confetti Llama

200 RYT Instructor

Elizabeth Oates

 Yoga instructor / Author / Speaker

“Yoga is for everyone, no matter your age or fitness level.”

In 2003, Elizabeth was devastated when her doctor said that—if she wanted to lessen the pain of her chronic migraines—she would need to stop her favorite high-impact exercises, like running, aerobics, and cycling. Reluctantly, she decided to try yoga instead. At first, this seemed like a huge mistake. Her balance was terrible, her flexibility non-existent, and her strength was pitiful. It took 18 months before she felt like she had a handle on the poses. Now, 15+ years in, she’s so glad she stuck with it. Not only has yoga helped her manage migraines, it has transformed her whole body and mind. Beyond the mat, Elizabeth is an avid reader of mostly non-fiction (with the occasional fiction thrown in as a sort of mental dessert). As a “recovering over-achiever,” she’s also written her own books to inspire other women to ditch the guilt and embrace freedom. For more, see her website at elizabethoates.com

Jackie Brewer

200 RYT Hour Instructor

*Bio coming soon*

Joy Pfanner

200 RYT Instructor / Social worker & therapist

“Serving and caring for others is the essence of the work I do. Yoga philosophy lines up so well not only with my profession, but also with my faith and world perspective.”

When Joy first stepped into a yoga studio in college, she found the poses awkward. But then came child’s pose, which was “almost a spiritual experience.” After her first year of consistent yoga practice, she noticed a huge reduction in her symptoms of fibromyalgia. Today, yoga also helps Joy manage the emotional and spiritual stress of being a full-time social worker and therapist. When she isn’t on the mat working on upside-down things, back-bend things, twists, and—always—proper alignment, you might find her reading, listening to music, making art, or cuddling with her husband and their rescue cat, Roo.

Kim Stuebben

200 RYT Instructor / Church office manager

“Yoga helps me calm the nerves, stop the mind chatter, and become ultimately present with what is happening, rather than reverting to my usual tendency to spiral into worry and fear.”

Kim holds a BA in religious studies and an MDiv in spiritual formation and discipleship. So she knows a thing or two about spiritual faith—and focused study. These traits served her well as she went through the 200-hour yoga certification through Beyond the Mat, hosted at Yoga8. Now, she’s also diving in to the 300-hour program in fall 2018. Not only has yoga helped increase Kim’s strength and flexibility, it’s helped control her anxiety. With regular practice, meditation, and controlled breathing, she can change her response to those anxious thoughts and feelings. Outside of yoga, Kim enjoys hiking in Cameron Park, baking delicious vegan sweet treats and breads, and meditating with her husband and Juma, “the most wonderful cat in the universe.” Oh, and she loves to organize things, which serves her well in her role as office manager for University Baptist Church.

Roxanne Glaser

200 RYT Instructor / Director of Marketing and Learning

“I know what it’s like to be nervous about trying out yoga. I would encourage anyone who is interested in yoga to come to the studio, introduce yourself to the instructor, and enjoy the journey.”

As director of marketing and learning at i2i Technologies, Roxanne’s weekdays are busy. She seeks restoration and peace not only through yoga, but from the evening sunset, from time with family, and through her artwork. When Roxanne’s husband passed away in 2015, she found yoga to be a healthy relief from the mental and physical symptoms of grief. Remembering how it felt to be anxious about her first yoga class, Roxanne enjoys teaching classes and workshops geared toward new yogis. She’s found her passion helping newcomers learn how to make practice their own and be comfortable adapting poses to meet the needs of their own bodies.

Sarah Neelley

200 hour Instructor / Graduate student in counseling

“I discovered yoga at a pivotal point in my life, when I was working through a deeply traumatic loss. Yoga helped me approach my pain in a much more gentle, less distressing way.”

Sarah came to her very first yoga class here at Yoga8, back when she had no idea what a bolster was. As someone grieving the loss of a loved one, she was drawn to the mental and emotional healing of a regular yoga practice. As a bonus, yoga helped bolster her body image, too. Before yoga, she would have said there’s no way she could handle x, y, z pose. Now, yoga is teaching her to never doubt herself and the amazing things her body can do, with time and patience. Outside of yoga, Sarah is in grad school, on a quest to become a licensed professional counselor. She loves scribbling in her journals, going for long walks with friends, or lingering over coffee and savoring a great, intentional conversation.