Kimberly Damm

Owner of Yoga8 / 200 E-RYT Instructor/ 500 RYT and currently persuing Yoga Therapist Certificaton

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

Roxanne Glaser

200 and 500 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.