About Us
Owner - Yvonne Renee
Yoga came into my life during a challenging time, quickly becoming more than just physical exercise—it became essential for my holistic well-being and healing. It taught me resilience, self-trust, and helped me find my voice and purpose. I became a yoga teacher to share these transformative yoga benefits with others, continuing to learn so that I can better support my students.
While I teach various yoga styles, I’m most inspired by dynamic vinyasa flows that combine strength and breath. The story of Virbhadra, the warrior, resonates with me and inspired the name of this yoga studio, A Warriors Place. Here, we welcome everyone at any stage in their journey, honoring growth, healing, and purposeful movement.
I am a 500 RYT and have been teaching for 15 years. I have certifications in Hot, Power, Vinyasa and Trauma-Informed Yoga. I also have my Group Advanced Fitness, Nutrition & Mobility/Movement Coach Certification.
Kristen
Kristen is a 200 RYT
Hello, I'm Kristen—a newly certified 200-hour yoga instructor, as well as a wife, mom, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend. I enjoy traveling, cooking, swimming and being around people. My love of yoga began about 4 years ago, and I cannot wait to see how it continues to evolve.
Nikki
Nikki is a 200 RYT
Nikki is a 200 RYT with her BUTi certification. She’s a local girl and looking forward to bringing BUTi to the area.
Ayanna
Ayanna is 500 RYT who has been teaching since 2017.
Ayanna's yoga journey first began in 2009 as a way to manage ADHD and became a lifelong path. Trained in Ayurveda and Ashtanga in Goa, India, and Pranayama, Kundalini, and Hatha through a 2025 stay at a Himalayan ashram in Rishikesh, India. Her classes blend free-flowing movement and chakra awareness with grounded embodiment, helping students feel at home in their bodies and connected to their own power.
She will be teaching a couple of different yoga classes in the studio.
Ann
I started my fitness journey early. Most of my life I was involved in some kind of fitness class. About four years ago, I decided that I wanted to become a fitness instructor. So through LA fitness I became certified in group fitness and cycling. I am super excited to teach at A Warrior’s Place.
Amelia
Amelia is a certified yoga instructor and personal trainer who brings a strength-focused approach to her classes. As an ultramarathoner, she emphasizes endurance, mobility, and resilience in her classes. Her classes are designed to challenge the mind and body to blend strength training and intentional movement to help her students build power, stability, and confidence on and off the mat.
Taylor
Professional Ice Skater, Installer and Choreographer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines since 2012
-Honor graduate from The Ohio State University with a Bachelors in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and an Associates in Arts from CSCC
-Certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine since 2015, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and 10 years experience working with those with Parkinson’s.
-Published author in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2023) and research team member with the Ohio State University’s Physical Therapy Department (2022)
Warrior Teachers
Our team of certified instructors at our yoga & fitness studio is dedicated to guiding you on your fitness/healthy journey.