Meet the Team
Sue Amato
Sue Amato
Our fearless leader, Sue is the foundation of our entire community at TVO. Outside of teaching some of the most informative and educational classes we offer, she organizes all of the events at the studio, guides other teachers through planning their classes and specialty offerings, and trains the next generation of teachers through our YTT program. On top of all of this, she still finds time to personally engage in each and every student's journey.
Classes: Daily Practice, Yoga, Yoga Flow, Myofascial Yin
Jenny Scott
Jenny Scott
When she’s not managing the schedules of all of our teachers, as well as our studio space, Jenny offers a full range of classes - guiding you through your very first yoga class and sticking with you every step of the way as you build to more challenging Flows. Jenny is also a super strong 108 Guide.
Classes: Yoga 0.0, Yoga, Slow Flow, Yoga Flow
Aidan Lester
Aidan Lester
Aidan supports many of the studio’s daily flow from greeting folks as they arrive, to tech support, and insightful, well crafted writing. He is kind and sincere when communicating with guests and supremely helpful when offering them assistance. His compassion, knowledge, and wisdom (beyond his years!) come through when he takes the seat of yoga teacher. 108 journeyers should consider themselves lucky when paired to work with him!
Classes: Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Myofascial Yin, Restorative Reset
Loring Nagle
Loring Nagle
Drawing from an extensive background of teaching academically and within many modalities of yoga, Loring helps students find freedom of movement, breath, and mind at any pace and experience level. She also shares her expertise in helping to organize community events for our Beyond the 108 program, and can be found helping guests and maintaining our space every weekday morning.
Classes: Guided Meditation & Sound Healing, Restorative Yoga, Yoga
Becky Gillen
Becky Gillen
As a dedicated mother of three and a full-time worker, Becky understands the difficulty and necessity of balancing your practice around a busy personal life. Her classes offer not only the chance to move and relax your body, but incredible insights on how to live more fully and presently, despite the chaos around you.
Classes: Yoga Flow, Myofascial Yin
Brit Lubert
Brit Lubert
Brit has spent years developing a personal yoga practice focussed on building strength and stamina, blending her passions of dance and CrossFit. She now happily shares that practice with you to guide and aid in your own fitness journey.
Classes: Yoga Flow, Yoga Conditioning, Daily Practice
Ravi Hari Kaur
Ravi Hari Kaur
Our only certified Kundalini instructor, Ravi provides an experience in her classes unlike any other you’ll find here at The Valley Om. Combining her experience as a professional counselor and an avid practitioner, Ravi leaves students feeling relaxed in both mind and body.
Classes: Kundalini Yoga
Esperanza Brizuela-Garcia
Esperanza Brizuela-Garcia
A true example of what years of dedicated personal practice can do for both mind and body, Esperanza is one of the foremost experts on Ashtanga yoga in the Valley! Join her Sunday mornings to learn the ins and outs of one of yoga's oldest traditional practices.
Classes: Ashtanga Yoga
Rochelle Keesler
Rochelle Keesler
Rochelle offers classes steeped in long standing yogic tradition, pulling from a long lineage of Ashtanga teachers to offer classes that teach not only form and the benefits of consistent progress, but also a foundational understanding of the Sanskrit language and it’s place within her practice.
Classes (Substitute): Ashtanga Yoga
Andrea Zotynia
Andrea Zotynia
One of the first ever students to graduate from our Yoga Teacher Training, Andrea brings our functional mission to life in each class she teaches! Offering accessible flows for every body, with plenty of modifications and guidance along the way, you’re sure to leave these classes feeling strong, confident, and relaxed - no matter your experience level.
Classes (Substitute): Daily Practice, Yoga
Steve Maciejczyk
Steve Maciejczyk
A graduate of our inaugural YTT cohort, Steve uses his infectious energy to encourage students to move with excitement, ease, and a bit of humor. His classes are open to all levels and a wonderful experience for both new and experienced yogis alike.
Classes (Substitute): Daily Practice, Yoga
Susan Hannan
Susan Hannan
As a full-time professor at Lafayette University and an active psychologist, Susan is well acquainted with what it takes to create an engaging and accessible learning environment. After developing a personal practice with us here at TVO, she graduated from our YTT program to expand her teaching skills beyond the mind and into the body.
Classes (Substitute): Yoga