IVY 200 HR Graduates

Anne is a primary care physician with a passion for helping people treat and prevent chronic illnesses through healthy food and physical activity. She is excited to use yoga to help people reconnect with their bodies and minds and build their own personal tools for a healthy life.

Anna is passionate about creating gentle practices that encourage an ongoing search for inner-insight. She hopes to provide practices for healthcare workers, patients, and people in her community. 

April loves the outdoors and is passionate about helping others stay active for lifelong health. As an Extension Agent, she blends yoga principles with practical programs to enhance mobility, promote wellness, and strengthen community connection.

Contact information: arpayne@vt.edu

Grace integrates yoga into horticulture and entomology lessons for adults and youth, blending movement, mindfulness, and nature. She is passionate about expanding her expertise and collaborating with volunteers to make her extension programs more holistic and impactful.

Heather brings a background in psychology to her understanding and teaching of yoga. She hopes to teach a variety of folks to practice yoga in a way that promotes self-compassion and body neutrality.

Jane weaves mindful movement and breathwork to balance the mind and body.  She hopes to tailor a practice suitable for all levels in non-traditional yoga communities.

Megan is a VCE Agent with a strong foundation in leadership and horticulture, called to helping others experience the healing power of movement. She is developing a holistic community program that weaves together food growing, cooking, and movement.

Miriam has a long history of being at odds with her body and mind. Yoga helped her make peace with both, and she is passionate about helping people meet someone amazing on the mat: themselves. 

I’m Naida, a 200-hour Registered Yoga Instructor with a background in nutrition and physical activity. I offer yoga experiences for youth and adults that combine movement, breathwork, and journaling to support overall well-being. Each session features music to inspire flow and includes access to bolsters, mats, blankets, and straps for a comfortable, enriching practice.

Grounded in her 200-hour YTT training and nutrition background, Savannah provides practical guidance for comprehensive wellness through programs offered as a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with NC Cooperative Extension. She is passionate about creating a supportive environment that helps participants connect with their bodies and cultivate lasting health.