1. Waleah Norton - Instructor
Waleah Walker-Norton (she/her) is a Registered Yoga Teacher RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance and owns Red Earth Yoga Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She is trained in the study of Ashtanga Vinyasa in Mysore India under the direction of Saraswathi Jois at the K PATTABHI JOIS ASHTANGA YOGA INSTITUTE.
In April 2020, she completed her 500 teacher training hours from the Nexus Yoga Institute in Nosara, Costa Rica. Waleah and her amazing staff at Red Earth Yoga Center teach over 25 classes a week. Prior to opening her Vocational School, Red Earth Yoga Teacher Training Institute, Waleah taught the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cowboy Golf Team, Cowgirl Golf Team, Cowgirl Soccer Team, Cowgirl Softball Team, Cowboy Basketball Team, & Cowboy Tennis Team. Waleah creates a safe space for ALL students and levels.
2. Gail Holland - Instructor
Gail began yoga primarily for the physical benefits, primarily stress reduction, but over the years has come to appreciate the other benefits especially the relationship between the mind and the body. She has studied under several excellent teachers in Stillwater and has attended workshops in Oklahoma, Texas, Washington D.C. and Oregon with teachers including Todd McLaughlin, Tim Feldman and Kino McGregor. She attends classes in different locations when on vacation and enjoys the different teaching styles she encounters. She is particularly appreciative of the encouragement and yoga instruction from Waleah Norton.
To deepen her practice, she attended teacher training at Ashtanga Yoga Center in Norman Oklahoma which included not only the study of asana but yoga philosophy, meditation and thai massage. She received her 200 hr RYT certification in May 2014.
Gail is employed as the County Executive Director for Payne and Lincoln Counties as the USDA/Farm Service Agency and has two adult children, Andrew and Mary Lugg.
3. Lonna Freshley - Instructor
Lonna Freshley (she/her) has been practicing yoga over a decade and completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2019. She enjoys the philosophy behind yoga and integrating it into her daily life by practicing the connection between mind, body and soul. Lonna’s classes are centered on intention-setting, breath and being present, wherever that is for you. Lonna's classes are great for all level, she currently teaches Harmony & Breathwork, Pop up events, Mindful meditations and hosts fun Fresh Jams featuring great tunes.Book Contact
4. Elena Barton - Instructor
Elena Barton (she/her) began her yoga journey 10 years ago and instantly noticed the benefits the practice had not only on her body, but also on her mind and heart. Eventually her love for yoga brought her to Yoga Teacher Training in 2016. She got her 200-hour certification from Spirit House Yoga in OKC and her Prenatal Yoga teacher training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA.
Her passion in teaching yoga is to make yoga safe and accessible for everybody, create space for students to experience mind-body connection on the mat and to invite them on the journey to deeper peace and self-discovery. A Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, Elena brings seven years of experience in the birth field into her Prenatal yoga classes, offering mothers practical tools they can use to have a more satisfying pregnancy, labor and birth.
In her spare time, Elena is usually cooking for her friends, hosting a party, exploring the world or playing with her backyard chickens.
5. Lauren P - Instructor
Lauren P. (she/her) @LunaYoga321 is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200) and has been leading amazing classes at Red Earth Yoga since 2023. She travels and teaches all level courses. One of the favorites that she leads at Red Earth is the Sunday 1pm All Level Class. It is the perfect weekend class to reset your mind and body!Book Contact
6. Sadie Sanchez - Instructor
Sadie Sanchez (she/her) teaches a gently loving flow every other Sunday evening called Yin Yoga. This 90 minute class is candlelit and slowly moves from one peaceful pose to the next. With her guidance Sadie helps renew the spirit and gets your mind and body set for the week.Book Contact
7. Andrea MacPeters - Instructor
Andrea MacPeters (she/her) brings a deep passion and knowledge to her teaching. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance and carries a love for Ashtanga and Restorative Flows. She holds a Thai Bodywork certification, incorporating holistic healing techniques into her classes. With a background in Sociology (B.A. Oklahoma State University), she has a unique understanding of the mind-body connection and is IFS (Internal Family Systems) and Trauma Informed. Andrea loves to incorporate breathwork, meditation, and sound therapy into the Red Earth Studio.Andrea is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing space for ALL students to explore their practice and cultivate balance, strength, and inner peace.
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8. Clarke Iakovakis - Instructor
Clarke Iakovakis (he/him) is the Scholarly Services Librarian at Oklahoma State University and head of the Scholarly Services & Research Engagement unit in the OSU Libraries. He has a Master of Science in Information Studies from the University of Texas, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas State University. He has worked in public and academic libraries since 2008 in a variety of capacities.Clarke graduated from Red Earth Yoga Center's Teacher Training RYT200 in May 2024. Clarke is a dedicated student and teacher. He teaches at Red Earth and OSU's Colvin Center. His classes include beginner to advanced levels.