instructors
We’re looking for certified instructors
for any kind of movement: yoga, pilates, dance, body weight & tone, etc. to join our wellness community, where we teach and practice together.
please send us a message: info@growwithtruenature.com
Valerie Parker
RYT 500, Ayurveda Health Counselor
Studio Owner
Johnnie Leonhardt
RYT 200
God is with me and for me always.
I practice yoga to get out of my head and into my heart. I teach yoga because I love leading people to a better lifestyle and mindset. Simple, loving, meditative.
SPECIALTIES
My classes are slow and steady with a focus on mindfulness, building flexibility and gaining strength.
- Chair Yoga
- Restorative
- Vinyasa Flow
- Hosanna Yoga
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
- BHUMI Yoga & Wellness 2014
- Personal practice began 1993
- Studied with Rodney Yee, Max Strom, Amy Weintraub
NEW INSTRUCTOR!
Jacqueline Sturbaum
“The restraint of the modifications of the mind stuff is yoga”
-Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali
Learning and practicing yoga opens the possibilities of knowing yourself beyond what you do for work, who you socialize with, or how much you have in the bank. The deep peace available beyond our ideas of success and failure is waiting for us just beneath the surface.
In my class you will experience a combination of challenging poses and restful in betweens to integrate your experience and deeply rest. Be prepared to listen to your body and trust yourself enough to let go of what you no longer need.
YOGA & MINDFULNESS TRAINING
- Omnigreen Sivananda style Yoga Teacher Training, 2001
- Living Yoga Training program Satchidananda Ashram, 1998, 2002, 2007
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training, 2014
NEW INSTRUCTOR!
Diana Kyrkos Davenport
RYT 500
I have been practicing yoga since 2007 and it changed my life. I completed my first certification in 2017 with the goal of uniquely combining yoga with elements of anatomy and the medical application of physiology to yoga. My goal is to provide affordable instruction at all levels of practice.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
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Diplomate American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
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Fellow American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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RYT 500-hour Yoga Alliance
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RYT E200-hour Yoga Alliance
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Y12SR Certified Space Holder
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Mad Dogg Athletics Spin Instructor
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Barre Flow Instructor
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2017-June 2025: Soul Stretch Yoga and Cycle
NEW INSTRUCTOR!
Mallory Saunders
PRTY, RYT 500
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” ~ The Bhagavad Gita
Yoga is a science and a self study practice that develops presence, self awareness, and gradual transformation. The physical postures of Yoga are one aspect of the practice that helps us to get out of our heads and into our bodies, but Yoga is also more subtle involving breathwork, turning inward and a gradual stilling and cultivating of the mind. In a world where we are constantly seeking outside of ourselves, the practice of Yoga guides us within so we can remember our true nature and rise to our highest potential.
Yoga has always been able to meet me wherever I am at, through every season of my life. Practicing Yoga has empowered me with self care tools that have helped me to stop running from myself and taught me how to make the time to process my emotions, calm my mind, regulate my nervous system and free me from self destructive behaviors. I have seen first hand how powerful and life changing these simple practices can be when consistently incorporated into your life. This is why I am passionate about sharing Yoga with others so they can find support in their unique healing journeys and find their way back to themselves.
You can learn more about Mallory her background and offerings at www.risingearthyoga.com
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
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500HR Certified Sattva Vinyasa Yoga Teacher
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Certified Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher
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CE 25HR Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
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Hands On Assisted Stretching Flexologist Through Stretch Lab
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1000HR Yoga Therapy Student at Prana Yoga Institute
Renee Claycomb
RYT 200
Yoga is my happy place. Sharing Yoga is a blessing.
SPECIALTIES
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Vinyasa
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Yin
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Chair
Carey Schlett
RYT
“Work honestly, meditate every day, meet people without fear and play.”
-Baba Hari Dass
Sharing the transformational power of yoga with others is a passion of mine, my intention being to help others build familiarity and confidence with a tool kit of self-care and mind-body-breath modalities they can practice anywhere, anytime.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified 500-hour Yoga Instructor
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Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor
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Warriors at Ease Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and Meditation Educator
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Mount Madonna Institute Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Program Student
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Tri-C Massage Therapy Program Student
Emily Kuzmick
Jamie Bishop
RYT 200
Jamie Bishop is a dedicated yoga instructor based in Sandusky, Ohio, with a passion for holistic wellness that began at the age of 16. With years of study and practice, Jamie has cultivated a deep understanding of various yoga styles, specializing in chakras, reiki, yin yoga, restorative practices, and kids’ yoga. Her commitment to continuing education ensures that she is always evolving as both a practitioner and a teacher.
Jamie believes in the transformative power of yoga and wellness, integrating these principles into her teaching to help students of all ages find balance and peace in their lives. With a warm and nurturing approach, she aims to create a safe space for exploration and growth on the mat.