Amanda Wood, RYT 500
I have always been a helper. It started with helping my Dad on our family dairy farm; there I learned the value of hard work and the importance of passion for your trade. I went on to receive a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, using my helping skills as a counselor. I came to yoga to supplement my active lifestyle, having no idea how this would shift my life’s path. As my body became more flexible, I noticed feeling less anxious and more able to disconnect from the chatter in my busy mind. Yoga was, and continues to be, what grounds me.
I was honored to complete my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Teacher Training at Soul Tree Yoga in Lafayette, CO. In February 2022, I completed my advanced teacher training with an emphasis in yoga therapy at The Soul of Yoga in Encinitas, CA. I have also completed more than 100 hours of training related to yoga for mental health & mood management, as well as the effect of yoga on the nervous system and the brain.
Teaching and sharing yoga has been one of the biggest gifts of my life. Each time I step into the role of the teacher, I do so with a full and grateful heart. I love being a part of people’s transformation, watching them move with more freedom, less stress, and an overall deeper connection to and appreciation for themselves. You can learn more and connect with me through my website www.redbudyogaokc.com
Holly Bray, 500 RYT
Holly is a 500-hour yoga teacher and Integrated Positional Therapist, known for her grounded, therapeutic approach to yoga. Her classes blend breathwork, dynamic movement, and somatic awareness to help students release held tension, build functional strength, and restore balance to the nervous system.
Rooted in both structural and subtle body anatomy, Holly’s teaching bridges the physical and energetic. She invites students to move with intention, sense from within, and work with the body as a pathway toward deeper awareness and vitality.
Her extensive training includes Osteopathic Release Techniques, Myofascial Meridians, Advanced Anatomy, Somatic Movement, Soft Stretch Release, Ayurveda, Prenatal Yoga, and Subtle Body Studies.
Karli Altenbern, E-RYT 200
Karli’s relationship with yoga has been one of radical healing on a mental and physical level. Since receiving her 200 Hour Teacher Training from Molly Warner at Soul Ascension School of Yoga in January 2018, it has been her mission to share the awesome healing powers of yoga, mindfulness and meditation. Karli holds secure and inviting space for individuals at every junction along their journey. With training in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin and Kundalini, Karli offers a methodical, balanced, and intentional experience which students can integrate on and off the mat. In class, you can expect fun vinyasa flows, yin elements, and an emphasis on meditation and pranayama. Karli aims to build sequences accessible to all practitioners, focusing on awareness of sensations in the body. We need more love in this world, and cultivating that begins with a healthy relationship to our own mind, body, and soul.
Karli is currently pursuing a Master's in Counseling from Northwestern University. When not on the yoga mat, she enjoys cooking, reading, and exploring the great outdoors with her husband Ford and their dog Winston.
Brad Heinrichs, RYT 200
After spending more than half his adult life on the road playing music, Brad began a search for a slower pace. More time at home, however, only led to more time inside his head. In the late 90's he attended his first yoga class. But, it would take another 20 years before he found a consistent practice and the connection to himself, for which he had been searching. After more than four years of a steady, life-changing practice, Brad decided to deepen his knowledge and completed the RYT 200 hour training.
His classes can be challenging, but also gentle and still. Through the use of breath and movement he finds a way for us to be present in the moment and lighten the weight of the world. Typically, Brad combines slower paced, mindful movement and builds up to more challenging strength and balance poses. Then, slowing back down, refocusing on the breath and finding moments of stillness and peace.
Deanna Reed, RYT 500
Deanna is a 500HR Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Certified Meditation Guide, and Sound Healer with extensive training in the human anatomy of the meditative brain. She is also an Okuden and Shoden Reiki attuned practitioner, bringing a grounded yet deeply intuitive approach to every class she leads.
Her journey with yoga began during a time of personal transformation, and it quickly became a devotion to healing, connection, and purpose. Today, she guides others through that same process. Helping students feel at home in their bodies, clear in their minds, and connected to their breath.
Deanna’s classes blend mindful movement, intentional breathwork, meditation, and sound healing. Whether flowing through vinyasa or settling into stillness, her offerings are designed to help students return to themselves. Expect to leave class feeling grounded, strong, peaceful, and empowered.
Hannah Thomas, 200 RYT
Hannah Thomas started practicing yoga about 7 years ago at the age of 16. Her mom introduced her to the world of yoga by attending classes at fitness gyms and small studios around the OKC area. She found her yoga home at This Land Yoga Studio in 2017 and completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in December 2023. Hannah danced from the age of 3 until age 18, focusing on ballet and modern, so she enjoys intertwining her love of dance with her love of yoga, especially through flow and restore and vinyasa style classes. Hannah received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of North Texas and now works in the early education field at Sunbeam Family Services. Hannah is a shy, kind, and soft-spoken individual who enjoys spending time with family, friends and her boyfriend, watching good TV shows and movies, skincare, and napping. She is excited to begin her yoga teaching journey and hopes you will join her for good vibes, good music, and good company.
Shana Solis, RYT 200
Shana Solis began her yoga journey over 20 years ago, and has come to see her mat as a “sanctuary for one”. In 2021, she became a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT- 200) with Yoga Alliance, training under Shannon Stephens and Holly Bray at This Land Yoga in Oklahoma City.
She is passionate about practicing yoga and sharing its benefits with others. She credits her yoga journey with her own physical and emotional healing and growth. Thus, she is committed to being a trauma-informed, diversity-sensitive teacher that guides others to reestablish mind-body connection and healing.
Off the mat, she loves a good book, a good meal, a good conversation & a good vacation.
Melissa Hobson is a Neonatal Intensive Care RN, a Sound Healer and an Usui-Tibetan Reiki Master. She is a deeply devoted student of the Universe, dedicating her time and energy to truly understanding vibrational healing techniques, and how frequency heals the body, mind and soul.
Melissa has been doing individual healing sessions, workshops and group sound events in Oklahoma since 2013. Her deepest desire is to create a peaceful and loving space where people can strengthen their own intuition, realize their creative power and connect more authentically with themselves + the world around them.
Melissa has recently completed training both in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Past lLife Regression Healing Hypnosis. She is beyond excited to be offering these healing modalities very soon!
To book an appointment, you can visit her website: www.heyitsmelissa.love
Victoria Cudjo, RYT 300
Victoria began practicing yoga in 2013 and instantly fell in love with the practice. In 2018 she received 200 hours of training in hatha and vinyasa from the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, Arizona, and in 2019 she completed 100 hours of yoga nidra training from Dr. Kamini Desai under the Amrit method. Victoria has a Master of Science in Health Psychology and is currently working on her PhD in Performance Psychology where she’s researching meditation and its relationship to occupational burnout. Victoria enjoys gardening, espresso, farmers markets, hiking, and traveling, and is a folk singer-songwriter under the name Airrose! She loves teaching a broad range of classes, but her all time favorites are fiery power flows, gentle yin, nidra, and sound healings.
Aubrey Gary, E-RYT 200
Aubrey began her yoga journey in February of 2014. Initially she started attending classes to help relieve stress from an unhappy job life, but quickly realized there was much more to this practice than anticipated. She fell in love with the way the breath is linked to movement. The way you learn to truly tune out; stepping outside of whatever does not serve you. She threw herself into a rigorous practice. Completing a 30 day challenge, and practicing 5 times a week. In the Fall of 2014, Aubrey obtained her 200/hr certification from Core Power Yoga in Dallas, TX. She began teaching in October of 2015 and has been teaching ever since. In 2020 she was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease and began an uphill battle regaining her health. Her practice and teaching took a much gentler and nurturing approach. Focusing more on breathing, gentle movements to build strength and flexibility, as well as, taking time to learn more about her students and how she can best support each one in their healing journey. She’s extremely excited to share this wonderful, life-changing practice with her students. It’s brought her immense peace in life and has taught her how to tap into her true strength. She continues to learn each time she steps on her mat, and wants to help others experience the same. Teaching them to let go. To listen to the breath. To move and give your body what it truly needs and deserves.
Mimi Turner, 500 RYT
Mimi was first introduced to yoga in 2005 while in college. She noticed that after class she “felt better” but wasn’t quite sure why. Eventually in 2010, she started practicing regularly. In 2018, she received her RYT200 with 405 Yoga in Oklahoma City. In January 2023, she received her RYT300 with Matt Giodarno. Mimi has been studying Inside Flow yoga since 2020 with Rebecca Rasmuseen. She is certified in Power Flow, Vinyasa, Rocket, Yin, Inside Flow & Chromatic Yoga.
Mimi believes that yoga is for every BODY. The yoga practice offers resiliency, flexibility and strength - not just with your body but your mind. Her classes focus on muscle awareness within your body and mind, all while having fun and hopefully a laugh occasionally. She specializes in muscle engagement/awakening, mindful movement, defying gravity, and hands on support.
Mimi recently received her E-RYT. She has guest taught in Washington DC. She is a co-facilitator at 405 Yoga’s Teacher Training, assists Inside Flow USA Teacher Trainings and serves on the Chromatic Yoga Board.
Off the mat, Mimi enjoys spending time with her husband (Chris), dog (Valentine aka V-Dawg) & cat (Ellie G named after Ellie Goulding). She tries to read 52 books every year & consumes an abundance of sparkling water.
Katie Brown, RYT 200
Katie Brown is a dedicated and experienced yoga instructor specializing in yin yoga, myofascial release, yoga philosophy and mindfulness coaching. Her classes offer a nurturing environment where breath, movement, and spiritual growth are seamlessly integrated. Katie is passionate about encouraging students to follow their body's innate wisdom, guiding them to develop self-awareness and spiritual growth. She believes in yoga as a journey inward, transcending our time on the mat to enrich everyday life. Join her to experience a practice that connects you back to your highest self: breath, body, and spirit.
Lindsey Ewert, RYT 200
Lindsey began practicing yoga in 2003 as a complement to her fitness routine in college. While in law school she realized how beneficial her practice was to lowering her stress levels. As she attended more yoga classes at various studios she became interested in how yoga helps move energy and emotions through the body.
Before becoming a teacher, Lindsey was the victim of a hit-and-run car accident that left her with a brain contusion and PTSD. She gained a very intense, intimate relationship with her nervous system as she battled to get her brain and body integrated again after the accident. As she attempted to navigate and explore the (now) unfamiliar world, she found herself on her mat more often. She credits yoga (and qigong) as a healing modality that helped her understand herself again after spending months in total disorientation. Because of this experience, she strives to offer classes that invite compassionate curiosity and awareness while also keeping the nervous system in mind. She whole-heartedly believes yoga will support you in decoding the messages your body, emotions, mind and spirit are sending you. Her classes will meet you where you are, help you cultivate self-compassion and assist you in navigating your inner world with more ease.
Off the mat, she and her husband enjoy the privilege of parenting two young, energetic boys. In addition to chasing her kids around, you can often find her reading, pondering existential thoughts, meditating with her crystal collection, or playing guitar. She maintains a law practice with her father in Oklahoma City. Lindsey is a proud graduate of the Hoffman Process and is a certified Reiki Shoden. She is extremely grateful to be a part of the This Land Yoga community.
Devin Davis, RYT 200
Devin began practicing yoga in 2019 while recovering from cancer and quickly discovered its power to support healing in both body and spirit. What started as YouTube flows on the living room floor (shoutout to Yoga with Adriene) turned into a deep and devoted practice that led to completing his 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2023.
Drawing from training in vinyasa, power, and restorative yoga, Devin’s classes blend intentional movement, mindful breath, and just enough challenge to keep things interesting. You’ll build strength, find stillness, and maybe even break a sweat, though he’s far more interested in your awareness than your athleticism. His approach is accessible, thoughtful, and always infused with curiosity.
Sometimes described as “serious, but soft,” Devin brings a calm, grounded presence to class while still holding space for humor, vulnerability, and the occasional wobble. He teaches like a strategist but cues like a friend—and if you’re clenching your jaw, he’ll gently call you out.
Outside the studio, Devin is a full-time wellness coach, fermentation nerd, and dog parent to Reba and Jax. He recently left a career in communications to fully commit to sharing tools for movement, mindfulness, and gut health—because yes, those things are very much connected. Ask him about apple cider vinegar fermented garlic at your own risk.
Rachael Sooter, RYT 200
My name is Rachael; I’m a 200 Hour Certified Yoga Instructor & Silver Inside Flow Instructor (75 Hours). I have been teaching Vinyasa Flow & Power Flow for about 4 years and teaching Inside Flow for 4 months!
I’ve loved all forms of movement since I could walk. I played competitive sports my whole life, but had to stop because of a hip dysplasia and scoliosis diagnosis.
While in college, I found my way to my first yoga class! Hoping it would help curb some of the stress, I instantly fell in love and kept practicing. I realized the practice not only helped with my stress management, but also my body felt incredible, and my self-love was higher than ever before.
In my classes, you can expect lots of loving on your body as it is, with positive self talk and cuing. Show up as you are and you will be seen and appreciated, and leave class feeling a true mind-body connection. Hands on assistance is always available AND optional.
Bethany White, E-500 RYT
Bethany is a dedicated yoga teacher who believes the practice offers more than physical movement; it’s a powerful tool to ease anxiety, soften inner dialogue, and nurture authentic expression. With over 800 hours of formal training, including an 85-hour prenatal certification from the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York, she has guided countless students over the past six years, recently deepening her expertise through therapeutic yoga training to help students explore their bodies, breath, and movement in ways that are safe, supportive, and restorative.
Having spent several years nurturing community in her own studio, Bethany now brings her teaching to This Land Yoga, grounded equally in guiding others and in remaining a devoted student of the practice. Her current path is leading her back toward prenatal work and deeper into birthwork, spaces where she feels called to support women in transition with steadiness, presence, and compassion. She aims to offer intentional, grounded support, always centering how students feel within their practice and themselves.