Meet the Collective
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Azi Julia Tavassoli
FOUNDER
Vinyasa
Founder and visionary behind Easy Day Yoga. Azi's path into yoga and meditation was born from transformation — through stillness she discovered a way of life rooted in presence, clarity, and ease. With a background in forensic psychology and a deep reverence for both ancient wisdom and modern understanding, her teaching blends meditation, breath, and fluid movement.
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Karen Duncan
RYT-500
Vinyasa
Teaching group fitness since 1991, Karen found yoga by physical therapy's order — and was hooked. Every day is a gift, and happiness is a choice. (Warning: planks are her trademark.)
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Chad Ross
RYT-500
Vinyasa · Yin/Nidra Tibetan Sound Bath
Funky vinyasa flows that bring the sweat, grounding yin, and true relaxation through yoga nidra. When not on the mat, Chad can be found on the W&OD or paddling on the Potomac.
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Gretchen Schutte
YTT Director, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Vinyasa · Gentle. Restorative · Nidra
Gretchen began her yoga journey in 2006, discovering the practice as a pathway to stress relief, balance, and presence. With training in Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra, her classes are rooted in mindful movement, breath, and ease. Gretchen’s intention is to create a calming space where students can reconnect to themselves and carry that sense of grounding beyond the mat.
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Amy Pulupa
RYT 500
Hatha · Gentle
Amy discovered yoga in 2002 and found in it a deep source of healing, grounding, and connection. With training in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Yin, her heart remains rooted in Hatha and Gentle practices. Amy’s classes offer a mindful and nurturing space where students can reconnect through breath, movement, and presence.
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Michele Trufant
RYT 500
Vinyasa · Rocket
After 16 years training racehorses, Michele began her journey as a yoga practitioner and teacher. She loves the freedom and empowering nature of a vinyasa practice paired with daily meditation.
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Gaia Balbi
RYT 500
Energy Healing · Vinyasa · Yin
A 500-hour certified master Yoga and meditation teacher, energy medicine practitioner, and End-of-Life Doula. Trained in the Himalayan Kundalini tradition, Gaia uses yoga to support people through every transition.
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Colure Caulfield
RYT 500
Vinyasa · Yin · Restorative
Colure is an E-RYT 500, trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness teacher known for her deeply authentic and compassionate approach to the practice. A former yoga studio founder, she brings years of experience rooted in yogic tradition, healing, and mindful living. Through Yin, Restorative, Sound Bath, and meditation practices, Kulore creates spaces that feel grounding, nurturing, and deeply human.
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Nina Butler
RYT 500
Somatic
Nina Butler is a compassionate guide whose thoughtfully designed somatic flow classes invite deep release through gentle, intentional movement. A nature lover, free spirit, activist, and mother of two daughters, Nina holds space with warmth, presence, and care creating classes that feel like a massage for the soul.
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Kathy Blackley
500 RYT
Vinyasa
What started as a way to soothe sore muscles from running grew into an integrated way of life. Kathy considers herself first and foremost a student.
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Kirsten Shabanowitz
RYT 500
Vinyasa· Gentle
A 500-hour Registered Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation Teacher. Mindful breathwork and embodied movement, cultivating a meaningful relationship with the body and breath.
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Madison Rudolf
RYT 200
Vinyasa · Slow Flow
From 15 years of competitive figure skating to teacher training in Bali. Madison's accessible, energizing classes encourage students to open their hearts and be where their feet are.
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Shelly Rebraca
RYT 200
Gentle
Shelly began her yoga journey in 2001 and was drawn not only to the movement, but to the sense of connection and ease the practice brought into her life. After completing her 200-hour teacher training at Easy Day Yoga, she felt called to share yoga in a way that feels approachable, grounding, and welcoming to all.
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Mary Jo Sepulveda
500 RYT
Sound Healing Restorative · Nidra
Specializes in Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Restorative, and Sound Healing. Brings balance through movement and sound — rooted in nature, an inner peace advocate.
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Michele Novy
RYT 200
Vinyasa
Michele’s love for yoga began the moment she stepped onto the mat, inspired by the way the practice nourishes mind, body, and spirit. Since completing her 200-hour teacher training in 2020, she has guided classes rooted in mindful movement, growth, and heartfelt connection.
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Jessica Ogden
RYT 200
Vinyasa
A vigorous vinyasa flow with fun transitions and terrible jokes. Jess lives on Furnace Mountain with her husband, son, wolfdog, and feral cat.
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Susan Martin
RYT 500
Vinyasa · Yin · Restorative
Susan teaches with the seasons, combining knowledge of the Chakras, meridian lines, and Ayurveda. A Reiki Master and Licensed Master Esthetician with 20+ years of practice.
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Micah Ducette
RYT 500
Slow Flow
Micah believes in yoga as a way of life. Soulfully-led yoga practice to unify the mind, body, and spirit. Finding elemental balance between calm, flowy movements and fiery activation. Bring the breath, set your intention, and let’s flow on the mat so we can take the magic with us off into the world.