Mara Winegar
Event Host
Our Teachers
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Sami Bricco
Villain Era speaker Class
Sami is an Alignment Coach, speaker, and holistic guide dedicated to helping women release emotional and energetic blocks so they can live with clarity, confidence, and purpose. With a background in somatic healing, mindfulness, and emotional regulation, she supports clients in untethering from limiting beliefs and realigning with their most authentic selves.
Through coaching, courses, and retreats, Sami creates spaces for deep transformation and self-trust to thrive.
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Holly Mcallister Basset
Sound Bath Breath Work Journeying
Holly is a certified Reiki Master, Sound Healer, and intuitive energy practitioner dedicated to helping others reconnect with their inner balance and emotional freedom. Through a blend of Reiki energy work, vibrational sound healing, and emotional release techniques, Holly guides clients on a journey of deep healing and self-discovery.
Her passion lies in helping you release trapped emotions, clear energetic blockages, and restore harmony to your mind, body, and spirit. Each session is a personalized experience, designed to support your unique healing process—whether you're seeking emotional clarity, stress relief, physical wellness, or spiritual growth.
With a grounded, compassionate approach, Holly will hold space for transformation and help you step into a more aligned, vibrant version of yourself
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Rochelle Greetham
Pgychadellics Class
After dedicating 15 years to the real estate industry, Rochelle embarked on a transformative journey into the healing arts, drawing upon her deep-seated intuition and empathy as a double Cancer and life path 11. Her passion lies in sound healing and psychedelic guiding, where she facilitates holistic experiences that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Rochelle believes in the profound power of empathy to catalyze personal growth and positive change in the world. Through her work as a Ketamine Program Director at Great Salt Lake Medical, she is committed to creating spaces of healing, learning, and connection with self and to the universe around us.
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Daniel Wayment
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Lindsay Shaw
Healing through Auto Immune
Lindsay is a yoga teacher, reiki master and foot zoner. She started in holistic health about 8 years ago when diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions. She knew the ability of the body to heal itself and jumped in headfirst. Since adopting a holistic lifestyle she’s cured her autoimmune disorders and has found joy in regaining her strength through her yoga practice.
Lindsay also facilitates sound healing and breathwork practice. I’ve been foot zoning for 5 years and earned my reiki master and sound healing certification in 2022, breathwork certification 2023.
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Alysha Watson
EFT Meditation/ Yoga
Hey there! My name is Alysha and I'm a nature-loving mom of 4 kiddos and 3 quirky pups. For the past decade, I’ve been passionate about supporting busy moms and incredible women in breaking free from stress and anxiety, replacing them with a sense of peace and joy. By integrating mindset techniques, self-connection tools, yoga, sound healing, EFT/Tapping, and essential oils, we’re cultivating joyful habits that foster lasting well-being.
As a women empowerment coach, certified yoga teacher, sound healer, and mindfulness event facilitator, I’m here to guide you in mastering the art of tranquility. Together, we’ll craft a personalized plan to bust stress and wave goodbye to anxiety, all while infusing your life with calm and joy.
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Naomi Haigh
Medium Demo and Tips
Naomi Haigh is a gifted Psychic Medium and Spiritual Mentor. She is also the host of The Modern Psychic Podcast. She has been facilitating readings for several years and has done multiple demonstrations with audiences.
She loves teaching others how to step into their own unique intuitive gifts through offering classes and one-on-one Mentorships
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Tiara Lewis
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Aaron
Deth Yoga! yoga with death metal
Aaron is a yoga and meditation instructor and a personal trainer so his style blends classical asana sequences with exercise science. In his words, "Yoga is a practice for life. Life is beautiful, but it's also dark sometimes. How great is that? Let's bring darkness to yoga so we can practice holding space for shadows and suffering, then use motion to move that emotion."
At WYF, Aaron will be teaching his signature format, Deth Yoga-a power flow set to heavy metal music. It's a path to peace that runs through chaos. Trust us, Savasana hits even deeper when it comes after Slayer g.
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Tayler Ybarguen Brown
Trauma In Formed Yoga
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Jada Calderon
Vibrational Yoga
Gentle hatha yoga with sound healing integration and guided meditation.
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Diane Christensen
Sattva Flow Class
Most of my life I had been a spiritual seeker - wanting to connect to that Divine Presence. I have come to realize that which I had been seeking truly resides within this body –‘The Door to Everything”.
I currently teach at Yoga Studios, Recovery Centers and private events and as well as certifying new teachers. My classes include Meditation, Pranayama, Kriya and Asana. We learn to connect with the Wisdom and Intelligence of the Body through our Heartfelt Practice.
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Gabriela Salas
Spanish Yoga session of Rocket Yoga Basic
I’m a certified yoga teacher by yoga alliance RYT 300 Progressive Ashtanga Yoga.
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Kat (Kennadee)
I'm a 700hr ryt and have been teaching for just shy of a decade. I'm also a massage therapist, energy healer, and spell crafter.
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Lou (lauren)
I've also done postgraduate study with several senior teachers, including Yehuda Kuperman, Bruce, Furtman, John Appleton, and more.My original 200 hour training came out of India, with additional training out of Ithaca, New York. I have studied extensive music theory and play piano, harmonium and sing.I am certified as a soul retrieval healer through the Inner Alignment system developed by Kim Beekman. I have my bachelors degree in business.
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Roxanne Steed
Power Yoga Class
Roxanne has 20 years experience practicing and teaching yoga. She began practicing yoga while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. After a decade of dedicated practice at various DC studios, she received her 200 RYT certification in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia with Shades of Yoga. Throughout the years, she has worked at District Yoga, Dancing Mind Yoga, Eleven26, YogaSix and delivered yoga trainings to medical officers worldwide while working for the government. Additionally, Roxanne has created yoga programs for victims of assault and violent crimes, as she passionately believes in yoga as a tool in recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Roxanne enjoys teaching beginners to advanced with a variety of styles; vinyasa, restorative, and also has Baptiste-style certification, as hot power is her preference in her practice. Connecting breath, movement, with attention to alignment is her focus and finding strength in transitions of poses. Previously while living in Virginia she owned her own studio, but now her focus is personnel sessions and events. Roxanne prioritizes continuing education and just wrapped up her advanced 500 hour program.
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Casey Curson
25 years teaching movement and wellness education 200-HR Yoga RYT, Transformation Life Coach Certification, Adaptive Yoga and Meditation for Trauma, Rocket Vinyasa Teacher Training, Breathology Advanced Certification (Stig Severson), Meditation Teacher Certification, 20 Hour Breath Guidance Pranayama Training, Body Talk (IBA) Life Sciences Courses: Mindscape and Mindscape, Advanced/Breakthrough/Body Talk Access, Former College Strength and Conditioning Coach, USA Weightlifting Club Coach Certified, Personal Training Certificate.
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Claire Adams
Claire (she/her/hers) is a 200 hr Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga teacher. She also has a certificate in Trauma-Informed Yoga with an emphasis in Somatic Movement/Healing. She is currently taking her 500 hr Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training with a Somatic Healing Certification.
Claire’s teaching approach focuses on “non-performative yoga’ where all bodies and abilities are welcome and celebrated. She is an advocate of somatic movement and practices, and believes we are better equipped to have a still mind if we have a still body.
In addition to teaching yoga, Claire serves as the Interim Associate Dean of Humanities and Languages at Salt Lake Community College.
Claire is originally from Belfast, in the North of Ireland, and moved to the United States in 2007. She is a single mom to 3 now adult kids. In her spare time, she loves to travel, read, do yoga, hike, paddleboard, and run.
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Erik Harding
Intro to Meditation
I have been practicing Zen Buddhism in the Plum Village tradition since 2018. Recently, I have been practicing more by going on multiple week-long retreats to Deer Park Monastery in California, being on the Care Taking Counsel of a local Sangha in this tradition, and being a part of the planning committee for a local retreat in this tradition. This all has helped enhance my personal and daily practices. I want to share mindfulness.
Yoga Certifications: 200-hour basic training with Yoga Assets, 20-hour Adaptive Yoga continuing education course with Well With Abigail, 300-hour advanced training with The Yoga Underground, 100-hour Kundalini Yoga training with Inner Peace Yoga School, 300-hour advanced training with Yoga Assets, 50-hour Yin Yoga continuing education course with Well With Abigail
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Peyton Barney
Peyton Barney honors herself as a holistic energetic guide, blending ancient wisdom and modern healing practices to support personal transformation and self-discovery. As a 600-hour+ RYT, Reiki Master, Tarot reader, and Ceremonialist, Peyton’s work is deeply rooted in her training in traditional Hatha Yoga, Himalayan Kundalini Kriya, Shakta Tantra, and Ayurvedic healing, which she received in Rishikesh, India. She integrates these powerful teachings into a holistic approach that nurtures mind, body, and spirit, empowering others to achieve balance, clarity, and a deeper connection to their authentic selves.
Peyton currently shares her knowledge as an Adjunct Professor of Yoga at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah, where she encourages students to develop mindfulness and self-awareness. Her offerings go beyond traditional practice, incorporating nature-based rituals and sacred ceremonies to help individuals align with their highest purpose and experience deep healing. Whether in private sessions, group retreats, or community events, Peyton provides a supportive and transformative space for personal growth, authenticity, and empowered action.
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Morgan Groft
Conscious Connected Breath Work
Hi, I’m Morgan—a breathwork facilitator, sound healer, and Reiki practitioner. My passion is all about helping people come back home to themselves, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and remember the power that’s always been within them.
Through conscious connected breath, sound healing, and Reiki, I hold space for deep emotional release, nervous system healing, and soul remembrance. My classes are designed to be a safe, nurturing space where you can soften, feel, and return to the truth of who you are.
It’s my deepest joy to support others in living a more radiant, grounded, and aligned life.
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Katie Martindale
Human Design Work Shop & Vendor
Human Design for Self-Discovery & Alignment: Learn how your Human Design type can guide your decisions, relationships, and energy flow. Includes chart readings and integration tools.
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Marie Park
SOMA Breath Breathwork
Marie is a compassionate and dedicated individual, merging her expertise as an oncology nurse with her love for yoga, breathwork, and life coaching. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by cancer patients, Marie provides exceptional care and support throughout their healing journey. Inspired by the transformative power of yoga and breathwork, she guides individuals in harnessing the body-mind connection to promote healing, reduce stress, and cultivate resilience. As a life coach, Marie empowers clients to navigate their personal and professional challenges with grace, helping them find purpose, rediscover joy, and embrace a life of wholeness and well-being. Her unique combination of skills creates a nurturing and transformative experience for those she serves.
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Ginger Wilcox
Restore and Meditation
I am a 200 hour trained teacher and have a wellness LLC Called Yoga Captain. I am trained and can teach flow, restorative and yin. I also distribute/sell a product for spinal alignment work called the Buttafly- I host a podcast called Yoga Captain.
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Kevé Thomas
Yin
ceSutra 1.2 states: “Yogas citta vritti nirodhah,” which can be translated to, "Yoga is the ssation of the fluctuations of the mind." That is Keve's "why" of yoga. To calm the mind, body and spirit in this chaotic, but rich and lovely life that we are blessed to live. Kevé's teaching philosophy focuses on helping yogis feel comfortable and confident in their bodies. Each practice is guided through breathwork, anatomy education, and an awesome playlist. In Kevé's classes, expect to expand your body, breathe deeply, and leave feeling refreshed!
When not teaching yoga, you can find Kevé hanging out with her husband Christopher and sweet shih tzu, Bernadette. Kevé also teaches UpBeat Pilates at the Front SLC, if you'd like to complement your yoga practice. Kevé holds a 200-hour teaching certification, along with a 30-hour Restorative Yoga Continuing Education course.
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Nick Mann
Sound Healing
Hi, I’m Nick Mann and thrilled to be part of The Wasatch Yoga Fest! I am a man of many passions and a continual student of life. I truly believe in the power of Yoga and movement. In the spirit of union I am excited to lead a soundbath at this event for the benefit of all who attend. I am a teacher of Reiki, Chakras, Sound Healing, Breathwork and Meditation. Come say hi and I look forward to meeting you
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Taylor Cooper
Cocoa Sound Bath
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Nicole Pearson
Teacher and Social Media Volunteer
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Brianna Pinales
Cosmic Injectables
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VictoriaRomani
Satelite Studio
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Adrienne Johnson
Adrienne has a love for yoga that spans over 15 years, as it has been the one thing in her life she's been able to count on and come back to consistently when life brings big waves of ups and downs. She took her initial yoga teacher training in 2016 in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been a student of yoga ever since. She's studied alignment based vinyasa as well as classical tantric yoga, trauma conscious yoga, prenatal yoga and fertility yoga. Adrienne believes yoga truly is for every one and every body, and she guides a gentle class that gives ample space for individual expression and personal adaptations. She's honored to share a yoga offering with the Wasatch Yoga Festival community, and invites everyone from the yoga curious, to seasoned yogis alike, to join in and experience a coming home to the self through breath and intuitive movement.
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Christopher Neville
Alexander Technique
I am a certified teacher of the Alexander technique from AMSAT, which is the national branch of an international certifying body that requires a three years 1600 hour training course.
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Candace Lance
Candace N. Lance, MBA Marriage & Family Therapy Student Candidate, MA-MFT, Trauma Informed, National University 200HR- Registered Yoga Teacher
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Jada Reyna
Jada Reyna, founder of Soul Journey Healing Collective, is a registered yoga instructor, sound healing practitioner, and yoga therapist-in-training. Her work blends yoga, sound healing, and mindfulness practices to create restorative and transformative experiences. Inspired by her own healing journey, Jada believes mindfulness and self-care allow us to move through life with greater balance and connection. She is passionate about building community and offering safe, supportive spaces where people can release stress, reconnect with themselves, and discover inner freedom.
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Charlyn Joy
Charlyn Joy is a Certified Transformational Life Coach and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with over a decade of experience in holistic wellness. Through her business, Transformation Joy, she guides women back to their heart, voice, and power—nurturing the mind, body, heart, and spirit.
With her intuitive, grounded presence and a deep passion for feminine transformation, Charlyn creates safe, soulful spaces for healing, expression, and joy.
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Stephanie Orawiec
Join Stephanie, a passionate sound healer, as she works with a large stand-in Tibetan sound bowl—a powerful tool that produces deep, resonant vibrations to support the release of energetic blockages in the body. As a highly sensitive intuitive, she tunes into what the body needs, using sound, crystals, and healing tools to promote wellness from within.
Working alongside her is Kacey, a Reiki Master, massage therapist with highly intuitive healing hands. Kacey uses her higher intuition to pick up where the body needs attention and brings in her bright healing light to support full-
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Sariah Howell
Befriend your Body: Gentle movement and meditation, focused on self love and body gratitude.
Sariah is a yoga teacher and life long student who truly believes yoga is for EVERY body. Her classes are inviting and adaptable, guiding students to move with ease, breathe deeply, and find strength, balance, and joy; on and off the mat.
RYT 200, 30 hr Trauma Sensitive Training, 30hr Yoga Anatomy & Physiology, 30 hr Teen Mental Wellness, 30hr Children's Yoga Training, Co-Presenter 2025 Zion Yoga Festival, Currently training for RYT 500
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Denise Druce
Denise has spent over 40 years inspiring healthier, happier lives through fitness and yoga. She holds a Master’s in Public Health, is a certified yoga therapist, Schwinn Master Trainer, and yoga teacher trainer. Denise co-founded Yoga Forward, a nonprofit bringing yoga into underserved spaces, including Utah’s prison system. Honored with the IDEA World Inspiration Award, Denise continues to teach and uplift others while courageously navigating Stage 4 cancer. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and their chocolate lab, Bella.