Meet Comeback Yoga’s Teachers
Becky A.
Becky’s personal healing journey inspired her to become a yoga therapist and share the physical, mental, and emotional healing she has experienced through yoga. Meet Becky.
JEN A.
Jen’s own therapeutic connection to the practice of yoga is what inspires her to guide others to find a similar sense of freedom. Meet Jen.
CATHERINE A.
Catherine's journey with yoga began in the late 1990s when she took a yoga class as a physical education credit in college. After that her practice lapsed and she didn't pick it up again until the early 2000s when she found herself in over her head with life and not enough self-care. Meet Catherine.
VICKI B.
Vicki came to Comeback Yoga as a yoga instructor in 2018 with the desire of sharing her passion of yoga and meditation with others seeking a life of balance, wellness and ultimately living a life of joy! Meet Vicki.
DENYI C.
Favorite Yoga Poses: Empathy, Kindness, Compassion. I believe as we help others we are also practicing self love. Served 21 years in the Army, born in the Dominican Republic, grew up in the Bronx NY. Meet Denyi.
CAYLA C.
Cayla is a Dance/Movement Therapist and Yoga teacher who loves exploring the wisdom of the body through movement, breath, and presence. Meet Cayla.
KATHY C.
Kathy is a veteran and army wife of 30 years. After sustaining extensive injuries to her abdomen and pelvis while on active duty, she turned to yoga as a way to heal physically, spiritually and emotionally. Meet Kathy.
Beth C.
Beth brings her sense of humor and easy-going style to each session, she LOVES to teach and puts her blood, sweat and tears into every class because she wants everyone to experience the benefits of yoga. Meet Beth.
TERRY C.
Terry Copeland comes to Vail yoga from Wisconsin where she was primarily a high school teacher for 40 years. Meet Terry.
AMY D.
Amy came to yoga to find relief from back pain in 2002. She has stayed with yoga because she finds the intersection of breath, movement and meditation to be transformative. Meet Amy.
CINDY D.
Cindy was born and raised in Texas, but has lived in Montrose since 1991. Meet Cindy.
MICHELLE D.
EMMA D.
Emma is a veteran who served in the Army as a medical laboratory technician. She has been practicing yoga since high school and became a certified yoga teacher in 2026. She has a professional background in public health, and cares deeply for people in her community, especially fellow veterans. Meet Emma.
BO F.
Bo found yoga deeply healing for her anxiety, childhood trauma and the stressors of corporate life. Bo is passionate about sharing yoga and making it accessible to all. Meet Bo.
VICKI G.
A U.S. Navy veteran with nine years of service as a career counselor and training officer, Vicki brings this foundation of guidance and resilience to her work as a yoga therapist. Meet Vicki.
LANCE G.
Lance Chillenwater is an USAF retired medic from Fairbanks Alaska. He has found yoga, meditation and breath work through his own personal healing journey with C-PTSD. Meet Lance.
TALIA G.
Talia began her yoga practice in 2009 and, over the years, has developed a continuously evolving relationship with self and mat. Meet Talia.
DANA H.
Dana is a veteran with 30 years of service in the Air National Guard, active-Duty Air Force, and Air Force Reserve. Meet Dana.
STEPHEN J.
Stephen Jefferson’s yoga journey is rooted in consistency, curiosity, and a deep respect for the practice as both discipline and refuge. Meet Stephen.
DENISE J.
Denise Jensen Army Veteran and recipient of Comeback Yoga scholarship. She’s been practicing Yoga for over 10 years. Meet Denise.
MADDIE KS.
Maddie is originally from Utah, and is at her very first duty station at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs. She started her yoga teaching journey with the goal of giving back to the military community. Meet Maddie.
HEATHER K.
Heather is a Yoga teacher and Integrative Health and Wellness Coach whose work is guided by the belief that every person deserves a space where they feel seen, respected, and free to move at their own pace. Meet Heather.
DEE K.
Dee has been dedicated to the practice of yoga on and off the mat since 2013. Meet Dee.
WENDY K.
As a retired Geologist, Wendy understands that the earth is constantly changing. This knowledge informs her yoga practice. Meet Wendy.
MAYA K.
Maya has a passion for creating opportunities within the Grand Valley to help unite and uplift. Meet Maya.
JEN L.
Jenny grew up and went to pharmacy school in Oregon before moving to Colorado. Meet Jen.
KRISTEN L.
With 25 years of yoga practice across a variety of traditions, Kristen has come to appreciate that there is no one way to approach yoga. Meet Kristen.
PAM M.
Pam is a Colorado native with 2 children and 6 grandchildren, and a veteran. Meet Pam.
CHRISTINE M.
Christine is the mother of a veteran. She taught yoga to veterans while her son was in Afghanistan prior to moving to the western slope in Colorado. Meet Christine.
BRIDGET M.
TIM M.
DAN N.
Dan is a veteran of the United States Air Force; he was stationed at Travis AFB, California where he performed French horn. Meet Dan.
SHAYNA N.
Shayna’s goal with teaching is to spread the belief that “yoga is for every body,” and hope to make yoga a part of everyone’s lives. Meet Shayna.
SANDY P.
As an outdoor enthusiast who loves to hit the trails as well as the slopes, Sandy knows firsthand how important yoga can be to remaining healthy and active at every age and stage of life. Meet Sandy.
ERIC P.
Eric is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served as an 0351 Anti-tank Assault-man, & as a Marine Security Guard at the American Embassies in San Salvador, El Salvador and Cape Town, South Africa. Meet Eric.
JARED P.
Throughout the numerous ups and downs of life, Jaren found yoga to be a baseline for a consistent healthy body and mind. Meet Jared.
JIM R.
Jim is a 10 year Navy veteran and began practicing yoga 15 years ago. He came to yoga to help with focus and clarity as a software engineer. Meet Jim.
JANINE R.
Being able to witness a student drop into their practice and make that mind body connection is the main reason Janine loves teaching. She's seen first hand the benefits of yoga in the military community, starting with her husband. Meet Janine.
COLE S.
Cole's passion is to support everyday people as they safely and playfully step into their own confidence and connect deeply with themselves. Her method of choice: yoga. With curiosity and openness, its benefits can run deep. Meet Cole.
SUSIE S.
Susie is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance. She found yoga as an older adult, as a way of dealing with her own stress, childhood trauma, and recovery from aggressive cancer. Meet Susie.
TIFFANY S.
While she has studied many different approaches to health and movement throughout the years, her passion has always been rooted in a physical practice that offers wider-reaching mental and emotional benefits. Meet Tiffany.
CAITLIN S.
Caitlin's classes invite students to explore the practice at their own pace with a focus on how the practice feels in the moment. Meet Caitlin.
STACEE T.
JARED S.
Jared Schulte's life story is one of transformation, resilience, and unwavering dedication. As a Navy veteran, his service to his country is deeply ingrained in who he is. Meet Jared.
KATIE W.
Katie Weber is a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner, and conscious coach who brings nearly two decades of experience working in high-stress, structured environments into her teaching. With a background in the criminal legal system, higher education, and professional training, she offers a steady, compassionate approach that prioritizes safety, autonomy, and meeting each student where they are. Meet Katie.
ROB W.
Rob enlisted in the Army on July 6th 1994 just to get himself out of the state of Connecticut. Meet Rob.
STACIE W.
Stacie Wyatt, CBIS, E-RYT 500, with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of mindfulness, movement, and behavioral health. Meet Stacie.
LINDA Y.
Linda started practicing yoga in 2018 as a way to connect with new neighbors after moving. In the process, she discovered the importance of yoga’s breathwork, meditation and movement in living with chronic illness (lupus). Meet Linda.
