Founder + Instructor
Speciality: Vinyasa Flow + Yoga Sculpt + Intro to Yoga
Danielle Fraser is a proud Black and Indian woman originally from the vibrant island of Jamaica. Danielle’s journey with yoga began during college , where she stumbled upon it as a lifeline to navigate deeply personal challenges. Little did she know that this chance encounter would evolve into an unwavering source of strength and a lifelong passion.
After becoming certified in Ashtanga, Danielle realized the limitations of traditional studio settings. This inspired her to create a more inclusive and accessible practice, one where she can meet people exactly where they are in their journey and extend the same invaluable support yoga has provided her. She now teaches Vinyasa, Slow Flow, and Power Flow, each style tailored to help individuals connect deeply with themselves.
Outside of yoga, Danielle is an Executive Assistant, an avid home cook working on her nutrition certification, and a sports lover—from basketball to F1, women’s soccer, and tennis. She also cherishes time with friends and traveling.
Peter Lynch | Instructor
Speciality: Flow + Intiuitive Movement
Peter began practicing yoga after a New Year’s resolution in 2000. He initially practiced Bikram ‘hot yoga’ and found the intensity not only benefitted his health, but helped him focus his mind and better navigate his heart. After exploring a diversity of styles in Seattle, he eventually pursued teaching as a part of his practice, receiving RYT 200-hour certifications from both Samadhi Yoga (2010) and Seattle Yoga Arts (2013).
Peter’s teaching style reflects his passion for yoga as a way to connect to the joy of corporeal expression. Yoga is a practice of awareness and offers the opportunity to expand consciousness to all corners of the lived experience. He enjoys blending hatha, vinyasa and a variety of other styles of yoga in his classes and also teaches specialized classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease (www.yogaforpd.com). He teaches regular classes in studios, workplaces, residences and hospitals in the Seattle area. Peter also holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Pomona College.
Allison Hardy | Instructor
Speciality: Flow + Restorative + Myofascial
Allison completed her 200hr YTT in 2016 through Synergy Yoga, studying with Tami Hafzala and Jodi Boone. She began her yoga practice while recovering from injury and later became interested in alignment based ashtanga practices to cultivate deeper awareness. She’s additionally completed Yin yoga trainings with both Bernie Clark and Melina Meza. She studied Breathwork with David Elliot, as well as Usui Reiki with Daniella White.
Allison believes in the practice of self love on the mat, of self discovery, of seeking to know the truth in there being no separation. This simple complexity keeps her questioning, discerning, and inspired.
Katie McNamara | Instructor
Speciality: Flow + Restorative + Myofascial
Allison completed her 200hr YTT in 2016 through Synergy Yoga, studying with Tami Hafzala and Jodi Boone. She began her yoga practice while recovering from injury and later became interested in alignment based ashtanga practices to cultivate deeper awareness. She’s additionally completed Yin yoga trainings with both Bernie Clark and Melina Meza. She studied Breathwork with David Elliot, as well as Usui Reiki with Daniella White.
Allison believes in the practice of self love on the mat, of self discovery, of seeking to know the truth in there being no separation. This simple complexity keeps her questioning, discerning, and inspired.
Julie Fournier | Instructor
Speciality: Gentle Yoga + Trauma Informed + Adaptive Yoga
Julie started studying yoga in Nepal before completing her 200 hr teacher training at The Samarya Center for Integrated Movement Therapy in Seattle in 2013. Julie wishes to inspire students to connect with their own experiences in a simple and mindful way and to open the practice of yoga to everyone.
She started working with specialized populations (MS, spinal cord injuries) in 2013 and trained at Mind Body Solutions in Minnesota on adapting yoga for disability. Julie is keen to explore how yoga can help empowering people living with disability, trauma, illness and aging. She currently offers all levels and gentle classes at various locations in the Seattle area as well as adaptive yoga and private tuition for people with reduced mobility. Her teaching is influenced by more than 10 years of experience living and working abroad, interacting with individuals from different cultural backgrounds and conditions and her interest in mindfulness practice.
Kate Bradfield | Instructor
Speciality: Restorative + Chair Yoga + Structural Integration
Kate completed her yoga teacher training in 2003 through 8 Limbs Yoga Centers and began her teaching career at the original Yoga on Beacon location (now restaurant Homer!) Drawn to alignment-based practice, she made her way to The Rolf Institute in Boulder, Colorado to continue her education. She completed her training as a Rolfing® practitioner in 2009 and in 2016 she went on to complete her advanced training, where she deepened her understanding of the body as a whole expression. She finds the blend of bodywork and yoga to be a complementary union. A longtime resident of Beacon Hill, she practices Structural Integration at her studio, Upright Being, in Columbia City, Kate teaches with the intention of integration – both structural and energetic. She is always looking to help students find their most whole and integrated self. Kate encourages students to choose curiosity and awareness over habit and assumption, meeting each moment with genuine authenticity.
Steph Potraz | Instructor
Speciality: Yoga Essentials + Slow Flow + Intro to Yoga
In 2007 Steph picked up a yoga DVD and a seed was planted, but it wasn’t until 2013 amid a big life transition and exploration of her own mental and physical health that Steph committed herself fully to the practice. She was delighted to find that yoga cultivated not only strength and suppleness in the body, but inner resilience, mental clarity, and connection to self, too. In 2018 while working full-time, Steph spent a year immersed in the alignment-focused, heart-centered program at Seattle Yoga Arts.
Steph offers a playful movement practice that invites sweet awareness and acceptance of breath, the body, and the inner experience. Steph eventually left corporate work in pursuit of inner fulfillment and along with teaching yoga, is now a passionate climber, route-setter, and nature lover all of which she draws from in her classes and workshops. She seeks to inspire students to meet their inner edge with courage and fierce compassion through challenging yet accessible classes. Wherever you are in your process – whether brand new to the practice, focused on enhancing your mental health, or balancing other fitness modalities – Steph can support your journey to more steadiness, interconnection, and authentic living.
Jeevitha Machaiah | Instructor
Speciality: Hatha + Ashantga + Vinyasa
Jeevitha is a certified Hatha and Ashtanga yoga teacher from Mysore, India, the birthplace of Ashtanga yoga. She began her yoga journey in 2020 and quickly committed to a daily practice after experiencing profound physical and mental benefits. Inspired by these positive changes, she decided to share the gift of yoga with others.
After two years of dedicated personal practice, Jeevitha transitioned into teaching professionally. Prior to her formal certification, she gained valuable experience by guiding students online and leading sessions in local parks. Her training is grounded in yoga philosophy, anatomy, and the technical aspects of asanas. Jeevitha understands that each posture offers unique benefits and tailors her instruction to meet the individual needs of her students.
Jeevitha emphasizes the importance of breath control, believing that a steady breath leads to mental and physical balance. This focus on breath, alignment, and mindful movement forms the foundation of her teaching, helping students cultivate wellness and personal growth through their yoga practice.
Julia Hibarger | Instructor
Speciality: Flow + Iyengar + Ashtanga + Jivamukti
Rooted in the Iyengar, Ashtanga and Jivamukti yoga traditions, Julia’s classes welcome all bodies and levels of experience to explore how the breath, mind and body can open up to play and possibilities through alignment-based flow and movement. Julia is grateful for completing 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2021, followed by 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in 2023, with the inimitable dynamic duo, Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman, at The Yoga Shanti in New York.
After experiencing back and knee issues from running and competitive volleyball throughout high school and college, Julia tagged along with a friend to a yoga class in Brooklyn and never stopped practicing! 20+ years later, she has had the privilege to learn from and practice with gifted teachers across New York, San Francisco, LA and Seattle (including YoBe!) and integrates all of those voices into her teaching and practice. Julia is especially excited to share breath and body awareness, along with a little bit of dharma (yogic philosophy).
Outside of yoga, Julia loves chasing epic sunsets, going for walks, hiking and camping, paddleboarding, dancing to good beats, açaí bowls and spending time with her family, friends and cat, who you might just see running around Beacon Hill near YoBe!
Ariel Young | Instructor
Speciality: Flow + Intro to Yoga
Ariel’s yoga journey began in 2011 at Portland State University and has continued to evolve ever since. Most recently, she completed her teacher training at the University of Washington under Ashwini Sadekar.
Ariel is passionate about offering a yoga practice rooted in Patanjali’s eight limbs, weaving together mindfulness, accessible movement, breathwork, meditation, and opportunities for self-discovery.
Her approach is also deeply influenced by her Celtic heritage and her background in social work, both of which guide her commitment to creating grounded, compassionate, and inclusive spaces for all students.