Sarah Rae Nelson has been a dedicated student of Ashtanga Yoga for a decade. She blends traditional Ashtanga Yoga and her work as a somatic based, Massage Therapist into every class. Sarah is known for creating accessible spaces, while asking students to tip-toe along the edges of what they believe to be possible in their yoga practice and belief systems.

She is excited to share Ashtanga with the Columbus community to show them that there is indeed an easier, softer way to interact with this beautiful practice. One which can fold neatly into your life right now.

Sarah is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Craniosacral Practitioner, Breathwork enthusiast and Altered States Guide. She loves a good pizza/kombucha combo, vibin’ to the Grateful Dead + reading Fantasy novels

Stephanie Crumley is excited to be teaching at Columbus Ashtanga Yoga Club. After many years of competitive sports including horseback riding, dancing, running and cycling, she ended up getting injured and found her way onto the yoga mat to heal her body. She took her first Ashtanga class in January of 2019 and became a consistent Ashtanga practitioner later that year.

This practice has held Stephanie in many different seasons of her life - and she loves showing students how this practice can be a supportive, lifelong practice during seasons of change, injury and growth.

When she’s not teaching or practicing yoga, Stephanie runs social media for dozens of local businesses, has her nose in a book or is off on an adventure with her dog and husband.

Matthew came to yoga for the first time in 2015 to improve flexibility, balance, and as a supplement to lifting weights and other forms of fitness; however, yoga offered so much more than a physical practice. It did improve flexibility and balance, but it also offered relief from back pain and started a journey towards mindfulness. Yoga had become a remarkably effective form of personal care and growth. Wanting to deepen his own practice and gain the tools to share yoga with others, Matthew completed his 200-hour yoga teacher training at Flex Yoga in Wooster, OH in 2021. Matthew went on to complete trainings in both breathwork and meditation in 2022 and an Ashtanga yoga mentorship program with Ashtanga Yoga Columbus in 2023. He is currently living and teaching in Columbus, OH

Bee has been studying Ashtanga Yoga for almost 5 years and believes yoga is truly for every one.

Bee teaches our community recovery class on Sundays & loves the accessibility this class offers to the community.

Bee's passions include dogs, baking, gardening, reading, film & art.  She is also a practicing Hindu & believes age is just a number.

Hannah began practicing Ashtanga yoga in 2020, drawn to its unique blend of discipline and mindfulness. The practice quickly became an essential tool for her, offering a grounding space to build resilience and clarity.

Known for her compassionate and approachable teaching style, Hannah holds space where students of all levels can explore their potential and deepen their practice at their own pace.

Off of the mat, Hannah works as a nurse and enjoys being with her friends and pets, reading and traveling.

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Jess is a creative individual with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive demeanor. She has practiced yoga for over 10 years, specializing in Ashtanga for the past five. Jess completed a year-and-a-half mentorship under an Ashtanga Yoga mentor before continuing her studies under Sarah Nelson. Jess values authenticity and emphasizes the importance of being genuine.

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