Meet Your Teachers

Ryan Averhart - RYT 500 Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ryan made his way to the island of Maui and knew he was home. Ryan studied at Washington State University, where he received a degree in Social Science, with an emphasis on Comparative Ethnic Studies, and Anthropology. Ryan left the corporate world to live a more full and rewarding life dedicated to service to others. Ryan has completed 500 hours of Yoga Alliance training. Ryan is passionate about sharing the sacred science of yoga. Ryan believes that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the beauty of yoga, therefore making his classes accessible to all groups, ages, and skill levels. Ryan focuses on working in, more so than working out, allowing you to connect to your true self. Ryan enjoys focusing on pranayama breathing techniques, as well as guided meditations. Outside of the classroom, Ryan can be found at the Maui Bees Organic farm where he works as a chef.

Jenna Goode RYT 200

Now, more than ever, we are being called to shift. Now, more than ever, is the time for you to harness our internal power to change the trajectory of our external world; to shift from a space of fear, loneliness, and doubt to love, connection, and courage. But, how?  Yoga is a path that shows us how. I want my students to know that I didn't grow up spiritual or even healthy. In fact, you could say it was the total opposite. But a bad breakup and the sudden passing of a close friend woke me up. As a safe space to process my grief, someone recommended yoga. Evenings that were spent at bars slowly transformed to early morning yoga and meditation. I began to reawaken my natural well being and joy. Excess weight began to shed, hope returned to my heart. The regular yoga routine brought steady empowerment and eventually led me to India on a path of deeper self-discovery. It was there I learned Traditional Hatha Yoga and meditation; and most importantly, self-love. It is my pleasure to share this path of empowerment with others. 

Diana Despineres RYT 500, Ayerveda Practicioner

Diana has been teaching Vedic and kirtan chanting, hatha yoga, vinyasa and meditation since 2003, with a foundation in Advaita Vedanta, Asthanga Yoga and Iyengar Yoga. She is also an Ayurvedic practitioner who teaches and guides people in healthy Ayurvedic living. Her personal yoga asana practice is dynamic, restorative and therapeutic, and is deeply influenced by the Iyengar method and her teacher Sri Louise. She is currently working towards gaining an Iyengar Level I & II certification under the mentorship of Senior Iyengar yoga teacher Holly Walk Kostura. Diana believes yoga, meditation and Ayurveda are available to anyone—young or old, rich or poor, religious or non-religious. She says that however you identify, yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can bring you into balance and well-being.

Ariana Hornkohl E-RYT 500

Ariana Hornkohl grew up in the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico and moved to the island of Maui where she was introduced to yoga and hula. Ariana has been practicing the art and lifestyle of yoga for over 10 years and has completed over 500 hours of teacher training courses. She studied with Jennifer Lynn at Wisdom Flow Yoga in Maui, Hawaii, completed an internship program and is now a senior teacher. Her passion for dance, music and hula bring a moving meditation in rhythm, sound vibration and pranayama to align body and mind.  Ariana invites students to drop into the power of breath and movement to awaken the deep layers of potential within. Ariana teaches Gentle Flow and Vinyasa Flow at Wisdom Flow Studio