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Amy Soroka
Hi! My name is Amy, In 2014 I was inspired to pursue wellness education at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe Arizona. I obtained my 200 hour yoga teacher training, numerous advanced teacher trainings, life coach, aromatherapy, reflexology and most recently Inferno Hot Pilates certifications. My mission is to meet you where you’re at and help you to honor your body and your yoga practice, feeling at peace and free of stress.
I love teaching yoga because it gives me an opportunity to lead with intention. When
I teach, I truly intend to share love, wisdom and acceptance to others.
The greatest gift of all is seeing that my intention has been received by my fellow yogis.
Mia Gavaldon
My name is Karey and I am excited to guide you in your journey of wellness & mindfulness through the practice of yoga. I come from a dance background having studied ballet & jazz from a very young age. After marriage and starting a family, my new found passion was in fitness. I spent the next 20yrs teaching dance aerobics and functional fitness. Yoga found its way into my life after many years of strenuous exercise and wear and tear on my joints & muscles. Searching for a new way to slow down not only my body but also my mind. My strong love & passion for yoga called me to guide others through the practice. Aromatherapy is incorporated into all my classes to uplift and send positive energy to the emotional center of our beings. Namaste
Diane Bradley
My name is Diane Bradley, a passionate and experienced yoga instructor. I began teaching in 2018 at the age of 58, after years as an ultra-marathon runner, when my knees led me toward a new path of healing and strength. My experience taught me endurance, resilience, and the power of the mind—lessons I now bring into my teaching. I am certified through Yoga Alliance with a 200 YTT completed in 2018, and I have continued expanding my knowledge with Trauma Recovery Yoga (2020) and TruFusion Hands-On Training (2023). I believe yoga is for everyone, regardless of age or ability, and I strive to create a welcoming space for self-connection and balance, both on and off the mat.
Karey Mohamed
My name is Karey and I am excited to guide you in your journey of wellness & mindfulness through the practice of yoga. I come from a dance background having studied ballet & jazz from a very young age. After marriage and starting a family, my new found passion was in fitness. I spent the next 20yrs teaching dance aerobics and functional fitness. Yoga found its way into my life after many years of strenuous exercise and wear and tear on my joints & muscles. Searching for a new way to slow down not only my body but also my mind. My strong love & passion for yoga called me to guide others through the practice. Aromatherapy is incorporated into all my classes to uplift and send positive energy to the emotional center of our beings. Namaste
Ginny Sautner
Ginny Sautner has been a yoga practitioner for over 20 years. During that time, she has studied with Tim Miller, one of the first American Ashtangi yogis and Jeana Darlington, who studied under BKS Iyengar. She certified officially through Trisatya Yoga several years ago. With a foundation in Ashtanga yoga, her classes are typically Ashtanga-inspired vinyasa and heated. A longtime Havasu resident, a public school teacher, and a mother, Ginny is grateful for a space to share her love of a yoga practice with others.
Caitlin Craig
Caitlin is trained in Hatha yoga and has been teaching since 2016. ‘I love all forms of the physical practice of yoga & currently resonate most deeply with Kundalini Yoga due to its challenging & structured nature. I find the movements liberating & enjoy how the benefits can be felt instantaneously. I am grateful to have a foundation in the traditions of the practice. I would say I have a passion for good form & the more subtle aspects of the yoga experience. To be able to guide us to a state of total immersion & embodiment is the goal.'
Chris Bennett
Hello, I'm Chris Bennett, co-owner and instructor at Amalaya Yoga in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. My yoga journey began during a challenging time in my life, where I found a strong sense of community and discipline in the practice. With a background in martial arts, transitioning to yoga felt natural, engaging both mind and body.
I trained under Beth Evans, a seasoned yoga instructor and therapist, and furthered my practice with Joseph Encinia, former World Yoga Champion and founder of Sun Lotus Yoga. Their guidance deepened my understanding of yoga’s transformative power.
At Amalaya Yoga, I specialize in the Amalaya Hot 26&2 series—a sequence of 26 postures and two breathing exercises in a heated environment. This practice enhances flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, and muscle strength while promoting mental focus and stress relief.
Join me for a session and experience the benefits of this powerful practice firsthand!
Frank Bonelli
Frank is a holistic therapist specializing in massage, Reiki, meditation, past life regression, numerology, and crystal healing. He integrates various techniques to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual balance. Through massage, he releases tension and restores the body’s natural flow, while Reiki and crystal healing work on an energetic level. As a meditation teacher, he helps cultivate inner peace, and his expertise in regression and numerology provides deep insights into life’s purpose. With a compassionate and intuitive approach, Frank guides you toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Kristen Raczuk
My name is Kristen Raczuk and I can’t wait to share my yoga journey with you! I moved here in 2017 after 22 years in Colorado Springs. I started practicing yoga about 20 years ago at the local YMCA, with most classes being flow or Hatha. Then, about 12 years ago I discovered “Hot Yoga” and I was hooked! I recently got my 60 hour teacher certification, and I look forward to pursuing more certifications as I continue my yoga journey. I have been a school teacher all of my life, so the transition into teaching yoga felt natural. My favorite part of yoga is the peace and solitude it gives me no matter what my day was like in the school classroom!