Our Team
Dr. Kali Arnold
Dr. Kali Arnold is an E-RYT200 Yoga Teacher, Pilates teacher, and Reiki Master Practitioner in Atlanta. She specializes in bringing mindfulness and stress release through mediation, yoga, and reiki energy healing. Dr. Arnold has also received her Masters degree in Ayurvedic and Integrative medicine from the esteemed Maharishi International University.
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Dr. Arnold began her career in medicine as an orthopedic surgeon. She understands from her own personal experience and working with other professionals with high stress lives that methods such as yoga, meditation and reiki are tools that can aid teachers and students to find the peace and serenity needed to reach their optimal potential.
As the owner of Sati Yoga & Wellness and co-creator of The Namaste Project, Dr. Arnold is passionate about using her skills as a yoga teacher and healer in combination with her extensive medical background to help a variety of clients achieve their best lives through health and wellness.
Rebecca Steele
I believe that yoga should be accessible to all, completely personal, and in a safe and inclusive environment. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to feeling better physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
I meet each client exactly where they are and become an advocate for their whole-body health through my vast knowledge and genuine connection. My approach is to empower each individual on their wellness journey by building a “toolbox” of poses, movements, and breathing techniques to seamlessly weave into their lifestyle. My practice is focused on accessing the mind through the body.
I have been practicing yoga since 2005 and teaching since 2012. I began my career as a Yoga Therapist in 2013 after being drawn to the field due to my personal experiences with Rheumatoid Arthritis, anxiety and mental health conditions in my family. I hold a certification as a Certified Yoga Therapist with The International Association of Yoga Therapists and E-RYT500 with the Yoga Alliance. I have worked with clients of all ages, abilities, and conditions but I am particularly passionate about mental health and trauma work.
Shonali Banerjee
Shonali teaches breath-based accessible adaptable mindful yoga. She soothes frayed nerves with chants & songs and imparts to her students daily the importance of rest, respect and compassion. She's a burgeoning death doula and a guide of sacred life ceremonies. She's proud to have released a debut album of sacred songs, Open To Receive, in February 2022. Shonali was certified to teach yoga in 2002 with Yogiraj Alan Finger and studied yoga therapeutics and women's health with TKV Desikachar. She was certified as a Yoga Therapist with the Pranakriya Yoga school in 2023. One step at a time, one breath at a time, she walks the labyrinth of life.
Rashida Hassan
Rashida Hassan (she/her) started her yoga practice in 2013 as a compliment to her fitness routine. She soon realized that yoga is more than just a physical practice, and she found that slower practices like yin and restorative provided a much needed space for rest and release.
Rashida completed her 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training and Yogahour certification at Tough Love Yoga under Neda Draupadi Honarvar and Carly Brown. Her teaching aims to be accessible, supportive, and welcoming to both new and experienced practitioners alike. Yoga is truly for everybody and every BODY!
Off the mat, Rashida enjoys singing, making pottery, and hanging with her two kitties: Coriander and Cardamom.
Susanne McMurry
Susanne McMurry
Susanne discovered the transformative power of yoga in 2010, and from that moment it became an integral part of her life. Drawn to both the calming effects on her nervous system and the sense of community it fosters, Susanne's passion for yoga grew into a profound journey of self-discovery and well-being.
In 2021 Susanne began her teaching journey, earning her RYT 200 certification. She continued her yoga education studying under Chitra Sukhu, completing her Yoga Nidra certification. Susanne’s heart-centered approach to teaching revolves around the belief that true well-being emerges not only from personal practice but from the collective energy we create together. With a deep focus on restorative practices, she is dedicated to offering classes that provide a sanctuary for your nervous system. Her goal is to create an experience that your body and mind will thank you for, leaving you with a sense of tranquility and balance.
As an Usui Reiki Master Practitioner, Susanne brings an extra layer of intuitive healing to her classes. The collaboration of yoga and Reiki allows her to guide you in restoring harmony to your body, mind, and energy. This unique combination enhances the overall well-being experienced on the mat.
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Noni Raines
Noni is a yoga instructor, student, guide, lover, healer, and light body. Her intention for choosing to guide others into yoga is to elevate and expand the consciousness of humanity using the modality of self-exploration through movement. Her belief is this: throughout the journey of self-awareness, one must practice an instinctual amount of strength and restorative asanas. She possess the ability to lead students in various styles of yoga including restorative, vinyasa, and yin classes that inspire an intuitive practice. It’s about knowing what you need and when you need it. She is here to not only guide but also be guided in life through the practice of yoga with a diverse body of students.
She has taught a range of ages from toddlers to seniors and is proud to help humanity move! She has been practicing yoga for over 6 years and believes deeply in its transformative power. Taking the time each day to center yourself and connect with your inner truth is a beautiful gift we are all graciously given.
Jeryn Turner
Jeryn Alise Turner is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certified with Yoga Alliance. She obtained certification through Core Power and completed extensions to further her practice. She credits yoga for helping provide balance and structure to her life. Teaching is her way to connect with others & help improve their emotional, spiritual & physical health. As a published author, her speciality is theming and uses words to inspire the mind as she stretches the body and calms the spirit. Her book, A Dream Come True, is a novel about self discovery. Jeryn believes this process starts by coming to your mat. Join Jeryn in your pursuit for greater peace & relaxation.
Shavonna Warthen
Shavonna Sumlin Warthen, RYT 500, M.A., OTR/L has been a yoga practitioner since 2005. In 2007, she received a 200 hour Classical Hatha Yoga certification under the instruction of Swami Jaya Devi at Kashi Atlanta. She completed her second 200 hour certification in Kali Natha Yoga studying with her teacher, Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati. In August 2014, Shavonna became a certified yogahour instructor under the instruction of Darren Rhodes. She later completed her 300 hour YTT at Tough Love Yoga.
Shavonna is also one of the few certified Pink Ribbon Recuperative Yoga Specialists in Georgia. She is an experienced registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. Shavonna conducts local yoga classes, hosts retreats and presents at health seminars and workshops. Her classes offer clear and direct alignment instructions guaranteed to make you sweat off your stress, stretch your body and strengthen your practice.
She is a graduate of Spelman College with a B.A. in Psychology. Shavonna received her M.A. in Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California. Her strong medical background as an occupational therapist allows her to effectively communicate the rehabilitative benefits of yoga. She is also a certified lymphedema therapist with a focus on breast cancer rehabilitation. Shavonna enjoys serving her clients by sharing her love of the transformative power of yoga.
Rue Vagues
Rue Vagues is a Yoga and self defense instructor. He has completed his 500 hour yoga teacher training and 200 plus hrs continuing education. Rue has studied numerous styles of Martial arts. He uses his understanding and techniques from the years of training both philosophies to assist beginner students as well as those working to deepen their self awareness to encompass mental and physical well being.
Rue encourages questions from different perspectives. He works with all ranges from professional athletes to those looking to improve fitness, or recovery from injury. He is an experienced practitioner that aims to improve strength, balance, and flexibility to increase a person’s quality of life.
Ken Jenkins
Ken is a passionate 200HR certified yoga Instructor with over three years of teaching experience and advanced training in Restorative and Vinyasa approaches. She is committed to providing extensive instruction and counseling to her clients, while motivating them to find true inner peace and their healthiest self. She enjoys creating powerful teaching plans that aim to support and benefit each and every student. Bringing forth a love and respect for the art of yoga, and all that it encompasses.
Leyla Christopher
Leyla is a trauma informed vinyasa based teacher. She has advance training in Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin/Facia Release, Dynamic/Energetic Yin, Yoga Nidra, Sequencing, Alignment & Adjustments, and Trauma. Her classes are intention focused and inspirational. While her voice will soothe you, she will challenge you and certainly empower you. Inspired by her own yogic journey, her flows and playlist vary as do the illuminating intentions. You can expect hands on adjustments, easy to understand cuing, and encouraging words in every class.
In addition to teaching and practicing yoga, Leyla is an intuitive energetic healer and a spiritual advisor. She is a Reiki Master as well as certified in other energetic healing modalities and inner child practices. She’s been fortunate enough to study for months at a time with Shamans and Sages around the world. Being massively curious about the brain, body, and soul connection, Leyla dedicated the last 3 years to deepening her understanding of trauma, the brain, and energetic body. Helping others to connect and heal their wounded aspects and live more embodied and joyful lives is one of her greatest loves.
Leyla has thousands of hours dedicated to yoga, advance training, and subtle energy studies. She began studying with shamans in 1997 and teaching yoga in 2016.
When not exploring yoga and healing practices, Leyla very often is traveling, making art, or spending times with friends, family and of course, her cute pup Sass.
Anna Marie Pugel
Anna Marie is an Atlanta born actress, singer & wellness practitioner. She has been teaching yoga since 2017 & practicing Thai Massage since 2018. Her passion is in somatic healing techniques and helping others feel more free to be themselves!
Susan Mittleman
After practicing yoga more than half her life, Susan has developed her own intuitive and personal style of teaching that includes a focus on breath, mindfulness, strength, movement and stillness, with lightness and laughter thrown in. She’s a 500hr- ERYT, (in the Pranakriya tradition,) a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT,) and holds additional certifications in Yoga Nidra, Thai Yoga Massage, and Pre & Post Natal fitness. Teaching since 2009, Susan’s worked with various populations, ranging from able-bodies and athletes to people with PTSD, addiction and adaptive needs. Her experience as a journalist, world traveler and human contribute to her compassion and wisdom in her teaching and life in general.
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Nya Daley
Nya (she/her) is a Canadian born Social Worker and Yoga Facilitator. Whether it’s prenatal, yin, or a more powerful flow, she loves creating classes that are both creative and progressively sequenced. Her greatest influences are her mother, Jacqueline, who centers community in all that she does, and Matt Phipphen, a movement teacher whose instruction seamlessly weaves together Yoga and current exercise science principles. When she's not teaching Yoga, Nya loves mentoring other teachers, watching reality tv and spending time with her two sons Niko & Melo.
Pure Palmer
Pure is a passionate and dedicated yoga instructor who recently completed her certification in July. With over five years of personal yoga practice, she is excited to share her knowledge and love for yoga with her students. Pure specializes in Hatha yoga and is eager to expand her expertise in various other styles. Her classes are designed to be welcoming and accessible, providing a supportive environment for students of all levels. Pure emphasizes the importance of breath, alignment, and mindfulness, helping her students find balance and peace both on and off the mat.
Beyond her role as a yoga instructor, Pure is also a wellness coach and is currently pursuing a dual master’s degree in sports nutrition and strength and conditioning. This extensive background in holistic wellness allows her to offer a comprehensive approach to health and well-being. Outside the studio, Pure enjoys hiking, reading, and continuously learning new skills. These interests enrich her teaching and allow her to connect more deeply with her students. Join Pure on the mat to explore the transformative power of yoga and embark on a journey towards greater health and harmony.