Terri Hargrove - Owner/Teacher
RYT-500, Reiki Practitioner, & Sound Healing
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Terri Hargrove, a Fort Smith resident of more than 15 years, fulfilled her vision of opening her own community-minded yoga studio on July 1st, 2015. Terri first fell in love with yoga in 2010, she then began her journey of becoming a yoga instructor in January 2012. She attended Sivananda yoga teacher training in the Bahamas where she received her first 200 Hour RYT Yoga Alliance Certification. In November 2014, Terri completed her second 200 Hour RYT training at Yandara in Baja, Mexico where she later returned for an additional 300 Hour RYT in the December of 2018. Terri saw a need for a deeper understanding of offering yoga to parts of her community where trauma is common. She found the Veteran's Yoga Project and took and additional 15 hours Mindful Yoga for Trauma Recovery in Asheville, NC.in April of 2017. She offers trauma-informed yoga classes and meditation at Gateway and Harbor House which are both local drug and rehab facilities. During her more than 8 years of instructing, Terri has taught yoga classes all over the community. She believes that yoga should be available for EVERYBODY.
She is deeply tied to her community and works to give back in any way she can - currently she chooses a charity each month to donate a portion of class fees along with a weekly donation based yoga class to raise awareness and funds for the monthly charity. She loves that her path allows her the opportunity to help people feel more connected to themselves and their community. |
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Courtney Youphoriafy
RYT 500, E-RYT 200, Certified Life Coach, & Reiki Practitioner
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Courtney YOUphoriafy is a multi-talented yoga and meditation teacher, life coach, and professional circus performer who has performed and instructed all over the US. She is the founder and owner of Sacred Somatics Circus arts, a professional circus arts performance collective, as well as teaches movement, meditation, and personal development at studios and events throughout the states.
In 2017, Courtney became certified as a 200 hour E-RYT certified through the Yoga Alliance and is now a Continuing Education Provider as well. She teaches a powerful yoga class with a focus on yoga philosophy. In 2019, Courtney left the corporate world to pursue her passions full time and has been working as a full time teacher of movement, meditation, creative expression, and personal inquiry practices. Since then, she has continued her own training and completed her 500 hour teaching certification through Yoga Alliance in 2020. Find her offering classes at both Yogaterrium location as well as virtual options via her website online. |
Cyndi Smith
RYT 200, Reiki Practitioner, Chakra Therapeutics Practitioner
My first experience with yoga came in the form of a beautiful soul that I did not know (now mates for life) walking up to me while camping at a music festival, placing her hand on my back, looking at me with the most truthful loving eyes and saying, your holding your breath, let me help you breathe. My life has never been the same since then. Thank you Terri!
I attend a few yoga classes at the park and Yogaterrium without any type of dedication. Then I was then blessed again via invitation to attend a weekend of yoga, meditation, Reiki at Mt. Sequoyah and witness the final weekend for 1st class of students becoming teachers of YTT 200 hour program with Terri and Crystal through Powered by Heart. I found my “tribe” this weekend & immediately signed up for the next YTT class.
Since that weekend I completed my YTT program (and my “tribe” grew larger and stronger) with Terri and Crystal through Powered by Heart & registered thru Yoga Alliance as RYT-200. Along the journey of becoming a yoga teacher I also obtain Reiki Level III & Chakra Therapeutics Practitioner.
My intentioned path is to provide support to all & your MIND BODY & SOUL a safe, supportive & nurturing environment within the practice of Yoga, Reiki Healing & Chakra Balancing. You can visit MIND BODY & SOUL Facebook page to review my previous yoga classes, Reiki sessions & Chakra work as well as reviews.
I look forward to seeing you on & off the mat through Yoga, Meditation, Reiki & Chakra sessions all offered at Yogaterrium via scheduled classes and private sessions.
I attend a few yoga classes at the park and Yogaterrium without any type of dedication. Then I was then blessed again via invitation to attend a weekend of yoga, meditation, Reiki at Mt. Sequoyah and witness the final weekend for 1st class of students becoming teachers of YTT 200 hour program with Terri and Crystal through Powered by Heart. I found my “tribe” this weekend & immediately signed up for the next YTT class.
Since that weekend I completed my YTT program (and my “tribe” grew larger and stronger) with Terri and Crystal through Powered by Heart & registered thru Yoga Alliance as RYT-200. Along the journey of becoming a yoga teacher I also obtain Reiki Level III & Chakra Therapeutics Practitioner.
My intentioned path is to provide support to all & your MIND BODY & SOUL a safe, supportive & nurturing environment within the practice of Yoga, Reiki Healing & Chakra Balancing. You can visit MIND BODY & SOUL Facebook page to review my previous yoga classes, Reiki sessions & Chakra work as well as reviews.
I look forward to seeing you on & off the mat through Yoga, Meditation, Reiki & Chakra sessions all offered at Yogaterrium via scheduled classes and private sessions.
Kellie Lindsey
RYT-200
Kellie is a mother, a musician, a full-time business student at UAFS, and an Arbonne District Manager. She moved to Fort Smith from her home state of Mississippi, where she began her yoga practice over ten years ago. Three years ago, after deepening her passion for yoga through its wellspring of literature, she decided to begin her practice seriously in her own home. Her consistent dedication to a personal practice sparked her desire to share yoga as an instructor because of the massive transformation she underwent both mentally and physically. This meant that she was to bring her practice into a public setting, which was terrifying to her at first. Despite her fears, she listened to her calling and completed the RYT 200 Yoga Alliance certification through Powered By Heart. Kellie truly believes that yoga should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or physical ability. Because of this, she plans to continue her yoga education by receiving a RPYT certification to offer certified prenatal classes in the River Valley. Her classes will range in styles, and you can expect her to gracefully challenge you at your edge. Yoga met Kellie where she was, and she’s eager to help it meet you where you are!
Sara Galbach RYT-200
I fell in love at the local college campus. The Sanskrit language mesmerized me as I slowly re-molding my spine, and learned how to stand tall. My new friend, my new love was named Yoga. Over the next 15 years yoga taught me ways to heal and recover my physical body and the song of my heart, it gave me coping tools to endure several surgeries and emotional pain due from loss. Dedicated exposure to yoga classes and yoga workshops (I’m a loyal Yogaterrium attendee) lead me to the opportunity to apply with Terri Hargrove and business partner Crystal Beshear’s into the 200 hour YTT program with Powered by Heart RYS. April 2019. I offer gentle flow, yin, yang style yoga and restorative.
I am a painter. An artist with a deep connection and appreciation to nature and during our yoga class I offer an imaginative escape into body awareness and alignment. Themes of the elements, trees, animals, current seasons, chakras, the philosophies of yoga could be available for discussion in a welcoming environment for
all ages and levels of activity.
I Look Forward To This New Beginning With You.
Namaste,
Sara Galbach
I am a painter. An artist with a deep connection and appreciation to nature and during our yoga class I offer an imaginative escape into body awareness and alignment. Themes of the elements, trees, animals, current seasons, chakras, the philosophies of yoga could be available for discussion in a welcoming environment for
all ages and levels of activity.
I Look Forward To This New Beginning With You.
Namaste,
Sara Galbach
Jana Aydelott-Leeper RYT-500
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Yoga has been a part of Jana’s life for nearly a decade, and has helped her overcome two serious spinal injuries, and the trauma of a life threatening experience while on active duty military. Jana has benefited greatly from practicing yoga during multiple pregnancies and throughout the postpartum period.
Jana’s classes are taught in a nonjudgmental and welcoming style. Her classes are focused on quality movement, joint health, and overall increased well-being. Classes are accessible for beginners while still providing a challenge for each individual student. A brief section of positive philosophy is included during class, but it is never dogmatic and completely optional. Jana’s classes implement the ancient wisdom of yoga philosophy in a simple and understandable format. The practices used in classes are rooted in the original tradition, but are geared toward modern understanding, biomechanics, and physiology. Props and modified postures ensure each student feels confident and comfortable, no matter where they are physically. |
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Taylor Carson-Young RYT-200
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This beautiful soul full of light and love began her yoga journey as an at home practitioner for 2 years before making the bold move to walk into a class. A couple of years later she realized how deep her love was for the practice and began her journey into teacher training. She is passionate about the outdoors, her new beautiful daughter Everest and finding adventure in everything! She will love you, encourage you and challenge you.
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Jo Johnson RYT-200
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Jo Johnson graduated as a Registered Yoga Teacher from the Powered By Heart training at Yogaterrium in January of 2018.
As a registered nurse , she has worked in many fields over the last 14 years, including ER, OB/GYN, and Hospice. Jo recognizes the incredible health benefits yoga provides such as improved physical fitness and stress reduction. It is Jo’s goal to continue to learn more about yoga and it’s sister science Ayurveda, so that she can share her knowledge with the community. Ultimately she hopes to offer services as a compliment to traditional Western medicine, providing more holistic health options for those who seek such guidance. Jo hopes to offer classes to suit every need. She can’t wait to share her love of yoga with all of you. |
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Jan Freeman RYT-200
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Jan has been practicing yoga off and in since the 1970's. While living in Johnson City, TN in 2004, her interest in teaching started after a weekend intensive with Todd Norian at the Asheville Yoga Center. After moving to Roanoke, VA in 2005, Jan became certified in Body Flow by Less Mills, and started teaching yoga and Pilates. Then after relocating to Corpus Christi, TX she was able to receive her 200 hour RYT with Christina Sell through the Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi in 2009.
Since returning to Fort Smith after a 21 year absence, Jan is excited and grateful to be a part of the growing and evolving yoga community here in the River Valley. She loves teaching all levels and styles of yoga, including Yin, vinyasa and Restorative. |
Chloe' Mims RYT-200
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Chloe’ Mims recently transplanted to Fort Smith in spring 2018 and was more than delighted to find a like minded yoga community, who think the benefits of yoga can and should be accessible to all.
Chloe’ happened into her first yoga class, as a collegiate golfer looking for exercise more suited to flexibility and balance. Though, it wasn’t until eight years later and walking into an Intro to Ashtanga class at Cherry Blossom Yoga in Houston, TX that she fell in love with more than the physical practice and found a love in all eight limbs of yoga. Wanting to share with all not only the physical, but mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits she experienced in the safest and most encouraging ways, she began her teaching journey in February 2017 with Ally Ford Yoga, an Ashtanga based teacher training in Shreveport, LA. In September 2017, Chloe’ was issued her 200 RYT Yoga Alliance Certification. She couldn’t be more excited to share her practice and passion with you. |
Robert Tyler Hutchens RYT-200
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Hello, I am Robert Hutchens. I have been practicing yoga for 3 years now and received my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate in August 2018. I first started yoga because I was suffering from a stomach condition called H-pylori. I was severely fatigued and mentally exhausted. Yoga helped immensely with my overall energy and digestive system. I became more energized than I had ever been and began to feel relief from my stomach condition. My initial practices were long, slow, and deep. I enjoyed the slow flow of yoga and desired its' steadiness . As my yoga practice developed, I discovered my joy for power yoga. Power yoga enabled me to not only challenge my body but also my mind. I look forward to sharing my passion for a powerful class and motivating others to reach beyond their preconceived notions of what their body can do.
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Makayla Teague RYT_200
Hi! I’m Makayla Teague. I have always been interested in yoga philosophy and lifestyle since I was a teenager. I practiced the asanas at home off and on for about a year. Then in 2018 I decided it was time to finally step in a studio. I did my research on yoga studios near my area and decided to go with Yogaterrium. Ever since then, I have been diving deeper into the yoga of my life. Yoga has been a blessing for me in all ways. I have experienced and continue to experience so much growth. I’m thankful to have yoga in my life and to share the love and community that yoga brings. In September 2018 I graduated with my 200 hour RYT through Powered by Heart and Yogaterrium with Terri Hargrove and Crystal Beshears. Training with this group has supported my personal development and my own practice. I am passionate about helping others grow with the tools that yoga can offer all of us. I am also a Speech-Language Pathology graduate student at Northeastern State University in Muskogee, OK. I love communication, language, and helping others find their voice. I believe that everyone has a right to communicate no matter the circumstances. I also love my family, my dog Cooper, music, and being outside(: I’m very thankful for the life that I have and all that yoga offers. Namaste
Stevie Bruesch RYT-200
I tried yoga for the first time in 2016 and went to Yogaterrium for the first time in 2018. I loved the connection of breath and movement. This was the first time I found a coping skill that worked for my anxiety. That is why I decided to pursue yoga for myself and bring this magic to others.
I have a variety of fitness accomplishments and certifications. I completed 16 hour YogaFit training February 2017 and began teaching at the Choctaw Nation. My passion led me to complete my 200 hour Teacher Training September 2019 with Powered By Heart and Yogaterrium. I am also a CrossFit Level 1 and CrossFit Kids Certified Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Level 1 Trauma informed yoga therapy (TIYT) trained through Sundara Yoga Therapy and I will complete my Level 2 TIYT October 2019. I currently hold the NASA National Retro Powerlifting Record for Squat and Bench (set 9/8/18) Mother of two kids- Jekobi and Skyler I offer Yoga at the following locations: Pop Up Yoga, Choctaw Nation Wellness Center - Poteau, and Yogaterrium Maker of things- Bear Arms Productions Michelle Grazier RYT-200 |
I started yoga in 2017. The first yoga class I went to resonated greatly with me. It changed not only how I felt mentally and physically, but how I perceived the world around me too. I felt more calm and capable, and more at ease with myself. It has taught me to be a better person. Yoga has brought me joyfulness and a sense of flow to my life. After only a few classes I knew I would want to teach yoga so I could share the gifts it has given me to others. I was lucky enough to go through and complete my training with Terri and Crystal for my 200 hour YTT program through Powered by Heart. I believe everyone deserves to find a sense of well-being and self acceptance within themselves, through the power of their own abilities. Everyone of one of us has the power to do so and I am passionate about helping others implement the teachings of yoga into their own lives. I aim to make class an uplifting and deeply connected experience, whether its a high intensity workout or a deep relaxing yin practice. I look forward to practicing with you!
Greg Kohles
Greg Kohles lives in the River Valley and has a passion for endurance sports. Greg has completed several century cycling and triathlon events; including Ironman Triathlon races in Panama City Beach, Florida and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Greg began adding yoga practice as an option from his normal endurance training routines. Through his yoga training, Greg began experiencing great benefits for his swimming, cycling, and running disciplines. As his enthusiasm grew for yoga, he made the decision to become an instructor. Greg is a certified 200-hour Yoga Instructor (200 YTT) and is excited to share these experiences with everyone from beginner yoga practitioners to seasoned athletes.
