Instructors

 

Licensed Instructor Trainer

Doran Richards, Holy Yoga Training Instructor

Doran received her first Holy Yoga certification in May 2015. She also has certifications in C-HYI 200 (formerly 225), C-HYI 500, C-HYI Pre/Postnatal, C-HYI Trauma-Sensitive, C-HYI Leadership, C-HYI Touch, C-Yin 1, C-Yin 2. She has been a Certified Professional Midwife, licensed under the Board of Medicine, serving women and families in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia since 2011 and as a birth worker since 2000.

She is the founder and owner of Blessing God’s Way, LLC., which is a ministry for women of all ages. Her passion and calling is to minister to women, build community, and spread the gospel through resources that educate, inspire and celebrate God’s design.

Amy

Yoga instructor Angela Nunez Bowman

Amy Conover is a certified Holy Yoga instructor who is passionate about helping women honor and steward their bodies as temples created in God’s image.  She lives in Boyce, Virginia with her husband, where they are embracing the season of being empty nesters and joyful grandparents. Amy loves all things outdoors, finding peace in the beauty of God’s creation, and is passionate about encouraging others to live rooted, healthy, and faith-filled lives. 

Contact Amy at faithfilledyoga@gmail.com

Pay for a class with Amy

Classes are $15 drop in or $75 for a 6-class punchcard

Preferred payment method:
Cash or Venmo @faithfilledyoga

Alternate payment method:
Send a check to
Holy Yoga of the Shenandoah Valley
Amy Conover
6762 Middle Rd
Middletown, VA 22645

Denyse

Yoga instructor Angela Nunez Bowman

Denyse grew up in Winchester, Virginia and married her high school sweetheart. They have a beautiful daughter and son along with three awesome grandsons. They have made their home on her husband’s family farm which has been a wonderful experience. Denyse and her husband are empty nesters and have extended their learning experiences and are finding joy in the small things.

Denyse is a student midwife and childbirth educator and loves anything focused around birth. She is a HypnoBirthing instructor and loves to incorporate Holy Yoga into the practice for moms. Denyse received her HYI 200 hours in 2023. She uses Holy Yoga for her own mental breaks, health, worship & prayer. Other hobbies include short travel excursions, fishing, writing, reading, enjoying coffee, admiring sunrises, and gardening.

Contact Denyse at denyse@blessinggodsway.com

Pay for a class with Denyse

Classes are $15 drop in or $75 for a 6-class punchcard

Preferred payment method:
Cash or Venmo @Denyse1623Phelps

Alternate payment method:
Send a check to
Holy Yoga of the Shenandoah Valley
Denyse Phelps
6762 Middle Rd
Middletown, VA 22645

Eve

Yoga instructor Angela Nunez Bowman

Eve Mckennah Haines is the founder and president of Eve McKennah Dance Center (EMDC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to dance throughout the Shenandoah Valley for adults of all experience levels. She is also the founder and Artistic Director of Arte in Mmovimento (AIM) Dance Company, EMDC’S professional contemporary dance company, which brings innovative, collaborative performances to the Valley’s cultural landscape.

Eve has been dancing since the age of 3 and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Shenandoah Conservatory/Shenandoah University. She has performed on stages across the country and continues to dance professionally with AIM. Well versed in modern, contemporary, jazz, and ballet, she has spent over four years teaching adults and youth, bringing her training and passion for the art form into every class she leads.

Contact Eve at infor@emdancecenter.org

Pay for a class with Eve

Classes are $15 drop in or $75 for a 6-class punchcard

Preferred payment method:
Cash or Venmo @EMDC-AIM

Alternate payment method:
Send a check to
Holy Yoga of the Shenandoah Valley
Eve Haines
6762 Middle Rd
Middletown, VA 22645

Kristina

Yoga instructor Angela Nunez Bowman
Kristina Heaton is a certified Holy Yoga Instructor, hoping to foster mindful movement and meaningful connections through her classes. She enjoys weaving Scripture into her practice and aims to make her classes accessible for all levels. While not practicing yoga, Kristina enjoys reading, dog training, and spending time outside.  
Her class time is Fridays at 12:00 starting Feb 27th

Contact Kristina at heatonkristina1@gmail.com

Pay for a class with Kristina

Classes are $15 drop in or $75 for a 6-class punchcard

Payment
Venmo @Kristina-Heaton1

Alternate payment method:
Send a check to
Holy Yoga of the Shenandoah Valley
Kristina Heaton
6762 Middle Rd
Middletown, VA 22645

Meghan

Yoga instructor Angela Nunez Bowman

Meghan is a certified HY instructor whose main goal is to teach people about yoga while incorporating the word of God into her training to enhance the spirituality of the practice. She has always had a passion for yoga and the health benefits that come along with it and is excited to share her passion of yoga and love for God with her clients.

Contact Meghan at megjudy787@gmail.com

Pay for a class with Meghan

Classes are $15 drop in or $75 for a 6-class punchcard

Payment
Venmo @Meghan-Judy-1

Alternate payment method:
Send a check to
Holy Yoga of the Shenandoah Valley
Meghan Judy
6762 Middle Rd
Middletown, VA 22645

Nanci

Yoga instructor Angela Nunez Bowman

Nanci is a retired technology executive who recently relocated to the Shenandoah Valley. She is a YTT-200 and YTT-300 certified instructor and is also trained in restorative and spa yoga. She is actively supporting a number of causes including STEM Education, especially for girls and sustainability. She serves on the Board of Directors for Sustainability Matters and the business Women’s Giving Circle. She is an avid golfer, travels extensively and is blessed to have her daughter in the area.

Contact Nanci at yogaboundva@gmail.com

Pay for a class with Nanci

Classes are $15 drop in or $75 for a 6-class punchcard

Payment
Coming soon!

Alternate payment method:
Send a check to
Holy Yoga of the Shenandoah Valley
Nanci Schimizzi
6762 Middle Rd
Middletown, VA 22645

 

Nicole

Yoga instructor Angela Nunez Bowman

Nicole is a newly graduated Holy Yoga Instructor, passionate about blending faith and fitness into her classes.  She also works as a physical therapist assistant specializing in orthopedics. She leads mindful, Christ-centered yoga sessions aimed at fostering inner peace and connection with God while improving overall health of the body.  Nicole is excited to share her love for yoga and continue to grow in her holy yoga practice.

Pay for a class with Nicole

Classes are $15 drop in or $75 for a 6-class punchcard

Payment
Info coming soon!