TARA CASAGRANDE Tara grew up in Ontario, Canada. Tara and her husband raised their three children in Alexandria Virginia for the last 25 years. After an incredibly transformative year living in Nosara, Costa Rica in 2009, Tara graduated from NYI (Nosara Yoga Institute). Tara went on to share the knowledge given to her by her teachers in her community through the yoga studio she founded, Ease Yoga Cafe. Tara now leads annual yoga retreats to Nosara. A student of Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, Tara is a graduate of the Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Certification Program, a two year mindfulness training. Tara enjoys teaching vinyasa style yoga, qigong and meditation. Tara also loves to have a lot of fun and not take life too seriously. A twenty two year survivor of cervical cancer, Tara sees movement, meditation and healthy lifestyle as key ingredients to bring peace, calm and happiness. www.taracasagrande.com @tcyogamindfulness

Ann’s teaching is a reflection of the many inspiring teachers she has studied with throughout the US, Central America and India during the many years she has been practicing yoga. Ann’s interdisciplinary approach to yoga offers a unique blend of movement, mindfulness, and holistic wellness, making her classes a transformative experience for students of all levels. Drawing from training in Iyengar, Kripalu, Self-Awakening, Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative yoga her primary focus is on creating a nurturing, challenging and fun experience that honors the unique needs of each individual. Ann was a senior faculty member of the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica where she worked with Don & Amba Stapleton from 2000 – 2016. In 2010 she founded Evolve Yoga + Wellness, the first designated yoga studio in Southern Maryland. Currently she offers public classes plus offers 1-1 and small group sessions. In addition, she co-leads an annual Women’s Yoga Retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica every winter.