Divine Center of Yoga

Jana Holland Co-owner, RYT 500/E-RYT 200, LMT

Jana immediately fell in love with yoga and joy she found from the asanas and meditation the first time she stepped on her mat. Jana is a registered 500HR Yoga Therapy Instructor. She continues to study with wonderful teachers, and she enjoys teaching a variety of classes. She has studied with Rod Stryker, Judith Lasater, Ana Forrest, David Swenson, and many other incredible master teachers. Jana's goal is to share the joy she finds from yoga and help others along as they find themselves on a journey with yoga.

Jana is also a licensed Massage Therapist and Third Level Reiki Practitioner. She has studied Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy. Jana enjoys spending time with her family, Chris and Austin, and her two dogs, Morgan and Charlie.

Julie Parsons Co-owner, RYT 500

Julie Parsons, RYT 500 has been practicing yoga since 2000. She fell in love with all of the challenging aspects of Yoga. She found that learning how to breathe thoroughly (Pranayama), root into the mat, and have the courage to lift herself up became live changing lessons. Once she figured out the connection between those mat lessons and live lessons (Yamas and Niyamas), she was hooked. Not only was she excited to see the changes happening within herself, she was also excited to share her love of yoga with anyone willing to roll out their mat. Julie began her yoga training while living in California at The Yoga and Movement Center in Walnut Creek, Ca. She completed the 200 hr program at The Yoga and Movement Center in 2005 which included a 6 month apprenticeship with Diane Valentine and other Bay Area teachers. After teacher training she developed a passion for Restorative Yoga. She was amazed, and still is by the benefits of resting deeply. Julie has an additional 150 hours of training and assisting with Judith Hanson Lasater in Restorative yoga making her an Advanced Trainer in Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga.  As a Yoga teacher she has continued her studies in areas of yoga therapeutics with Judith Lasater, Leslie Kaminoff, Susi Hately Aldous, and Amy Weintraub. She has also attended Anusara teacher training with Ross Rayburn, certified in Pink Ribbon Recuperative Yoga with Amy Garrett and Julie Byrd, certified Reiki 2 master, and received her 500 RYT certification from Purple Lotus with Maggie Metzinger and Shannon Caldwell. She is tremendously grateful for all of the many teachers who have helped her along her yoga journey.

In 2006 Julie and her family moved to Haslet, TX. She loves spending time at home with her husband, 2 children, and 2 dogs. In 2009 Julie and Jana Holland became Co-Owners of Divine Center of Yoga in Southlake, TX. Divine Center of Yoga feels like a home away from home. The instructors and clients have all become a family that’s open to growth. She teaches HathaFusion on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Iyengar Inspired and Restorative Yoga on Fridays, and Vinyasa on Saturdays at Divine. Julie’s main motivation for all of her training is to offer a safe, supportive, and uplifting environment for all those who are willing to roll out their mats. Namaste.

Anna Almond, RYT

Anna Almond, RYT-200 is a certified teacher in Classical Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga.  Anna began her yoga journey at a young age in dance classes and athletics exploring the link between breath and body. Much later, as a public school teacher, she revisited her early training in search of an effective tool for relieving stress and creating a more balanced life. Her search led her to yoga videos and ultimately to yoga classes at the local YMCA. Now, Anna has been a yoga practitioner for over 10 years and continues to grow as a student and teacher through dedicated practice and study. She has recently been inspired by Rod Stryker, Judith Lasater and Manorma. Her classes use breath coordinated with mindful slow-flowing postures to release layers of tension and promote mindful awareness. Anna is passionate about sharing the healing power of yoga with her students and hopes to inspire them towards physical and emotional well-being.  Anna lives in Keller with her husband, daughter and two dachshunds.

Stephanie Read, ERYT 200

Janette Reynolds, 500 RYT

Janette Reynolds is a 500-hr Registered Yoga Teacher whose nurturing, open, and uplifting teachings inspire her students to achieve their highest potential.  Her classes are known to offer a safe environment where students of all levels can feel supported, inspired and challenged.  She loves to host informative workshops and share the teachings of yoga with her community.
She has been studying yoga since 2005 and started teaching in 2009.  Janette is currently studying under Rod Stryker, the founder of ParaYoga.  Janette has been initiated by Rod Stryker’s teacher, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait.  She has also studied under Judith Lasater, Amy Weintraub, Desiree Rumbaugh, Andrew Rivin, Leslie Kaminoff and many more.
Janette finds inner peace in her daily asana and meditation practice.  Her philosophy is that ANYONE can do yoga regardless of physical capabilities and she is passionate about sharing the gift of yoga with everyone.  She believes everyone can practice meditation, is all about being present and become aware of the self-consciousness. 
 
Janette shares the journey of yoga with her husband, Donald and their daughter, Rebecca.

Debby Riordan, 500 RYT

Debby Riordan is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher who received her training through Purple Lotus Yoga Teacher Training in McKinney, Texas.  Debby came to yoga, as many do, through the experiences of change and challenge.  The practice of yoga has brought her a sense of calm and happiness and a way to remember what’s truly important in a day and time when the fast pace of life often makes that difficult.  While Debby enjoys “sampling” many a variety of styles of yoga, she always comes back to her favorite, Vinyasa.  Debby lives in Southlake with her husband and four children.

Arpita Shah, 500RYT

Arpita was born in India and came to the United States when she was 18 years old. She was raised in a traditional Hindu family, where chanting, kirtan and meditation were part of her daily rituals.  Her first introduction to asana practice came from her Grandfather, her Guruji.  She started her asana practice under his guidance and it became her daily ritual. In 2008 she decided to take it a step further and did her 200 hour teacher training with Purple Lotus Yoga. Arpita is a certified yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and has had the privilege of studying under very talented international teachers such as Rod Styker, Dharma Mittra, Judith Lasater, Lesli Kamainof, Doug Keller and Pandit Rajmani Tigunait.

For Arpita, yoga is not just a form of exercise but it’s a path towards a better life. She believes that yoga helps clear clutter of daily modern life and develops an awareness to get in touch with our inner selves. Arpita’s yoga classes are designed and based on this philosophy. She provides a fun-filled environment where each participant is encouraged and empowered to learn and grow. Her classes offer an alignment-focused asana practice combined with chanting, pranayama and meditation.

Arpita has earned a BS degree in Nutrition and an MBA from Texas Woman's University. She is currently pursuing her 500 hour yoga teacher training certification.

She loves to travel and has had the privilege of visit countries in Asia, Europe as well as North and South America. In her spare time she enjoys chanting, meditating, reading, cooking and spending time with her husband and their beloved dog Simba.

Finally, One famous sloka in Bhagavad-Gita says it all: "Yoga karmas kaushalam," which means "YOGA IS RELAXATION IN ACTION AND EFFICIENCY IN THE OUTCOME." So let’s focus on our work and not the results.
See you on the mat. Namaste!!!!!!!!!

Shannon Stephens, RYT

A long time student of Divine Center of Yoga, Shannon completed an intensive, 200 hr certification program in Lake Tahoe, California with renowned yogi, Doug Swenson in 2010. Shannon’s teacher training with Swenson involved creating a holistic balance between learning and teaching, power and softness, intellect and fitness.

A nature enthusiast, Shannon believes that yoga helps to connect to our own true nature, as well as to the earth. She believes that yoga is a lifestyle that can bring joy to everyone. Shannon appreciates all styles of yoga and takes special interest in Vinyasa style classes. She enjoys the fluid movement between postures because it helps to create energy, generate heat, and establish total mind-body awareness. Shannon encourages students to enter and exit postures mindfully and gracefully and to flow with awareness and intelligence.

Stephanie Thompson, RYT

Stephanie began her yoga practice nearly ten years ago. She immediately fell in love with the way yoga combined flexibility and strength with stress relief. Yoga was a perfect extension of Stephanie's love of gymnastics that she experienced as a child.

After practicing for two years with Suze Curtis, Stephanie received her first teacher certification through AAAI/ISMA. Shortly after moving to Keller in 2006, Stephanie completed her 200 RYT certification. Her classes combine a total full-body workout that is guaranteed to make you sweat. Her childlike mentality and playful attitude makes even beginners feel welcome.

Stephanie resides in Keller, with her husband John, two children Avery and Ayden and their Boxer, Harley.

Erica Walters, RYT

With her husband overseas in Iraq at the start of the war in 2003, Erica found herself in great need of a deeper spiritual and physical strength in his absence. After getting her first stretch and meditation via DVD, she knew she was hooked! Once her husband safely returned home and the family moved back to their hometown of Keller, Erica went on her personal journey to become a more seasoned yogi.

She completed her 200 hour certification with Purple Lotus while pregnant with her second child in 2008. She was able to experience first hand the modifications and needs for the prenatal and postnatal body with a consistant yoga practice. Baby Sophie became her new yoga partner, who you will see marching around the studio from time to time! Continuing on her yogic path, Erica has had wonderful opportunities to continue her education and train with such renowned yogis such as: Baron Baptiste, Wade Morrissette, Bryan Kest, Doug Swenson, Dave Romenelli, and Julie Boyd.

Erica strives to create a class where you will be challenged, supported, encouraged and most importantly, reminded to bring your attention to your body and your breath. Both beginning and advanced yogis always find a comfortable mat in Erica’s classes and you are guaranteed to walk away with a renewed spirit and sense of self.

Erica lives in Keller with her husband, Scott and two daughters, Sydney and Sophie.

Karen Senne, LMT

I finished Austin School of Massage Therapy in 2001. Went into this field knowing that I can make a positive  difference in the way my clients feel. I enjoy the outdoors in taking long brisk walks with my companion.

In furthering my knowledge in this field,  I have completed ongoing continuing education classes and have been practicing in the Dallas Ft.Worth metroplex for ten years. I believe by giving yourself a much needed massage, you are allowing your MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT to calmly re-center your well being into a more peaceful and positive energy. After being completely relaxed from the session, you will be in a better state of mind. Although we are at times overwhelmed by our "To Do List", it is essential to take time out for the most important person which is "YOU". It is the least thing that you can do for yourself. May the serenity and peacefulness that embrace you be sustained throughout the days to come

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