Instructor Biographies
Jessie L. - is from Las Vegas, Nevada. She fell in love with Ann Arbor at a young age when she attended University of Michigan's Debate Camp. Jessie is a graduate of the University of Michigan where she did her Bachelor's in Classical Art and Archaeology and Art History as well as the University of Cambridge where she received her Master's of Philosophy in Archaeology: Heritage and Museum Management. She is proud to own and operate a Yoga studio, where intangible heritage is a part of the daily landscape. She was a competitive dancer in her youth and found yoga after she left the world of dance. Jessie has been dedicated to a daily practice for the past ten (10) years. She has envisaged the concept of aUM Yoga as a studio that she would have frequented during her time as a student. Jessie is an E-RYT 500 and is certified in Aerial Yoga, Pole Dance, Thai, and Sports Massage. She has taught over 15,000 hours of yoga in the greater Detroit Area, Las Vegas, New York, London, Beirut, and Zurich. She specializes in Ashtanga, Chair & Geriatric Yoga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Specialty Workshops (Arm Balances, Contortions, and Inversions). Jessie has been an ambassador for Lululemon, Lucy, and Lole. She seeks meaningful connections in order to create a strong community both internal and external to the aUM Yoga studio space.
Annella B.
is a 2021 University of Michigan graduate where she studied Biology. She is now staying in Ann Arbor to pursue an MPH in Global Environmental Health. Annella grew up competitive dancing and became consistent with her yoga practice shortly after her dance career ended. She loves yoga because it brings her to the present moment and makes her feel connected to the world around her. She completed a training in yogic philosophy in the Summer of 2019, and her 200-hour teacher training through aUM in the Winter of 2021. Annella hopes to spread peace and love through her teaching so her students may step off the mat radiating positivity. 
Audrey H.
is an undergraduate at the University of Michigan studying Neuroscience and Italian. Audrey grew up as a competitive dancer and started practicing yoga consistently during the pandemic. After finding a love for the practice, Audrey completed her 200-hour teacher training through aUM in July of 2021. She finds yoga as a way to connect with her body and mind while teaching her strength and patience. She finds comfort in the studio atmosphere and joy in the presence of others sharing her passion for yoga. Audrey is always excited to try new things and challenge herself and hopes to encourage her practitioners to do so the same!
Chelsea F.
has been a student of yoga for over ten (10) years. She started teaching yoga in the Fall of 2017, and has taught a variety of modalities in a multiplicity of locations around Ann Arbor. Chelsea loves to try new things, think deeply about alignment and philosophy, ask questions, and learn together! Her classes are generally flow based with a focus on building breath and alignment principles, offering variations to allow every student to reach their fullest expression. Off the mat, Chelsea has received degrees in Psychology, International Studies, and Elementary Education. She is currently a fourth grade teacher in the Ann Arbor area.
Helena N.
is an undergraduate senior at the University of Michigan studying Earth & Environmental Sciences with a minor in Oceanography. She has always had a passion for yoga growing up as her mother was an instructor, but she never fully committed to her own practice until she took her first class at aUM and joined Michigan Yoga Club her freshman year. Since then, yoga and the community it brought her to has not only given her an escape from the stresses of college, but also given her a family and atmosphere that brings her immense peace and joy. She strived to share this feeling with other practitioners, which is what led her to complete aUM's teacher training in the spring of 2020. The experience she gained through this training allowed her to further explore her own spirituality and connection within herself that she discovered feels the strongest when she is on her mat or connecting with nature outside. Through her teaching, Helena hopes to have her students leave their mats with the same feeling of confidence and love in themselves and their own passions that she has felt since becoming an aUM practitioner. 
Kayla B. 
finds happiness within the little moments of life. She finds this joy through bright colors, cooking, baking, and marrying the body with breath. Kayla has been practicing yoga for the past seven (7) years and loves finding deeper levels of the practice. She realized very quickly that her students help her do just that! Connecting with people and learning, connecting to the mind and unlearning - the cycle of growth continues. Kayla became a certified yoga instructor in Winter 2022 through aUM's Demystify Yoga Teacher Training Program. This experience deepened her passion for yoga and movement, as well as her passion for people. The ability to create stillness, comfort, and peace throughout someone's day is incredibly rewarding! She strives to build strong relationships with her students and promises a safe space for anyone and everyone to thrive in. You can find her teaching breath based flows! She hopes that you come to class ready to care for yourself and encourages you to leave with more compassion for yourself and others.
Laura M.
believes that you can work hard and have fun getting fit! She has been passionate about teaching fitness classes ranging from Kangoo Dance to Pole Fitness for over eight (8) years. Laura has a creative and energetic approach and strives to motivate all of her clients to achieve their goals and be the best versions of themselves. Pole has helped to increase her strength, flexibility, creativity, confidence, and friendships. She was hooked from her first class! When she is not busy getting fit - Laura enjoys bonfires, pit bulls, General Hospital, and taking song requests for class! 
Lilian B.
is an undergraduate junior at the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology studying Movement Science. Her focus is on the biomechanics and motor control of human movement, and she has found that yoga is a perfect way to apply her mind outside of the classroom – or should she say disconnect her mind? She began practicing yoga in high school but really delved into her practice when she joined Michigan Yoga Club her freshman year. As her passion and curiosity for yoga grew, Lillian decided to take her 200-hour teacher training with aUM in the Winter of 2021. Lillian loves experimenting with the way music can impact a practice, and she hopes that her classes can leave students feeling liberated and at peace. Lillian wants her practitioners to leave the studio with the confidence to tackle their day fearlessly and with love.
Morgan B.
is an undergraduate sophomore at the University of Michigan studying Biology, Health, and Society with a minor in International Studies. Morgan began her practice at her home in Grand Rapids then brought her love for yoga to aUM and the Michigan Yoga Club in the fall of her freshman year. Growing her passion for yoga with the aUM community, Morgan completed her 200-hour teacher training with the studio in July of 2021. She is thankful that yoga welcomed her to what she considers a second family, introducing her to genuine mentors and friends. She found an authenticity in her practice that she carries with her, helping her find gratitude, joy, and presence through her life. With her teaching, she hopes to encourage others to find a space where they can take things less seriously, learn about themselves, breathe, and find a new appreciation for yoga to walk away with.
Nina C.
is a graduate student at the University of Michigan pursuing a dual Masters in Social Work and Environment & Sustainability. Her concentrations are in Ecological Management, Environmental Justice, and Food Systems, as well as, Welfare of Children & Families and Policy & Political Social Work. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2021 where she majored in Sociology and Social Work. She began practicing yoga in 2014 during high school and has kept a consistent practice since. She appreciates yoga as it helps her cultivate self-love, healing, presence, and community. It was this passion and appreciation that led her to completing her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with aUM in the winter of 2021. Nina hopes to help her students find a love of self and others through her classes, so that they leave the studio feeling uplifted, confident, and strong!
Sophie B. 
is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. From a young age, Sophie has been deeply invested in physical fitness — from soccer to skiing to hiking and everything in between. She began practicing yoga when she was 14 as a way to stretch her body, but was hooked by the holistic, mindful experience. Sophie has been on the executive board of Michigan Yoga Club since her freshman year of college and completed 200-hour yoga teacher training in spring 2021. Her passion for movement translates to a practice and teaching style that is both strong and dynamic, while energizing and grounding. On and off of the mat, Sophie hopes to empower those around her with her positive, uplifting energy and the same love and gratitude that the aUM community has shared with her.
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