Jenny Compas, ERYT-500, YACEP

Jenny Compas E-RYT 500 is one of Contact’s owners and is the founder and creator of Yoga Via Studio. Jenny began practicing yoga in 2006 and climbing in 2008. The combination of the two completely changed the trajectory of her life. 

As a yoga teacher, Jenny’s background is in Ashtanga and Vinyasa. Her classes are creative and challenging. She loves seeing postures as possibilities and regards yoga as an avenue of play, learning and personal growth. Grateful to the many mentors and teachers along the way, she is delighted to pay it forward through her yoga classes and teacher training.

Melissa Christensen, ERYT-500, YACEP

Melissa found a passion for yoga and its philosophies from her first class. She has taught all levels of yoga asana since 2008 and led over 75 yin yoga teacher trainings across the US since 2014. She has over 10,000 hours of teaching experience and is grateful every day for the opportunity to share this amazing practice with others. 

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She is the co-lead teacher trainer for Yoga Via's 200 & 300 hour teacher training programs. Her emphasis is currently on teaching yin yoga and the functional approach to asana as well as yogic philosophy. She also is a traveling guest 200H teacher trainer for several studios across the US. Before moving to St. George, she developed and co-led a 200- & 300-hour teacher training program in Orange County, CA.

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She believes in combining current scientific knowledge about the body and movement with ancient yogic wisdom; blending the best that both have to offer to find a better way of moving and living life to its fullest. 

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Sadie Best RYT-200

Sadie is a yoga and outdoor enthusiast, happiest when she is not hungry and traveling. She enjoys hiking long distances, rock hounding and writing guiding thoughts and poetry. 

She finds sound therapy useful when meditating and often offers sound as part of the yoga experience.

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Sadie is currently enrolled in Yoga Via's 300H TT program to further her education and knowledge. 

Regan Smith RYT-500

Regan approaches teaching from a space of service. She is adept at creating a layered practice, which can make challenging postures accessible and fun. She aims to use both asana (postures) and pranayama (breath control) to allow students to explore layers of the Self from a place of non-judgment.

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Regan began teaching Yoga in Atlanta GA in 2015. She sees yoga as the quest for truth. Through yoga, Regan has discovered friendship, self-love, community, and purpose.

Her deep eternal mission is to support others on their horizon of growth.

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Cali Lark RYT-200

Cali discovered the transformative power of yoga during her college years when stress levels were at an all-time high. Yoga became her sanctuary, helping her navigate challenging times and maintain balance. With a deep passion for the practice, Cali has since completed two 200-hour teacher trainings, specializing in Vinyasa yoga.

In her classes, Cali blends the traditional practice of yoga with modern touches of intention-setting, health, and overall well-being. She encourages her students to practice listening to their bodies and honoring their own inner teacher, with her role being that of a guide. Her teaching style is both nurturing and invigorating, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment where students can grow physically and mentally.

Beyond the mat, Cali finds joy and peace in singing, playing guitar, dancing, running, and spending time by any body of water. Cali invites you to join her on a journey of self-discovery and holistic wellness, finding harmony in body, mind, and spirit.

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Cali is currently enrolled in Yoga Via's 300H TT program to further her education and knowledge. 

Kirsten Wild RYT-500

Kirsten is a lifelong yoga student and is infinitely grateful for moments when she can share what she is learning with others. She believes in the healing power of yoga for the body, mind, and heart. When asked, she will always tell you that yoga saved her life–it allowed her to step out of a place of chaos and turmoil, leave an unhealthy marriage, stop quieting her intuition and listen to her heart, start loving her body and self, and uncover bravery within to experience life to the fullest.

Kirsten typically teaches slow flow yoga classes that are accessible to all levels, always offering variations based on who is in the class or requested focus areas. She enjoys challenging the stereotype of what people think yoga is. As she likes to tell people who say they can’t do it: “If you have a body; if you can breathe, you can do yoga.” 

Beckey Bell RYT-200

As a graduate of Yoga Via's 200H teacher training program, Beckey has a decade of personal practice in Vinyasa, Yin, Bikram, Restorative and Hatha yoga styles. She has personally experienced how the practice of yoga can cultivate mental resilience. In her classes, you'll find an encouraging environment for practitioners of all levels, welcoming those stepping onto the mat first time. She is committed to fostering a sense of camaraderie, where participants inspire one another to excel and focus on personal growth, rather than competitive pressures. 

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She's excited to share the gift of yoga with her students. 

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Kooper Smith RYT-200

Kooper, a graduate of Yoga Via's RYT-200 class, is an explorer of life’s dualities. Roaring through twisty canyon roads on his motorcycle is where his heart races, while he finds tranquility and calm in the yoga studio.

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His journey into yoga was a response to life's challenges, guiding him towards healthier coping mechanisms. With a keen interest in the science and physiology behind yoga, Kooper adopts a secular approach that harmoniously blends dynamic pursuits with serene practices.

Join Kooper’s classes for an opportunity to nourish the body and mind while cultivating resilience and mindfulness. 

Briana Gantsweg RYT-200

With an emphasis on progression and patience, Briana teaches from a place of precision and care. Her classes are characterized by intentional sequencing, clear instruction, and personalized cues and adjustments.

With over a decade of dedicated practice as her foundation, Briana's classes are rooted in the Iyengar and Ashtanga lineages. Briana's years of personal experience practicing yoga continue to bolster her belief that what we practice in yoga has profound reverberations in all areas of our lives. She looks forward to supporting you in your yogic journey both on and off the mat. 

Vero Gillen ERYT-200

Vero discovered yoga when she was 20 while attending college, however, it wasn’t until a few years later that I started practicing on a regular basis. Over the years my practice evolved to a holistic approach on life. 

Yoga has helped me grow stronger, both on and off the mat. It inspires me every day to live each moment more mindfully and I hope it will inspire you as well. Namaste. 

Bailey Hintze RYT-200

Bailey graduated from Yoga Via's 200H teacher training program in April of 2024 and is currently enrolled in our 300H TT to further her education and knowledge. 

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Her joyful spirit shines through in every class she teaches.