If you spend your days sitting behind a desk or feeling glued to a chair, Dakota gets it completely. She works as an accountant, so she knows the stiffness and fatigue of a sedentary workday—and exactly how important it is to move your body to counteract it. 

Dakota found yoga the way many of us start: searching YouTube workout videos in her living room. Over time, those online videos turned into a daily practice, meditation, and a 200-hour CYT certification. 

In class, she teaches an energized vinyasa flow where breath syncs with movement to help you build real strength and genuine confidence. No stiff expectations, no judgment—just a chance to unwind, reset, and feel good in your skin. When she packs up her mat, she’s out hiking, playing volleyball, crocheting, and hanging out with her cats and friends.

Jean is here for anyone who has ever said, “I’m just not flexible or good at yoga.” A 200-hour CYT with advanced training in Yin and Restorative yoga, Jean’s daily work is in higher education: she’s a professor who teaches remedial math classes and math courses for elementary education majors. She treats yoga the exact same way. If you feel like your body doesn’t bend like the people in magazines, Jean takes away the intimidation by teaching the science and the “why” behind each pose. With a heavy focus on anatomy, mobility, and hypermobility, she builds beginner-centric classes packed with practical modifications and props. You’ll never feel lost or out of place; you’ll simply learn how your body moves and leave feeling capable and supported.

As a mom, athlete, and CYT 200 instructor, Natasha knows that real strength comes from both physical movement and quiet stillness. Her own journey is rooted in how yoga helped her heal, trust herself, and grow through life’s busy seasons. She blends the heat of power yoga with grounding meditation, making space for you to step away from your to-do list, connect your body with your mind, and build confidence at your own pace. Natasha will tell you she’s humbled and inspired by the yoga community. And she expresses deep gratitude for the people who have inspired her along the way. Outside the studio, you’ll find her playing softball, reading, traveling, listening to everything from modern tracks to classical music, and loving on animals—especially dogs.

Bobbi walked into Girlfriends Fitness Boutique five years ago on a complete whim after an overwhelming summer, looking for an outlet. That single class sparked a passion for power pole and pole acro—a sport that earned her a silver medal in the 2025 Pole Sport Organization (PSO) competition after training with elite polers including Anete Blaua, Mischka Augustynek, Mari Simak, Devon Mitchell, Marie Moulin, Jamie Elchert, MegTheSupernova, Brenda Orozco and more. But you don’t need an athletic background to step into her class. In her day job, Bobbi is a university professor and wildlife biologist. She applies that teaching background to break down dynamic pole movements, static rotations, and heels flow into simple, workable steps. As Bobbi puts it: “This sport has helped me build physical and mental strength. I have personally gained so much confidence in my own body and my capabilities.” When she isn't climbing mountains or kayaking, she’s in the studio helping you feel the pure rush of dynamic momentum—just like flying.

A lifelong gym rat and an active performer at the Joplin Little Theatre, Jennifer brings warm, stage-tested enthusiasm to the studio floor. She holds certifications across an incredible range of formats—Barre, Pumped Up Strength, HIGH Fitness, and Human Reformer Pilates—giving her the tools to tailor every single movement to where you are today. Jennifer is dedicated to helping you feel capable, energized, and genuinely successful, taking the intimidation out of strength work so you can focus on hitting your personal goals. She knows what it feels like to love movement, and she wants that same empowering feeling for you every time you walk through the door. When she isn’t at the studio or rehearsing on stage, she’s usually curled up with a great book.
Beyond the mat, you’ll often find me tending to my garden and my many houseplants, running, hiking, and camping. I love all things outdoors, and practicing yoga surrounded by nature is one of my favorite ways to connect with my practice. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my love of yoga with others and look forward to seeing you on the mat!