Interested in becoming a yoga instructor? Learn about the White Lotus Teacher Training Program.
Meet our team of White Lotus yoga instructors:
Peggy Klauer, E-RYT 500, White Lotus Owner
Peggy brings a beautiful balance of intensity and grace by way of breath and postures to each therapeutic class, thus allowing one’s own healing powers to inspire each practice. She teaches with joy and compassion. Her joy has been teaching for over twenty years and she continues her ongoing studies of the science and philosophies of yoga. Upon leaving her class you will have touched on your freedom ~ inner balance.
Tammy Bedard, E-RYT
I walked into White Lotus for the first time on October 7, 2013, fell in love with the practice, and have been there almost every day since! Finding Yoga has brought physical, emotional, and mental balance to my hectic lifestyle. My thirst to want to learn more and deepen my practice led me to obtain my RYT200 Certification in the Spring of 2015. It was then my real journey of self-discovery began and my practice reached a completely different level. In the Fall of 2015, we moved to the new studio and Peggy added a room with hammocks hanging from the ceiling! I remember thinking, “OH GOODNESS!! My new playground!!”. In November 2015, a handful of us was certified as AIReal Yoga™ Instructors.
My passion is building core strength which I believe to be the foundation of our practice. Whether in a Hot Flow or hanging in the AIReal™ hammocks, let’s crank up the music and start that journey to a healthier, stronger you! Most importantly, we will have fun in the process!
Natasha Woodcock, E-RYT
Natasha did her RYT200 HR Teacher Training course in Thailand through Mahi Yoga. She is now a certified Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. She found her passion for yoga as a relief from the stress of being a former Kindergarten Teacher. She has taken her knowledge of being a former school teacher and transformed into a beautiful Yoga Teacher. She believes yoga is for everyone and truly believes in the life-changing benefits of practicing yoga. She is a compassionate, kind person and it shines through in her teaching. She brings her students into a blissfully calm state by bringing her students into the present moment by connecting them with their breath.
Catherine Bristol, E-RYT
Catherine has been interested in yoga and meditation from a young age and has been teaching with White Lotus since 2012. She combines breath work, prana(energy) focus, posture sequences and crystal bowls into her classes to engage the many layers of our bodies, helping clear the channels to connect with source energy and union. Her gift is her sensitivity and intuition to channel and facilitate healing specific to what is needed for all. Her passion is to share this as we all continue to grow and learn together while upgrading to our highest expression.
Stephanie Naddaf, RYT
Before yoga, I had felt somewhat disconnected from myself and lost in the world. Physical discomfort to mental agitations or worries were normal, everyday occurrences. I felt out of control of my life. Losing sight of who I truly was underneath all the emotions, thoughts, and pains in the body. However, through this practice, there is a power that reawakens within us, for it was always there and always will be. By learning to connect with our breath and bodies, to detach from the thoughts and come into the present that is the NOW- we are able to find peace & stillness. The lessons we learn on our mats such as patience, compassion, and acceptance, not only carry out into our lives, but also transform our lives. Through years of personal experience with the practice and immense inner growth- I have come to be a teacher. Sharing this universal knowledge and practice with others is not only a joy but an honor. Together we can learn to break down our walls, let go of any self-limiting beliefs/thought patterns/habits- and in turn remember everything that we truly are.
Leah Hobbs, RYT
I started doing yoga a few years ago to relax after lifting weights and I quickly fell in love with how it made me feel. I decided to do the Teacher Training program with White Lotus and graduated in Jan. of 2018. I am certified with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200. I love sharing my passion of yoga & weights with my students. I’m here to show all my students that weights aren’t scary and anyone can do it!
Carrie Sutter, RYT
I first walked into White Lotus in February 2018. I had never practiced in a studio before, and I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I found an amazing, supportive group of students and teachers who have been an absolute inspiration to me ever since. I have found so much peace, joy, and freedom through my yoga practice, and I hope to share this with my students.
Julie Popadich, E- RYT
Julie was introduced to yoga in 2014 and was immediately drawn to the practice for the physical, mental and spiritual benefits. Yoga has taught her how to listen and become more in tune with her body. Julie received her yoga teaching certification in 2015 in hopes to share the joy of honoring our mind, body and spirit. For Julie and her students, this means encouraging her students to connect the yoga movements with the breath while finding their edge and eventually coming into a flowing meditative state. She believes, when we take this time for ourselves, we are better prepared for life off of the mat. We learn to enjoy life at each moment, not dwell on what happened or fear what might happen. We are here to live in the now, be grateful, humble and kind to each other as we are all doing our best with what tools we have been given. Julie is always looking for opportunities to learn and grow in the yoga world and enjoys sharing her findings with her students so that we can all live our best life. When she is not focused on yoga, Julie appreciates spending time embracing the outdoors with her family or attending one of her many childrens’ events.
Alexandra Hudas, RYT
I stepped into my first yoga class back in 2013 as a way to rejuvenate my worn down college athlete body and was immediately hooked- but still longed for a place that I felt I could fully express myself. After finding White Lotus Yoga in 2019, I knew I had found my home. Yoga has been my outlet to flourish in self love, open the mind, and celebrate all the wonderful ways the human body can move. After becoming RYT-200 certified through White Lotus’ teacher training program in spring 2021 and graduating with my doctorate of physical therapy in December 2021, this ancient practice has also changed the way I view my patients and has challenged me to see and treat musculoskeletal problems from a more holistic and creative approach. I am excited to witness and share in all your beautiful practices and cannot wait to flow with you all!
Meghan Farr, RYT
Diana Praet, RYT
Exercise has always been a part of my life. Being a dental hygienist for over 25 years has put a lot of strain on my body, especially my neck and back. About 20 years ago I started practicing yoga on and off. Trying to find the perfect type of exercises for my maturing body, I found myself taking more yoga classes. Wanting to enhance my knowledge of yoga, I decided to train to become yoga teacher and found so much more. I am a certified RYT 200 yoga instructor want to help others embrace yoga for its strength both physically and mentally. I feel everyone should be able to do yoga and concentrate my teaching to Chair and Basic Yoga. As a yoga teacher I want to be able to inspire students to gain strength and confidence, to smile, love themselves and enjoy yoga- then take that spirit and spread it out into the world.
Anna Curro, RYT
Hello, and welcome. My name is Anna and I am a RYT 200. I first came to yoga as a way to exercise. What I found was so much more important and profound. I found love, kindness, compassion, self acceptance, inclusiveness, peace, and joy. The kindness I found from White Lotus and the amazing teachers brought so much light into my life. I knew this was a place I wanted to be at more. Although, my yoga experience and time at White Lotus has been short, I knew very quickly that I was home.
My goal is to create an environment where absolutely everyone feels welcome and safe to enjoy yoga together.
You are welcome here if you have zero yoga experience, or have been doing yoga for years. You are welcome here if you are young, old, in-shape, out of shape, flexible or inflexible.
You are welcome here no matter your religion, your ethnicity, your skin color, how you identify, or your past.
You are welcome here if you’re just checking yoga out, if you’re only here for the exercise, if you’re only here for the meditation.
You are welcome here if your body aches, if you have pain on the outside, if you have pain on the inside, if you’re differently-abled, if you’re broken, if your heart is aching.
You are welcome to join no matter what!
I can’t wait to meet you and enjoy yoga together!
Perry Krause, RYT
Tina Schulte, RYT
After the effects of a high-pressure business career and the stress that inevitably ensued began to take their toll, I turned to yoga for balance—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
I was introduced to yoga at a week-long retreat in 2015, and in 2023 I decided to go deeper in my practice by enrolling in the White Lotus Yoga Teacher Training program. It was during this period of study and reflection that allowed me to flourish in my acceptance of self, to experience the beauty of self-love, and to honor and embrace my spiritual gifts as an intuitive psychic and energy worker.
While I have practiced various forms of the art of yoga throughout the years, my home is in the practice and teaching of Yin.
Yin is a magical marriage between breath and movement that promotes stress management, trauma healing, and chronic pain. My goal as an instructor is to guide my students beyond their earthly cares and concerns and into a safe space of love and peace.
Aside from teaching at White Lotus, I offer one-on-one and group sessions, intuitive psychic sessions, spiritual counseling, workshops, and retreats.
Erica Schumaker, 500 E-RYT
Erica is a 500 E-RYT with extensive teaching and training experience. Her graceful and intuitive approach to teaching reflects her background in psychology and dance. Erica’s passion lies in empowering her students to embrace their boundaries and find softness within, fostering inspired change and equanimity. Known for her dynamic flows, clear instructions, inspirational themes, and heartfelt humor, Erica offers a diverse range of classes.
Her mission is to share the transformative power of this ancient practice, guiding students to connect with their authentic selves and nurture their mind, body, and spirit. By equipping them with tools for growth and transformation on and off the mat, Erica helps her students become the best versions of themselves.
Eva Hipelius, RYT
As a Yoga Alliance RYT- 200 instructor I am excited to share my love and knowledge for yoga with you! Creating a warm and friendly atmosphere in classes is my top priority, so everyone feels welcome. With a knack for creativity, I enjoy putting together fun sessions that inspire exploration of your practice and foster connections with yourself! Let’s enjoy this beautiful journey together!