OUR TEAM

Instructors

Anna Jennings

Studio Founder

Yoga Teacher

Anna started her journey with yoga in 2006. She fell in love with it almost instantly and became a faithful practitioner. Yoga was always so good to her and she could feel its generous benefits every day. As her body became stronger and healthier, she soon discovered that the mat became a place to find peace and balance, self awareness and connection between body and mind. Eventually she wanted to immerse herself in a training to deepen her own personal practice but also share her passion and love for yoga with others. Anna believes that yoga is for everyone: regardless of advancement, regardless of age, regardless of shape or physical ability. Anna strives to share her passion and excitement for yoga with everyone each and every class.

Kristen Twele

Studio Manager

Yoga Teacher

Kristen discovered yoga during a transformative chapter in her life, when she made her health—mind, body, and soul—a true priority. She dove headfirst into her Power Vinyasa practice, drawn not only to the physical challenge but also to the mental clarity and sense of community it brought. Earning her 200-hour certification in 2022 and her 300-hour in 2025, Kristen is now a 500-hour certified yoga teacher dedicated to helping students fall in love with their practice. Her classes blend thoughtful music, inspiring Dharma talks, and a welcoming atmosphere for all levels. Kristen offers multiple variations to make every pose accessible while also sprinkling in fun challenges—whether that’s a new pose, a playful transition, or a dynamic sequence—so students leave feeling strong, inspired, and deeply connected.

Vicky Alvarez

Yoga Teacher

Pilates Teacher

Vicky is a Vinyasa yoga teacher, Pilates instructor, and Reiki practitioner trained (and transformed!) in the jungle of Nosara, Costa Rica, one of the world’s most vibrant yoga hotspots.

Her yoga classes weave movement, breath, and energy work into intentional practices that center, energize, and restore. Each sequence is designed to connect students more deeply to themselves, blending strength and fluidity to create balance from the inside out.

Her Pilates sessions draw from contemporary Pilates principles, combining mindful movement with functional strength. Each class emphasizes precision, control, and alignment to build endurance, refine posture, and cultivate balanced strength, while staying deeply connected to the breath.

Through both yoga and Pilates, Vicky creates dynamic practices that release stagnant energy and leave students feeling stronger, lighter, and more alive.

Victoria Breedlove

Yoga Teacher

Victoria started practicing yoga in 2015 after a car accident left her with low back pain—and she hasn’t looked back since. What began as rehab turned into her happy place. She loves a good challenge with a sweaty vinyasa flow, but also knows the magic of slowing down with restorative yoga and sound healing. Her classes are all about balance, good vibes, and feeling strong from the inside out.

Lisa Cannata

Yoga Teacher

Lisa is an experienced learning and development professional with a deep passion for yoga. She believes in the power of balance, connection, and breath as essential foundations for a meaningful life.
Through her own practice, Lisa has discovered how transformative yoga can be—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. She loves sharing these lessons with others, creating space for students to feel grounded, present, and supported.

Lisa’s goal is to help you leave class feeling more connected, centered, and fulfilled—both on and off the mat.

Aimee Capps

Yoga Teacher

Aimee believes that yoga is a practice of discovery, curiosity, and growth. She has been teaching yoga since 2020, but her own yoga journey began in 2014 when a friend invited her to try a class. Aimee immediately fell in love with the sweaty challenge of hot vinyasa classes and the freedom of movement she developed as a result of a regular yoga practice.
Aimee brings her passion for teaching to every class, crafting dynamic and intentional flows that ignite the body, build strength and flexibility, engage the mind, and leave students feeling invigorated. Prepare for a blend of innovative sequencing, mindful movements, functional mobility exercises, and an infusion of fun!

Kelsey Diaz

Yoga Teacher

Kelsey has had a warm passion for teaching and a predilection for spirituality since she was little. When the gift of Yoga and all of its healing glory was introduced to her, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to learning and the practice of it. Naturally, the love that is sharing it with those who seek it along the journey of life came to be one of her fondest desires in life, approached with deep respect.

When she teaches Yoga, she likes to promote feelings of meditative awareness, patience, and inclusivity. Leading you in class is always an enriching honor for her, and she hopes to see you on the mat and offer you just what your mind, body, and soul are wanting and needing.

Tre Flowers

Yoga Teacher

Tre has spent 20 years as a firefighter, serving his community. His journey from the intensity of emergency response to the tranquility of the yoga mat is a testament to his commitment to well-being. Yoga became his refuge—a way to find balance, both physically and mentally. Whether guiding beginners or seasoned practitioners, he ensures that everyone feels welcome and supported. His classes are a blend of challenge and compassion, leaving students feeling both invigorated and centered. Tre’s commitment to accessibility means he adapts poses and sequences to accommodate diverse abilities and backgrounds.

Leigh Galletta

Pilates Teacher

Leigh has been practicing mat Pilates for three years and has experienced its transformative effects both physically and mentally. With a background in basketball, she values discipline, consistency, and continual growth—qualities she now channels into her Pilates practice and teaching. She is certified through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA).

Leigh’s classes are energetic and music-driven, blending classical Pilates movements with an upbeat tone. As both a Pilates and yoga practitioner, she appreciates how the two disciplines complement each other and often weaves elements of mindful movement, breath, and alignment into her sessions. Her goal is to create classes that are challenging, purposeful, and leave clients feeling stronger inside and out.

Manuel Avila Hazbon

Pilates Teacher

Manuel brings a powerful mix of energy, focus, and motivation to every hot mat Pilates class. He’s passionate about the way Pilates builds strength, sharpens the mind, and delivers a sweat that feels oh-so satisfying. Known for creating challenging yet uplifting workouts, Manuel inspires students to push past their limits while having fun along the way. His goal? That you leave every class feeling stronger, more focused, and proud of what you accomplished.

Nicole Hazbon

Yoga Teacher

Pilates Teacher

Nicole brings a unique blend of strength, mindfulness, and precision to her hot mat Pilates classes. After practicing yoga for six years, she earned her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2025, deepening her understanding of the powerful mind–muscle connection. Her Pilates sessions weave together the grounding principles of yoga with dynamic, challenging movement for a workout that’s both spicy and intentional. Nicole’s classes will leave you feeling strong, centered, and inspired to come back for more.

Kiana Lim Sang

Pilates Teacher

Kiana began her fitness journey in 2011 during a period of life changing moments that drew her toward movement as a source of grounding and strength. Through that season she discovered group fitness, quickly falling in love with the energy, community, and shared experience of moving together. What started as a personal anchor evolved into a leadership career within corporate gyms and boutique studios, where she found purpose in helping others begin their fitness journeys.

Over time, Kiana felt called to deepen her role in the room itself, leading her to pursue certification so she could guide others through movement firsthand. Her practice is rooted in Barre, Yoga, and Pilates. She believes consistency creates confidence, and that movement is a powerful tool not just for shaping the body, but for sharpening focus, building resilience, and cultivating self-trust. Her diverse background fuels playlists that are bold, dynamic, and spicy; crafted to elevate energy and keep clients fully immersed.

Kiera Malcolm

Yoga Teacher

Kiera has been teaching yoga since 2018 and recently moved back to Florida after teaching in Houston, TX. Her yoga training covered many different types of yoga, including ashtanga and traditional hot yoga, but she loves teaching strong vinyasa flows. Her classes are fun, energetic, and laid back with creative transitions, breathwork, and flows that build throughout class. She loves combining alignment-focused postures with a mix of challenges and restoration to help students feel grounded and energized.

Her teaching style is all about helping students tune into their breath, explore movement, and find what feels good in their own bodies. She wants everyone to feel welcome and to know that yoga is for everyone!

Outside of yoga, Kiera is a grad student studying to become a registered dietitian. If she’s not studying, then you can find her thrifting, hiking, running, or salsa dancing.

Chris Martz

Yoga Teacher

Chris brings decades of experience in health, wellness, and movement to his classes. With a background in collegiate wrestling, a degree in exercise physiology, and over 20 years of yoga practice, he blends deep knowledge with a passion for mindful movement. Certified in Power Vinyasa Flow and Yin yoga, Chris creates classes that are focused yet lighthearted, challenging yet welcoming. He’s especially fond of inversions, saying, “I love the play of getting upside down,” and is dedicated to helping students feel strong, vibrant, and inspired at any age.

Mike McConnell

Yoga Teacher

With 17+ years in the music industry and a passion for yoga, Mike brings a unique teaching style to each one of his classes. Full of dynamic movement and great playlists, Mike’s classes are fun, powerful and guaranteed to make you sweat. After completing his 200 Hour in 2021, Mike has taught internationally and across the United States. In 2024 Mike launched Raps & Yoga Mats, a yoga and lifestyle brand set out to provide an inclusive and safe space for yogi’s from all walks of life to explore their own yoga practice.

London Ott

Yoga Teacher

Pilates Teacher

London’s fitness journey began in 2012, when she set out to bring more balance to her busy professional life through yoga and Pilates. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion as she experienced the profound benefits these practices brought to both her mind and body. Today, London loves sharing that passion with others, helping students improve their mental and physical well-being through movement. She believes yoga and Pilates are for everybody, and her classes are designed to be fun, challenging, and accessible to all. Meet her on the mat and see for yourself!

Jill Polywoda

Pilates Teacher

A South Florida native, Jill moved to Orlando in August 2016 to attend UCF, where she studied psychology. She has been dancing since she could walk and trained in performing arts schools, gaining experience across multiple styles and genres.

Jill discovered her love for yoga in 2014, deepening her connection to mindful movement. In late 2022, she returned to the ballet barre and began taking mat Pilates classes. Through cross-training in Pilates and dance, she developed a strong appreciation for the classical method and its powerful benefits for strength, control, and alignment.
Inspired to share this practice with others, Jill earned her Mat Pilates certification at the end of 2024 and has been teaching across Central Florida since February 2025.

In her classes at SoFLo, students can expect intentional movement, a strong focus on form, and a supportive environment that challenges both body and mind. Jill is excited to be part of the SoFLo community and looks forward to helping you move with strength, grace, and purpose.

Adriana Sanchez-Rivera

Pilates Teacher

Adriana discovered her passion for Pilates when it empowered her to become stronger both physically and mentally. She is currently pursuing her studies at the University of Central Florida and holds a Mat Pilates instructor certification. Adriana designs her classes to be both engaging and challenging, creating an environment where students are encouraged to push themselves while still enjoying the practice. She is most inspired by the growth she witnesses in her students—seeing them become stronger, more confident, and more connected to their bodies with each class.

Lily Santana

Pilates Teacher

Lily Santana is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor with experience teaching all forms of Pilates. She is passionate about helping clients build strength, mobility, and confidence through mindful, form-focused movement.

Lily’s teaching style blends precision with approachability, creating classes that are both challenging and accessible for all levels. She emphasizes proper alignment and intentional movement, ensuring students feel supported while continuing to grow in their practice.

In her classes at SoFLo, you can expect thoughtful cueing, energizing sequences, and a welcoming environment where you feel empowered and connected to your body.

Lorraine Turner

Yoga Teacher

Lorraine moved from England in 2001 to Florida, and she has been a dedicated yoga Practitioner / Teacher and has studied with many teachers for over 20 years. She is a 500 E-RYT and Y4C ( yoga for Cancer) teacher . Her passion is to share the gifts of yoga and its many benefits with the community. The biggest gift she sees when teaching is the stillness and peace the students achieve at the end of the practice in Savasana; it’s something they have created themselves and can take with them when they step off the mat. She teaches Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Hot, Chair, Sound Bath, and Meditation. In her classes, she will offer beginners to seasoned students the ability to find where they are in their bodies through breath and movement.