Meet the Team
Being Wild is about presence and process; it's a journey in which curiosity and persistence are our guides.
Our teachers embody these values in their teachings and in their daily lives.
We are so pleased to welcome these teachers to walk with us into the Wild.
Julie Yimoyines
Yoga has shown me how to tap into my own strength and given me the courage to show up exactly as I am. Time spent on my mat allows me to find the sweet, sweet pause that reconnects me to myself. When we find this pause and listen, truly listen, we can honor our truth and make the world a better place.
I am trained in power yoga, but believe that yoga is for every body and all are welcome to find their space in my classes. Having spent decades running competitively (and a few years coaching) I strive to teach athletes how to access this aspect of their strength to help them connect to their bodies and minds off the field. I encourage you to drop your judgments, listen to your body, and explore what is true for you in the present moment on your mat.
Julie is RYT-200 hour certified in power yoga and also holds certifications in kids' yoga and trauma informed yoga. She has been a high school chemistry teacher for 19 years. She holds a B. A. in chemistry and an M.Ed. in secondary education from Lehigh University.
For more information, contact Julie at julieyimo@gmail.com
Kim Lesniak
When life starts to get overwhelming the one place I can feel safe to let everything go is on my mat. The physical practice starts to clear my mind and afterwards my whole self has reset. I have learned to leave my expectations and judgements at the door. The time on my mat is all I need to remind myself of who I am.
I was trained in teaching a power vinyasa style of yoga, however my love for all types of classes is growing every day. My goal in any class is to allow the student to connect to themselves no matter what style I'm teaching.
Kim is RYT-200 hour certified, and also certified in Kids' yoga. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science.
For more information, contact Kim at klesniak15@gmail.com
Celina Whitmore
Celina (she/her) is so excited to join the magical team and beautiful community of Be Wild Yoga! Celina deeply appreciates the opportunity to share her love of yoga and passion for healing with this community. For Celina, yoga provides her with an opportunity to honor her strength, step into her power, and find presence in her mind and body. Celina's personal style of teaching inspires yogis to step into their power by building heat in their bodies and finding presence and awareness on their mats. She wholeheartedly believes that yoga is for everyBODY and is excited to meet you on your mat! Celina is RYT-200 hour certified. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Master of Arts in Community Psychology, and is a Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology at the
Graduate Institute for Professional Psychology in the University of Hartford.
For more information, contact Celina at
celinawhitmore@gmail.com or follow her on IG @yourmindally
Renée Dumouchel
With over 1000 hours of teacher training and an extensive background in both dance and the therapeutic Phoenix Rising Yoga tradition, Renée incorporates elements of vinyasa, Ashtanga, energy awakening practices, and mindfulness tools into her teaching. Strength-building sequences are punctuated by fluid movement linked to breath to cultivate inner heat and inner knowing. Renée's classes help you learn to listen to yourself at a deeper level and explore different expressions of power. Renee is RYT-200 YA, 1,000+ hr C-IAYT Yoga Therapy and Group Facilitation, Reiki II, Energy Medicine Yoga, and Emergenetics Certified. Renée holds a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and English Literature from Williams College.
For more information, contact Renée at renee.dumouchel@gmail.com
Katrina Fletcher
I believe that yoga can be transformative for your life. It can heal, bring peace, love, and joy. It can be a teacher when a lesson needs to be learned. It can give you guidance when you are lost, and most importantly it can teach you how to love and take care of yourself. I love teaching vinyasa and restorative yoga. Yoga has given me peace and joy, and I hope to bring that to my students. I hope to see you on your mats soon!
Katrina is RYT-200 hour certified. She hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Pepperdine University, and a Juris Doctor from UMass Law.
For more information, contact Katrina at katrinajfletcher@gmail.com or follow her on IG @katrinasyogaflow