Instructors
Megan A
Megan is the studio owner, head yoga instructor and personal trainer at Island Life. She has been in the fitness and personal training industry for 10 years, and began practicing yoga in 2013. She became certified as a yoga instructor deep in the jungles of Hawaii in the time a volcano was erupting in 2018. Her journey as a yogini was literally forged in the fires of the the earth and the creation of new land, and (we like to think) blessed by the volcano goddess Pele.
Megan is the studio owner, head yoga instructor and personal trainer at Island Life. She has been in the fitness and personal training industry for 10 years, and began practicing yoga in 2013. She became certified as a yoga instructor deep in the jungles of Hawaii in the time a volcano was erupting in 2018. Her journey as a yogini was literally forged in the fires of the the earth and the creation of new land, and (we like to think) blessed by the volcano goddess Pele.
Jen D
Jen Dykeman has practiced yoga on and off throughout her entire life seeking yoga to ease the stress of corporate life. In 2006, mind-body practices, including art making and mindfulness, led to a career change becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. Jen became a 200-hour yoga instructor in 2013. Jen’s yoga classes promote self-awareness, resiliency, flexibility, strength and stress reduction. Jen continues to explore ways to incorporate the benefits of mindfulness training into everyday life and delights in helping others find ways to enjoy the benefits of these practices for themselves.
Jen Dykeman has practiced yoga on and off throughout her entire life seeking yoga to ease the stress of corporate life. In 2006, mind-body practices, including art making and mindfulness, led to a career change becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. Jen became a 200-hour yoga instructor in 2013. Jen’s yoga classes promote self-awareness, resiliency, flexibility, strength and stress reduction. Jen continues to explore ways to incorporate the benefits of mindfulness training into everyday life and delights in helping others find ways to enjoy the benefits of these practices for themselves.
Jen J
I believe that a mind-body connection is fundamental to health and happiness. Yoga is not just about the body, but a lifestyle that provides us an opportunity to touch our deep personal power and find our peace within. I have practiced yoga for over 20 years and have been certified for one. I am certified in breathwork, meditation, and a certified Reiki Master Teacher. I like to incorporate all of these practices in my daily life and offer them in service to others.
I believe that a mind-body connection is fundamental to health and happiness. Yoga is not just about the body, but a lifestyle that provides us an opportunity to touch our deep personal power and find our peace within. I have practiced yoga for over 20 years and have been certified for one. I am certified in breathwork, meditation, and a certified Reiki Master Teacher. I like to incorporate all of these practices in my daily life and offer them in service to others.
Allison B
Allison is a student at Saint Louis University studying Physical Therapy and Dance. She grew up with a strong dance background that led her to finding a passion for yoga. Allison enjoys incorporating elements of dance and a sense of individuality into her yoga flows while introducing new challenges that will keep every student eager to come back. She officially became certified to teach yoga during the summer of 2021 in Costa Rica and has continued to learn more about herself and her own yoga practice ever since. Allison’s goals during her classes are that you feel free to express yourself and have fun during her yoga flows.
Allison is a student at Saint Louis University studying Physical Therapy and Dance. She grew up with a strong dance background that led her to finding a passion for yoga. Allison enjoys incorporating elements of dance and a sense of individuality into her yoga flows while introducing new challenges that will keep every student eager to come back. She officially became certified to teach yoga during the summer of 2021 in Costa Rica and has continued to learn more about herself and her own yoga practice ever since. Allison’s goals during her classes are that you feel free to express yourself and have fun during her yoga flows.
Julia P
Julia has been a yoga student for over 6 years and has just completed her 200 hour multi-style yoga teacher training through YogaMu. She graduated from Missouri State University in 2018 with a degree in exercise and movement science and hopes to attend Physician Assistant school in the future. Her favorite aspect of yoga is finding ways to connect her practice to her own mental and physical health. Yoga has always been a safe space for her to express herself and she hopes to practice holistic medicine in the future with her foundation of knowledge through yoga.
Julia has been a yoga student for over 6 years and has just completed her 200 hour multi-style yoga teacher training through YogaMu. She graduated from Missouri State University in 2018 with a degree in exercise and movement science and hopes to attend Physician Assistant school in the future. Her favorite aspect of yoga is finding ways to connect her practice to her own mental and physical health. Yoga has always been a safe space for her to express herself and she hopes to practice holistic medicine in the future with her foundation of knowledge through yoga.
