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Sally Tyler

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Sally brings a unique blend of expertise, passion, and vibrancy to our MINT community. She discovered Pilates about twelve years ago and instantly fell in love. The precision and transformative power of Pilates moves resonated with her, leading her to become a certified mat Pilates instructor in addition to being a certified yoga instructor. Sally’s dual expertise in yoga and Pilates allows her to bring a comprehensive understanding of movement and body mechanics to her classes.

In class, Sally focuses on subtle, precise movements capable of transforming the body and enhancing overall physical efficiency. Her approach is especially beneficial for those rehabbing from muscular overuse or misuse, offering a path to accessing muscles in a more efficient way to prevent future injuries. This insight is particularly valuable for athletes and fitness enthusiasts looking to incorporate cross-training into their regimen.

Seara Mainor

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Seara was first introduced to yoga in high school through the 26×2 sequence (formerly known as Bikram) to counterbalance the trauma her body was experiencing in competitive sports. Although she noticed the physical benefits of asana quickly, what kept Seara engaged was the immediate sense of peace, connection, and self-compassion she felt during those moments of intense focus. As a result of this transformative experience, she committed herself to practicing and sharing this moving meditation in an effort to be of service to herself and to others.

A self-proclaimed “lifetime learner,” Seara is committed to helping students learn more about themselves on and beyond the mat. She encourages students to listen to their bodies and express themselves to their fullest. In doing so, she cultivates an environment of compassion and kindness in which her students feel safe, welcomed, and embodied throughout her class. Seara’s strong athletic background and daily Mysore practice offer a unique lens into her sequences, tailoring well to strong Power and Vinyasa flows. However, she also enjoys designing classes that incorporate the needs of her students through a more gentle and mindful approach.

After graduating college, Seara moved to Washington, D.C., in September of 2021 and received her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification from Flow Yoga Center (led by Debra Perlson-Mishalove and Marie Belle Riviera Perez) in April of 2023. She has a Master of Public Policy Degree and two Bachelor’s degrees (Biology and Cognitive Science with a concentration in Philosophy) from the University of Virginia (UVA) and is a decorated athlete in both soccer and field hockey. When Seara isn’t teaching yoga (or working her regular 9 – 5), she is most likely spending time outdoors, playing soccer, running, reading, or painting with friends and family!

Ally Perleoni

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Ally Perleoni is a certified RYT-200 Power Yoga instructor, having completed an intensive 200-hour teacher training program with Mimi Rieger. Ally is primarily a power flow vinyasa teacher. Her teaching style is fluid and thoughtful. She likes to provide her students strong flows focused on alignment and transitions between the shapes. She wants to ensure that her students feel connected to their bodies and that they can reach the “moving meditation” part of yoga. She loves the feeling of building up to a strong sequence by introducing new shapes into a series of postures and watching students explore their edge through new transitions.

Molly Heinsler

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Molly Heinsler started practicing yoga in 2008. What began as a fun way to exercise quickly became much more. After experiencing the transformative effects that yoga can have on the mind and body, Molly knew she wanted to share the knowledge with others as well as deepen her own practice. She began teaching yoga to adults and children in 2014. Her classes feature creative usage of props and innovative sequencing set to a curated playlist.

Laura Trejo

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Laura is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance registered teacher trained in vinyasa yoga with prenatal and toddler training certificates. In addition, she studied at the Kripalu Center with Nischala Joy Devi for a Yoga of the Heart certificate to learn to adapt yoga practices to the special needs of people living with heart disease, cancer and other health challenges.

In addition, Laura is a NASM-certified personal trainer with a Corrective Exercise certificate, a black belt in tae kwon do, barre/mat and reformer training certificates, and a Center for Integrative Medicine trained reiki practitioner.

In her barre and yoga class, Laura addresses muscle imbalances so that her students can gain strength where their muscles are weak and flexibility where their muscles are tight. As an added bonus, it is Laura’s intention that her yoga students will experience the best night sleep of their life as she cultivates calm minds and hearts in her students through relaxing music, essential oils and breathing exercise.