TEACHERS
ki imperial
Kristina (aka Ki) first began her yoga journey in Philadelphia in 2014 with the goal of losing weight. The practice quickly changed her whole understanding of the human experience and the majestic design of the human body.
She quit her job as a chemist to pursue spiritual work and has been studying various forms of healing energy modalities since. In NYC, Ki became a 200-RYT under the lineage of Iyengar, Baptiste, Cyndi Lee, and more. She studied the chakras in Rishikesh, India, where she found healing and began studies in mysticism. She began in the yoga room as an assistant, using hands-on assistance to help students with form and alignment. Now, she continues to study the body and different massage forms, such as CFT and Thai massage. Ki utilizes healing arts through mediums like touch, sound, and food. She loves cooking mindful meals for retreats, practicing Qi Gong in the forest, and co-creating music for joy and healing.
doris vanderhyde
Doris discovered the transformative power of yoga 25 years ago at a small Kripalu yoga studio in New York City and immediately fell in love with the practice. The profound connection she felt to her body and spirit ignited a deep passion that eventually led to her completion of The Heart Center's 200-hr YTT program in 2022 and 50-hr Yin training in 2023.
Doris is also a clinical social worker and EMDR therapist, specializing in trauma and anxiety, and she's certified in Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery and is a certified Trauma Informed Somatic Yin Yoga Teacher. Her background in therapy brings a unique perspective to her yoga teaching, allowing her to create a safe and supportive space for her students to embark on their own paths of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment through the practice.
In her classes, Doris incorporates elements that go beyond the physical asanas — emphasizing pranayama, meditation & teachings of yogic philosophy. Through her compassionate guidance, students are encouraged to explore the depths of their being, fostering a sense of balance and well-being. With her extensive background as a therapist, Doris creates a safe and nurturing environment for her students to support their practice and growth, both on & off the mat. Additionally, Doris often leads workshops and class series here at The Heart Center. For more information: https://consciousmoments.net/workshops.
rachel rawlings
Rachel’s yoga journey began in 2000. Since then, it has been a constant in her life, grounding and guiding her through a world of constant change. It is her joy to serve others in the community who may desire to discover the deep wisdom and healing yoga offers.
Rachel’s style is influenced by her teachers, committed practice, and dedicated studies. In her classes, she encourages the use of props to support the body, the breath to set the rhythm, and one's inner wisdom to guide their practice. All experience levels are welcome.
She's completed 200-hr trauma-informed YTT, and supplementary Yin, Restorative, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra trainings, and she continues regular, ongoing studies of yogic principles with her mentor and other teachers. Rachel is a lifelong PNW’er and mom to three adult kids and a nine-year-old rescue dog. Beyond the mat, she is a student of yoga philosophy and the ancient lineages of astrology. She is a practicing astrologer, primarily in the Hellenistic and Persian traditions, an editor, and reiki master practitioner in the Usui Holy Fire lineage. Learn more at astrologyrhapsody.com and kismetediting.com.
katey peck
Katey Peck (she/her) is a space-holder, storyteller, and dreamer. A white-bodied settler raised on the southern banks of the Patawomeck (Potomac) River; she is grateful to call Virginia, O'ahu, and now Seattle home. A seeker and forever student, Katey treasures and transmits the teachings of several schools, including yoga, circle facilitation, public health, and ʻāina (n. land, that which feeds). Her calling is to weave soft and courageous containers that support the healing of our bodies, lands, and communities.
Katey was introduced to postural yoga as a teenager, and over the past 15 years has committed to learning about the different genealogies and practices within this ecosystem of Indigenous wisdom. She is currently enrolled in a 300-hour training led by Susanna Barkataki. Katey most enjoys leading quiet, contemplative classes in the yin and restorative styles. Her approach to space-holding is rooted in and guided by land, embraces a trauma-informed praxis, and strives to be inclusive and responsive to as many bodies as possible. Her hopes for teaching are for all to feel welcomed and witnessed, attuned to their needs, and connected to the collective.
Lineage: Katey is humbled and inspired to be connected to many teachers, collaborators, and places. She resonates deeply with the 'Ōlelo No'eau (Hawaiian proverb or poetical saying) “A'ohe pau ka 'ike i ka hālau ho'okahi.” (Not all knowledge is taught in one school.) A few people integral to her space-holding journey, in no particular order: Sarah Hyde (restorative yoga); Faith Macauley (yin yoga); Valentina Trejos, Travis Ka’eo, Kayleigh Joy (power yoga); Nicole Merat (sound baths and sonic curation); Dr. Kaiwipunihei Lipe, Dr. Kawehionālani Goto, Makanalani Gomes, Mee Moua (racial healing & pilina circle facilitation); Kumu Norma Wong Roshi and the far flung Resonance Network (Zen Buddhism, tai ji, and sustainable movement building).
christine johnson
Christine (she/her) began her yoga journey in Vermont through some friends who taught at a local studio. With this community, she explored yoga as a physical, mental, and spiritual practice. Over time, her experience with yoga continued to expand and her practice has evolved to be a means by which she connects to the present and mindfully navigates the journey of life.
She completed her 200-hr YTT in 2025 at the University of Washington while she was a graduate student. She focuses on Vinyasa practices, with pranayama techniques, meditation, and trauma-informed methods. Her goal as an instructor is to create welcoming and creative spaces for students to freely explore their bodies and minds and deepen their own practice.
She aims to design her classes to be accessible to all experience levels, abilities, and bodies. Ultimately, she strives to invite and foster community, cultivate mindfulness, and bring in peace and tranquility through yoga.
liziah elizabeth
Liziah is an intuitive mental health therapist, movement teacher, sound healer and grief guide. Her passion and purpose are to accompany people on their journey of growth and healing.
She offers deep care and many years of teaching, counseling and personal experience to offer holistic, supportive practices that inspire aliveness, presence, joy, and connection.
Liziah is grateful to facilitate movement classes and community grief offerings.
SUNTAYA SONG
Yoga has been a guiding light for me for over a decade. Throughout all the challenging chapters and seasons of my life, yoga has been one constant that brings me back into truth, clarity and remembrance.
I believe there is a deeper wisdom we all carry within our own being and yoga is one such pathway to access this Divine Intelligence. As I began my personal journey with asana, I discovered that the essence of yoga was guiding my body, mind and spirit into a unified state - a deeper current of love that I could surrender into and allow life force to flow through me.
I believe that we are all unique perspectives of One Great Spirit that animates all life. I believe that yoga reminds us how to come into inner & outer union, devotion and love for all of life. This practice has taught me how to integrate the full spectrum of this human experience as an embodied sovereign soul.
I dove into my first yoga teacher training in 2015 and continued my yoga education into various styles over the years such as vinyasa, hatha and restorative. My heart finally lead me deep into Bhakti, a.k.a Yoga of Devotion through the practice of Kirtan.
In my classes I like to weave in an emphasis of Devotion - as this is a core value of how I live my life and stay connected to the truth of why I've incarnated on this Earth.
I love incorporating aspects of pranayama, mantras, mudras, devotion and union throughout the asana practice.
I believe that the container (the unified field that is created through our collective presence & devotion) is the true medicine that we are receiving in our yoga practice. It's the coming together of community in shared space & energy - It's with this that I want to express my deep gratitude for your devotion to your practice.
abbie carr
Abbie is a community worker, youth advocate and educator, and student of life! Completing her 200 hour and Yin training at the Heart Center, Abbie brings a unique blend of yogic philosophy, dynamic sequences, and a warm, welcoming energy to her classes.
Her journey with yoga began at a young age, but it wasn't until after graduating college during the pandemic that she fully embraced the practice. Burnt out from her work in activism and academia, yoga became a grounding tool in her daily life- a way to reconnect with herself and those around her.
In her classes, Abbie strives to create an inclusive and safe space where practitioners of all bodies and abilities feel both challenged and nourished- encouraging students to explore the mind-body union in a way that feels authentic and joyful.
Crystal Rainbow has her 500-hr Yoga Teacher Training from the Hridaya School of Yoga, leads silent retreats, and has earned her 300-hr Kashmir Shaivism Tantra instructor certification. She is also a Somatic Therapist offering TVM, a dancer, and an herbalist in action. She practices Tibetan Buddhism and walks the Red Road.
She has been studying the science of spirituality through various means since 2018, and continues to grow her understanding through study and practice. It is her deepest desire to end suffering and promote presence and equanimity in everyday life for all those she is in connection with.
Crystal Rainbow is from Seattle, Washington, enjoys exploring nature through hiking and long road trips. She has traveled the world, visiting over 32 countries and learns about traditional cultures and explores the connections of precolonial practices amongst peoples of all traditions, looking for the seeds of truth that have been tended so that we're not lost in the transition to the modern era.
DEVON LITTLE
Devon is a mover, facilitator, and healer. She currently serves as a therapist and social artist, facilitating experiences that deepen connection to oneself and to others. Devon's work has always been embodied in nature, valuing the wisdom of our intuition, sensations, and emotions. She believes that dance/movement is a birthright, and one of the most potent and ancient medicines we have for personal integration and community health. When it comes to leading intuitive dance classes, she takes inspiration from many teachings, particularly the 5Rhythms practice, somatic approaches to wellness, and her own experiences as a mover.
Simone Bruyère Fraser
Simone Bruyère Fraser teaches and mentors yogis in training at the University of Washington. Simone earned a double Bachelor of Arts degree in drama and dance from the University of Washington, and a Master’s of Science in Communications and Business from Ithaca College and Cornell University. Her background includes being a member of a ballet company in New York, as well as various other dance forms, working as an actress in LA, NY, and Washington State, voiceover for books on Amazon, film/TV production and casting, a certification in Energy Healing under the training of African Shaman Jude Unegbu, and a yoga teacher certification from the University of Washington, under the mentorship of Ashwini Sadekar, trained in Hrishikesh, India.
Yoga brings everything beautifully together and Simone feels deep gratitude for the privilege to have trained with such profound teachers, healers, and mentors, and hopes to continue to learn and share while practicing alongside others. www.simonebruyerefraser.com
Jonathan Resuello
Ever since Jonathan incorporated yoga into his life, his physical health has flourished. He values yoga over all other forms of physical discipline as a personal trainer who has benefited from all types of exercise. The most alluring element of yoga is that it evolves into so much more. Cliches notwithstanding, there are spiritual and mental gains that become accessible as one progresses through their personal journey and examinations of the practice.
For Jonathan, it was the meditation component that completely transformed his life. He hopes to bring to the community the same enthusiasm and prosperity that yoga has brought to him. His class will build on your physical strength and push your mental resilience to a better you!
MICHAELA BRAZINGTON
Michaela loves guiding students into a connective experience of their mind, body, and spirit. She enjoys teaching strengthening vinyasa flows, that range from sweaty to spiritual and everywhere in between. On the other end of the spectrum, she loves to guide students into slow, delicious experiences in their body that allow them to take deep breaths and remember the magic that happens in the stillness of life.
You also may see her offering yin yoga classes, yoga nidra, and other opportunities to explore the subtle/energetic body through guided meditation. Expect to explore the edges, find deep moments of relaxation, connect to your inner power and peace, and leave class feeling reconnected to the human experience.