sara toohey

owner + Instructor

Sara Toohey is a mom, civil engineer, lifelong middle-of-the-pack athlete, and enthusiastic community builder originally hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has practiced yoga for over 20 years and explored hundreds of studios, instructors, and class styles. The mental calm and physical mobility cultivated in her yoga practice have helped her through collegiate rowing, snowboarding, marathons, amateur road bike racing, many outdoor adventures, and even having kids. She’s thrilled to be in Asheville and can’t wait to sweat alongside y’all at Blue Ghost!

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studio manager + instructor

Anna Kate is a 250hr certified RYT with a goal to help students feel more confident and comfortable within their bodies and minds through vinyasa, chair & gentle style yoga classes.

Bria E.

INSTRUCTOR

Bria (RYT 200) is passionate about yoga that focuses on breath to movement and building functional strength. Her goal is to bring the energy, challenge you with intention, and help you tap into your power on and off the mat. Come ready to sweat, get stronger, and surprise yourself!

Jerry B.

INSTRUCTOR

A continuous student for over 25 years, a teacher for over 20, Jerry teaches a class like no other. A bit yoga, a bit bodywork a whole lot of somatic exploration, he shares the practice of moving meditation.

Jess D.

INSTRUCTOR

Jess became 200hr power yoga certified in 2014. She immediately took off teaching and continuing to take trainings ever since.

You can expect Jessica's classes to be full of energy, sprinkles of motivation, and a uniquely crafted playlist.

KATHRYN O.

INSTRUCTOR

As an instructor, Kathryn focuses on helping students build strength for long-term health and mobility. After dancing professionally, Kathryn found yoga as a personal connection to movement. Her hope is to provide a fun, creative approach while providing a supportive challenge in every class.

Kira R.

INSTRUCTOR

In Kira’s classes you'll find a focus on the foundations, like alignment & breath, while weaving them into creative flows that allow you to explore all that your body is capable of. Kira’s intention is that you find a home within your body, while also finding a home within this studio.

Megan P.

LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Megan is an RYT 500 instructor, having completed both 200-hour and 300-hour trainings, along with ongoing continuing education. She's deeply committed to growth, curiosity, and evolving as both a teacher and a student.

ZOE G.

INSTRUCTOR

Zoe (RYT 200) was drawn to yoga from substantial back pain caused by severe scoliosis when at 15 years old. Through the physical practice also came the mental clarity and breakthroughs often associated with yoga, and teaching yoga for the past 10 years has developed into both a passion and a source of connection and happiness for her. Her teaching style is centered in breath, exploration, and play, coupled with hands-on assists from a Thai-massage background.

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