BGSY TEAM

We bring different practices to the table, but we’re united by a love for yoga and fitness.

Woman owned Asheville yoga and strength studio

sara toohey

owner + Instructor

Sara Toohey is a mom, civil engineer, 200 hour certified RYT, 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. Her classes are built to challenge mind and body.

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ak

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.

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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!

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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.

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Jess D.

INSTRUCTOR

Jess believes yoga is a sustainable and empowering way to move the body. She teaches yoga to inspire others to live up to their fullest potential, and have fun along the way. Jessica found yoga at 14 years old looking for gentle movement to aid in recovery after a tailbone injury. She quickly discovered so many more benefits to yoga that it became her lifelong passion. Jess has been teaching since 2014.

You can expect her classes to be full of energy, sprinkles of encouragement, and the freedom to get in tune with your own body.

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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.

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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.

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LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Megan P.

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.

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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.