YOUR 2026 Yoga on the rocks TEACHERS

  • Shanti Rodrigues (she/her)

    Shanti Rodrigues - July 11

    Shanti, a Venezuelan native, discovered the transformative power of yoga in 2010 while living in New York City. Since relocating to Denver in 2020, she has deepened her practice through both her 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings. Her continued study of yoga asana and philosophy has fueled a passion for guiding others toward inner peace, creating space for students to come home to themselves through the connection of mind, body, and heart.

    Shanti is a strong advocate for cultural humility and inclusivity within yoga spaces, grounded in her belief that yoga has the power to liberate, unite, and uplift all people. As a dynamic and engaging bilingual instructor, Shanti creates an environment where students feel seen, supported, and connected. She is excited to return for her third bilingual class at Yoga on the Rocks, where she empowers students to cultivate self-awareness, self-love, and independence on their personal journeys while honoring the deep interconnectedness of all beings.

  • Ashleigh Humphrey

    Ashleigh Humphrey - July 18

    Ashleigh has been teaching yoga for over 13 years, with a focus on Hatha, Yin, the subtle body, and mindfulness-based practices. After moving to Denver in early 2025, she quickly became part of the Better Buzz Yoga community, offering Mindful Flow, Vin-Yin, and Yin Yoga classes that are grounding, intentional, and accessible to all levels.

    Her teaching blends slow, thoughtful sequencing with clear, supportive cueing, inviting students to unplug and journey inward as a balance to busy, outwardly focused lives. With a continued dedication to learning, Ashleigh has deepened her studies in Yin Yoga and Chinese Meridian Theory, weaving seasonal awareness and subtle body wisdom into her classes. Her approach emphasizes breath, presence, and gentle self-awareness — creating space for ease, restoration, and self-healing.

    Off the mat, Ashleigh is an interior designer, enjoys trail running and hiking with her two doodles, and loves to travel.

  • Dina Paz

    Dina Paz - August 1 (bilingual)

    Dina is a Honduran native who found yoga as a way to balance the fast-paced demands of the culinary world while reconnecting to her center and sense of empowerment. After more than two decades in the industry, she understands firsthand the physical and mental toll of a busy lifestyle. Her personal journey of healing through yoga inspired her to become a certified instructor and share this transformative practice with others.

    Today, Dina is dedicated to helping the Denver community find peace and balance amidst the hustle of daily life. She creates classes that serve as a refuge from stress, blending mindful movement with reflection to support overall well-being. Dina teaches a variety of styles — including Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative — and proudly offers classes in both English and Spanish, making her offerings accessible to a wide range of individuals.

  • Sarah Terranova

    Sarah Terranova - August 8

    Sarah’s yoga journey began in 2009 in a heated power vinyasa class in Utah. What started as a purely physical complement to an active lifestyle soon revealed itself as something more meaningful. Her yoga practice became a gateway to a deeper connection within—one rooted in awareness, trust, and transformation both on and off the mat.

    In 2013, Sarah completed her 200-hour Power Yoga Teacher Training at Zuda Yoga in Sacramento. A lifelong student, she has continued to expand her studies with certifications in Yin, Bhakti, Yoga Nidra, Trauma-Informed Yoga, a 100-hr advanced yoga training, and Holographic Sound Healing.

    With over 2,000 hours of teaching experience Sarah brings passion and purpose to all of her classes; Connection is at the heart of Sarah’s teaching. Through breath, creative sequencing, and purposefully curated music, she guides students to explore their growth edge—that space where strength meets surrender, and where transformation becomes possible. Her classes are both dynamic and intentional, offering a balance of effort and ease that meets students exactly where they are.