MEET THE COLLECTIVE

Court’s generous heart and passionate personality ignited a spark to create a collective space where all are welcome to share & discover their unique innate healing abilities. A yoga alliance certified RYT, sound healer & holistic health coach- Court’s love of yoga, sound healing, coffee, crystals and the written word can be found within the walls of the collective and woven in all of her classes. Through community, collaboration & collective energy she hopes to continue to positively impact others and do it all with PURPOSE & LOVE

Meg is a yoga alliance certified 200 RYT. The artist behind Moon Cycle Magick, Meg brings the cycles of nature, the elements and spirituality into her everyday practices and her classes. Tap into the rhythm of your energetic body, remove stagnation and discover your infinite creative potential by sharing your magick in one of Megs unique classes. She is the Collective's Kundalini queen and you can find her leading kriyas on her magick carpet. 

Kayla discovered yoga in college as a way to relieve stress and challenge herself in her asana practice. She completed her 200 hour training in Ocean City, where she now lives. She's happiest on beach walks, while surfing, and while teaching in front of the salt wall. In her classes, expect to move, breathe, and flow with intention.

 A lifelong lover of yoga, thanks to her mom for introducing her to the practice at a young age. She began teaching in 2016 and has led classes throughout South Jersey and Costa Rica. No two classes are ever the same, as she is always on the path of evolving and growing. You will find her happiest while outside in the sun, near the ocean, hands dirty in soil, deep in the woods, and immersed in the birth world as a postpartum doula

Patty, DACM graduated with a Doctorate in Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health Sciences. She is devoted to helping patients relieve their symptoms and get back to living their lives. When she is not treating patients, she can be found enjoying time in her favorite place, the ocean, as well as on her yoga mat. She is so excited to provide Acupuncture to Collectives Vibes every Tuesday. 

A lover of yoga for more than 25 years, Michelle’s teachings have changed, evolved and grown into a blend of pure love, breath and movement. She thought about calling her class at Collective Vibes “Body Prayer” because that’s how she wants her students to feel. A yoga teacher since 2006, she’s also a Reiki Master Teacher & Practioner, and a Certified Health Coach. She’s been teaching yoga in O.C. since 2007.

After taking a long hiatus, Amanda is back on the mat sharing her love for mental and physical health. She has over 200 hours of teacher training and has spent time teaching yoga as well as surfing in New Jersey,  Nicaragua, and New Zealand for the past 10 years. She enjoys teaching a combination of vinyasa and power yoga with a focus on breathing. Outside of Collective Vibes, you can find Amanda running with her retired sled dog, surfing, or traveling.

Yoga has had a tremendous impact on Meg's  life & becoming a teacher seemed like the best solution for her. She has passionately been exploring & sharing over the last 5 years with the yoga community. . And has discovered various healing techniques, deep connection to self & how meaningful a community can be. You can find Meg on her mat sharing a strong and slow flow weekly at the Collective. 

Ian has been sharing his yoga classes for years in the community. He interweaves asana and philosophy in all of his classes. Every class is unique and accessible to everyBODY. Join him for the best start of your day at 6:00am. 

Ted is one of the faces behind the organic coffee company Keep It Real we proudly serve here. He is also a meditation instructor hosting workshops all over the area. When not roasting coffee beans, you will find him behind the Collective Counter mixing up lattes and smoothies with a smile! 

LAURIE is an Educator, Wellness Coach and certified Yoga Teacher. As an educator she spreads mindfulness and yoga, to teachers and students. As creator of  Elevate You Yoga and Wellness, she offers classes and workshops to empower women through the practices of yoga, meditation and mindful living. Laurie comes to us with a passion and experience in power, yin, restorative and yoga nidra. From moving us through a flow, techniques for soothing our nervous system to a traditional yin/restore class with essential oils and reiki she loves it all. She is a guru of self-care and self-love and encourages that for her students as well. You can expect ease, presence, laughter, relaxation and love from her classes.

Elyse Michelle has been a student of tai chi since 2015, having studied with the late John Mazetis (Brother John). Elyse started assisting John’s classes in 2017 and was given permission to teach in 2018. Elyse is also 550 hour YTT certified, a reiki master teacher and a graduate of the Four Winds Society Energy Medicine training. She infuses a myriad of healing modalities into her classes and workshops. She will be offering workshops this Summer and look for her weekly classes back in September. 

As an ocean lover and poet, Maddie is dedicated to moving  through life mindfully. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Maddie’s classes ebb and flow as she progresses through her 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training. Comfortable both in studio and on the beach, Maddie’s goal is to bring a higher level of awareness both on and off the mat.

Barbara received her Breathwork training under author, teacher and healer, David Elliott, completing an 8-day intensive on Breathwork healing. During training she learned to use breath to facilitate the release of stuck energy and promote healing. Barbara uses essential oils specifically designed to help promote the release of energy. She is also a level 3 Reiki practitioner trained under Reiki Master Jody Umans and Restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra trained under Maureen Miller of NH Yoga. 

Arles Dupont has been practicing yoga for over 10 years. She completed her first 200-YTT in Mexico in 2016 and has been teaching and traveling ever since. The foundation of her classes is based on alignment and the breath, and can be described as slow, strong, creative, and balancing. The essence of Arles’ teaching is to cultivate awareness and bring simplicity, joy, and inspiration to her students.

Jenn has been training Ashtanga Yoga directly under Loren Baker and her guruji, Suresh Bhat, whom is part of the lineage of Sri BNS Iyengar, the direct disciple of Yogacharya Sri Krishnamacharya. Besides her passion for yoga, Jenn is also an integrated recovery coach, reiki master, artist and astrologer. She is passionate about practicing and sharing holistic health wisdom, Ayurveda, and traveling the world. 

Originally from the Ocean City area, Adria attends UNCW where she studies healthful living and fitness education. She completed her RYT 200 through her school’s Yoga Studies minor program and taught her final practice class in Nosara, Costa Rica. She enjoys surfing, traveling, and cooking wholesome foods. Adria finds that yoga helps her move more intentionally, and enables true self-expression. Her mantra “B Free 2 Fly” reminds us to let go of limiting expectations others have of you, and to be free to open your wings for expansion. Adria teaches both faster and slower-paced vinyasa classes, and also works behind the coffee bar!