Meet The Team
Here at Divine yoga studios, we have a beautiful divine circle of amazing instructors. Our Instructors are trained in all types of yoga, and we feel we offer very unique and special classes in yoga, meditation, dance, barre classes, workshops, special events & retreats. Each instructor is highly qualified and truly gives so much attention to every detail. Each teacher will cater to all levels. They will modify for beginners and quite those advanced yogis to amplify their practice. Some of the instructors even incorporate Reiki energy healing during Savasana. We feel you will truly love the beautiful community we have created here. Come experience our sanctuary.
Nicole Lunt (Founder)
The day I stepped on the Yoga Mat in 1985 at the University of Utah, I knew this was my destiny – I have been practicing Yoga for 35 years in all its forms. In 2016 I felt the calling to become a certified teacher, and I received my 200 RYT with Yoga Assets. I have been teaching Yoga for 6 years. During my training, I fell in love with the chakras & the beautiful, vital prana life force energy inside all of us – which led me to another passion ~ my Angel Reiki Energy Healing sessions – that I have been doing for 5 years. I am a Certified Holy Fire II Reiki Karuna Master & Usui Reiki Method Master – I also have received my Quantum-Touch Level 1 Healing Certification & Sound Healing Level 1 & 2. After discovering the healing benefits of essential oils, I became certified in Doterra’s Aromatouch Massage.
Ashley Haskell
Ashley has been a practitioner and student of yoga for 18 years! Her deep love for yoga, nature, and travel inspired her to receive her 200 HR YTT through Akhanda Shakti Yoga in Costa Rica & her 300 HR YTT through Akhanda Yoga in Rishikesh, India. She has continued her education in Indigenous Rights, Social Advocacy, Womb Sciences, Neuroscultping, Trauma Informed Practices, Sacred Ceremony, and Intuitive Yin Yoga.
It was in her training and self study that she realized one of the greatest disconnects of humanity to be a submission of personal power to external forces which often lead to loss of identity, manipulation, victimization and social control. She vowed to walk the path of reclamation of personal power through: understanding the nervous system and the effect that our thoughts have on our physiology & movement as a path to health and well-being. It is her passion to empower individuals to express their most enlivened, abundant, and authentic Truth with the world.
Samantha Reich
I believe that yoga is for everyone. I seek to inspire, guide, and serve yogis of all ages and abilities to develop a healthier mind, body, and spirit. I work hard to consistently be prepared, expand my practice and knowledge, and focus my intention in my own practice. I am currently completing a second 200-hour yoga training at Divine Yoga after finishing my first 200-hour training in 2022 at Root to Rise Yoga. Through my life experiences, I have learned that there is so much potential in each person and I want to help others see and tap into their potential. I am fascinated by the benefits of yoga– so don’t be surprised if you hear me talk about how yoga can improve our sleep, help us heal, decrease our stress, or how yoga makes us stronger.
If I’m not practicing yoga, you can usually find me with my family (including four grandkids!) and planning our next adventure, whether vacationing or being in the mountains hiking, birding, or mountain biking!
Rebecca Fronberg
Rebecca Fronberg has been practicing yoga since 2000 and teaching since 2006. She is an experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with over 500 hours of training (RYT-500) and over 1600 hours of teaching. Yoga students can expect to find variety, new techniques and the standards of breath awareness, strength building, balance and flexibility in her classes. Rebecca enjoys exploring new ideas and experiments with blending energy medicine into yoga poses. Her classes center around various themes related to yoga philosophy, chakra energy centers, and the eight-limbed path of yoga. Rebecca's Health Education degree and passion for learning has led her to study many teachings including the ancient yogic texts, the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, as well as energy medicine and guided visualization which she often incorporates into meditation during savasana. She received her training through YogaFit® Worldwide and is currently working toward becoming a yoga therapist. She has been trained to teach various forms of yoga including vinyasa flow, trauma release, and restorative. Rebecca is also a Reiki Master and sees private clients for energy clearing and balancing either at the studio or her home.
Shelby Mortensen
Shelby Mortensen is a trauma-sensitive yoga instructor with over four years of experience in her field, working in roles with private clinics and public communities alike to create accessible mindfulness and yoga practices to support mental health for students of all demographics.
Each class is a marriage of journaling, meditation, and gentle movement - specifically designed to help individuals process, release, and return again to their highest, wisest self. Her biggest hope is that all students leave class feeling lighter, a little more like themselves, and more than anything, deeply loved and held. Classes are always accessible for all bodies, all abilities, and all experience levels. In her spare time, you can find Shelby chasing her toddler, buried in a book, in the mountains, around a campfire, or cooking something up in the kitchen. jk
Joss Sackett
Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra Meditation & Sound Bath
500hr RYT with 5+ years instructing yoga and meditation classes, workshops, and retreats. Joss loves helping others to explore ways to relax, connect, and find peace in everyday life.
She is heavily influenced by the cyclical patterns of the seasons, the beauty of nature, and methods of reducing symptoms of anxiety.
Joss received a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Sciences with an emphasis in Cultural Anthropology. She is a co-founder of Community Well Utah, a new wellness rental space geared towards aiding marginalized individuals to grow their wellness businesses. She enjoys spending time in the mountains with her husband and 2 fluffy cats as well as getting crafty and creative.
Holly Ferguson
My love for yoga began ten years ago when I started to recognize my body trying to tell me something. I took many yoga classes before finally challenging myself to a 200-hour YTT course in 2018. To me, the beauty of yoga is what it is trying to teach. Rumi said, “I have been a seeker, and I still am, but I stopped asking the books and the stars. I started listening to the teaching of my Soul.” Learning to listen to my body is a lifelong journey that I am excited to share. I hope to help others find joy and knowledge through practiced engagement with their bodies.
I am grateful to be married to my husband, Cory, for almost 25 years! He has been very supportive and encouraging. We have three exceptional children who teach me so much about life and love. We enjoy spending time outdoors together, mostly hiking and gardening. We also enjoy the company of 1 dog, two goats, and 16 laying hens!
Tiffany Olcott
Tiffany has been a yoga practitioner for over ten years and received her teacher training certification through Scholé Yoga in July 2015. Tiffany is certified as a Reiki Level I practitioner, specializes in trauma-sensitive yoga, and has recently completed breathwork facilitator training. Tiffany’s passion is to share what has helped her heal. She enjoys hiking, camping, paddle boarding, traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Ahlena Black
Ahlena started practicing yoga at the age of 8 after being introduced to the practice by her Grandfather. She completed her 500 hr RYT certification in 2017 through Infusion Yoga and Pilates in Utah. She has gone on to receive training in Restorative Yoga through Judith Hansen Lasater as well. Ahlena loves the mind, body, spirit connection that is found in the practice of yoga through breathwork, quieting the mind, and moving the body. She brings a calming and joyful presence when she teaches and is so grateful for every student that comes to her classes.
Ahlena is also a certified meditation teacher through the Dharana method and has been a practicing Foot Zone Therapist since 2018.
Ahlena is the mother of five beautiful daughters and one son-in-law. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 22 years and loves to spend time with her family. Talking, traveling, eating, and reading are some of her favorite pastime
Rebecca Reeves
Preteen & Teen Esteem Yoga & Life Coaching
Transforming women & teens to come back to peace and wellbeing.
Along with creating a unique yoga experience for each of her classes. Rebecca is a devoted fun mother of 3 loving kids.
Rebecca loves serving in the community, speaking and educating women and teens, to incorporate tools to a growth mindset and become a leader in what ever role or stage of life they are in.
Rebecca’s drive for helping teens empower there minds and hearts has come from the painful loss of her little brothers death. Which drove her to find a non profit organization called Building Utah Youth which she has volunteered as a board member for over 6 years.
She has also been In the beauty industry and educating for Master Esthetics and Cosmetology for over 15+ years teaching the same tools to help women create harmony and success in the work place.
Heidi Knudson
A Space to Breathe
Heidi has always been passionate about movement. When she realized a career
in classical ballet was not a sustainable lifestyle, she found yoga and fell in love.
Through 30+ years of practicing yoga, she has felt solace and strength in her life
in the times she needed it most and joy and calm each time she steps on her
mat. Yoga has supported her through all of the ups and downs of life.
Heidi loves sharing the magic of yoga! She believes yoga reinforces connection
within ourselves and with the universe. It allows mind, body, spirit, other beings,
the natural world, and our higher powers to meet as one. Yoga provides a
chance to check in with yourself, to communicate with your body, to find calm
through breath and mindfulness, to cultivate gratitude, and to leave class feeling
present, centered, and balanced.
Heidi strongly believes that experiences and knowledge gained on the mat
translate beautifully to the rest of life- yoga isn’t just an hour on a mat, it’s a way
of life.
A lover of winter, Heidi has taught skiing for 17 years. Most at home in nature
and with dogs, she loves hiking, biking, and spending time near water. She loves
adventuring with her husband and 2 daughters.
In her classes, Heidi guides you through finding your purpose in practice and
reaping the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits associated with yoga. She is
passionate about yoga and thinks the world would greatly benefit from everyone
practicing yoga!
Traci Benson
Hi there, I’m Traci, and I teach Relax & Restore at Divine Yoga Studios.
I am continually inspired by yoga’s transformative power—both internally and externally. I’m committed to bringing a sense of freedom to my classes that will help you explore yourself whole self, appreciate your body, and honor your mind and soul.
I believe that conscious living is an ongoing personal journey and hope to help you develop a supportive practice in a peaceful space. My practice helps me still my mind, attend to my own needs, and simply makes me smile :)
My Fave’s...
Being with my family and great friends is the best thing about life and what I cherish most. I love to laugh and tease because life should light you up!
I’m a sucker for Diet Coke & pink sugar cookies, humanitarian trips, podcasts on a hike, the feeling of the sun on my skin, volleyball, movies & popcorn, words strung together in interesting ways, old photo’s, a crackling fire, and looking up at the sky through leaves.
Let’s practice together and explore this one miraculous life we’ve been gifted!
Shawna Cox
Power Yoga & Yoga Sculpt
Shawna has been teaching and practicing yoga for over 20 years. She was a college athlete who experienced a career-ending injury that eventually led her to yoga. Yoga instantly challenged her in new ways and opened new doors to personal growth. She immediately became an advocate for yoga in every circle she was a part of. Shawna originally certified through Yogafit in 2000, which complemented her job fitness instructor, and later completed her 200 RYT through Yoga Assets in 2014. She has a deep love for yoga and a strong belief that it has something positive to offer every one. Over the years, Shawna has taught every level of yoga and has worked with children, seniors, recovering addicts, gym members, studio members, and athletes.
She is currently advancing her training in positive psychology, meditation instruction, and working towards her certification as a Foot Zone Practitioner. Along with working as a yoga and fitness instructor, Shawna has spent the last 25 years remodeling homes, raising her busy family, and helping out as a high school track coach. Shawna loves all things that involve movement and the great outdoors. She has been married for 30 adventurous years, has six adored children, two fantastic in-laws, and 3 grand-babies.
Marci Moir
Flow Easy & Restore
Marci has been practicing yoga since 2012 and immediately fell in love with the cleansing effect it had on body, spirit, and mind. Marci completed her yoga teacher training from Infusion Yoga and Pilates and has been teaching since 2018. Marci considers time on her mat as “play time” and loves finding new connections of body, mind and spirit. She is passionate about integrating her yoga practice into her life and relationships to deepen these connections. Marci loves being able to offer light, love and healing through the practice of yoga.
Marci shares the journey of life with her
husband Jasen and their four kids.
Jen Jones
Jen teaches Kundalini yoga and has come to love this powerful, spiritual, and life-changing yoga practice – having the opportunity to share it with others with love and humor is a profound blessing.
She spent too much time and money during her younger years on formal, higher education. She has a Juris Doctor but tries very hard not to use it. She much prefers teaching yoga and meditation instead, and providing sound therapy with her Symphonic gong.
She also trained as a foot zone practitioner, Reiki Master, and guided imagery facilitator, and has certifications in NLP, hypnosis and Mental Emotional Release. Jen is always trying to learn something new. She loves traveling, hiking, backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving and generally any other expensive hobby.
Clytie Ames
For me Yoga is a devotional practice of alchemy. I have been teaching since 2000, and been blessed to have trained and mentored with some of the top teachers in the yoga world on my journey. My classes are a heart-centered weaving of form and flow which includes chanting, meditation, Mudra, asana, storytelling, somatic practices, sacred tears and laughter! When we remember we are divine love, we change our world.
Alison Bean-Calton
Alison has been passionate about exercise & movement throughout her entire life as a dancer and athlete. She worked as an exercise physiologist and personal trainer for nearly 2 decades before making a transition to her other art based passion of interior design.
A realization of energy flow sparked her desire to create space for all to invite that positive flow into their lives.
She specializes in Feng Shui in her intentional, conscious design work in order to bring personal harmony of mind, body and soul to the spaces she creates. Her knowledge and journey with Feng Shui lead her to obtaining her Tai Chi certification in order to incorporate the same energy flow concepts within her own being.
Alison has found solace through combining her love of movement, exercise & dance as well as awareness of Chi energy and loves sharing that with others.
In her Tai Chi classes, Alison guides you through martial art based movements to invite and increase positive energy flow throughout the body. Through fluid movement, flexibility, strength and coordination are developed. Particular forms are performed for more efficient body system function. Most importantly, throughout all of it, we have a lot of fun!!
Come flow together for more individual peace and clarity of mind as well as collective positive Chi with the world around you!!
Amy Hoagland
Hello, fellow Yogi. My name is Amy. Welcome. You belong here. I hope you find joy in your yoga journey, as I have. Mine started 25 years ago when I attended a yoga class at my local gym in Cleveland, Ohio. I felt happier, lighter and thankful for my body. So this was yoga!
After 20 years of teaching fitness and yoga classes, I still LOVE yoga! Let’s explore together. Jump on your yoga mat AKA “life mat” and see what you learn. I hope you learn self-acceptance, playfulness, relaxation, and gratitude. I hope you feel strong, challenge yourself, and push against frustration. I hope you apply flexibility, feel zest, and summon stillness…in your yoga practice and life!
Faves: Being a mom, every outside adventure, photos, popcorn and people!
Creds: Education BS from BYU, AFFA Group Fitness, Yoga Teacher Training @ Yoga Edge, Health and Wellness Coaching from Georgetown University
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