Yoga ~ Come Home to Yourself~
Instructors
Therese Fleischman 503-819-0253
Therese combines many styles of yoga, giving the student an opportunity to explore different traditions on their yogic journey. Therese blends her wit and experience of Irish traditions, customs, and spirituality to guide her students in classes that are fun and supportive, inspiring, and accessible. She is a Certified Yoga Instructor with 200 and 500 certifications. She has completed her Yoga 1000 hour certification with Joseph and Lillian Le Page through Integrative Yoga. She has attended and continues to attend training and workshops hosted by famous and inspirational teachers. She believes that our body delights in new ideas and new movements and tries to constantly challenge and coach her students with innovative ways to blossom and grow. Her students inspire her and bless her on a daily basis.
Ginger Rosenbach 404-862-6823
Ginger started practicing yoga at a very young age and her path has always led her back to the mat. Her practice has become deeper and broader, and broader, through Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Chanting & Meditation, leading her to get her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification. Her philosophy is that “EVERY body” can do yoga if their heart leads them to the mat. She loves to share what she has learned throughout her experiences and welcomes all to try Yoga, knowing that practicing on the mat may lead to off the mat happiness and good health.
Lisa Gurnsey 503-789-6999
Lisa is an Oregon native with a love for all things active. She discovered yoga as a way to overcome injury, falling in love with the practice and community. Lisa completed her 200RYT at Thrive in 2020. Lisa’s years of sports, dance and coaching brings a deep understanding of the benefits of breathe and movement. Enjoying all styles of yoga she mixes it up to allow students to find what works best for for their bodies at all levels. Besides the benefits of moving our bodies, she also understands how contagious a good laugh and smile are, bringing both to every class. An IT desk dweller during the day, Lisa spends her away time promoting movement and helping others find the benefits of an active lifestyle. When not on the mountains or on the rivers, Lisa enjoys spending time with family, friends and her furpack; Nigerian Dwarf Goats, a GSD and Weimaraner.
April Stewart 503-805-9063
April has been teaching fitness classes since 2006 and completed her RYT200 yoga certification in 2014. Her yoga classes are focused on using the breath to calm the mind, explore balance, increase strength, mobility and increase appreciation for our bodies. April works as a real estate broker, enjoys creating stained glass art and loves spending as much time in nature as possible.
Brittany Nelson 913-461-7582
My name is Brittany & I’m a 500 hour RYT and have been actively teaching since 2016. I attended two yoga teacher trainings in 2016 and 2018 in the Bay Area and taught at numerous yoga studios, gyms, offices, and a rehab center. Most recently, I taught the Saturday morning class at Hood River Athletic Club and Snap Fitness mid-week when I resided there for two years before my move to Rhododendron.
My specialty styles include hatha yoga, yin, and slow vinyasa. My students typically share how grounded, relaxed, tuned in, and present they feel, and I’d love to contribute to this new community I’m in!
Cathy Tarsia 503-888-7363
Yoga has allowed me to access parts of myself that I never even knew existed. Not simply
breath awareness, or physical sensations but this growing sense of Prema, a deep
unconditional abiding love for ourselves and every living thing around us. It has taught me how to love myself in unexpected ways. It gives me a vessel to meet all of life’s challenges without judgement but self compassion. It has changed the way I respond to even harmful actions. It’s taught me that I can choose how I want to feel and no one can take that away from me. While it has reached down so deep inside me to my true essence it has also brought me connection to that part in others. As a guide for others, I like to offer accessible yoga, modifications and props. I enjoy teaching breathing practices, down regulation, mindfulness, yoga philosophy and opportunities for
students to connect with their bodies allowing them growing awareness and presence. I teach hatha, slow flow, restorative and yin. I would love to meet you wherever you are in your practice.
Katrina Cantu 503-318-0901
Katrina Cantu is a 1500 hour certified yoga teacher, Reiki I & II practitioner, and lifelong student of self realization, wellness, and holistic healing. Her teaching blends Hatha, Kriya, Vinyasa, Restorative, and Gentle Yoga, integrating breath, movement, sound medicine, and mindfulness to create a practice that is energizing, grounding, and deeply calming. Her classes are welcoming to all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. With a strong focus on breath and awareness, she offers variations and modifications to support each individual’s unique journey. Students often describe her classes as not only restorative for the body but also transformative for the mind and spirit. Katrina’s approach is rooted in direct experience, drawing on years of personal practice, formal training, and embodied wisdom. She holds certifications in Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) and continues to study meditation, subtle energy, and yogic philosophy to deepen her offerings. An adventurer at heart, Katrina has traveled extensively across the globe, immersing herself in diverse traditions, spiritual practices, and cultures. These experiences inform her unique teaching style, intuitive, inclusive, and inspired by the transformative power of ancient practices. Katrina invites you to explore yoga not just as a physical discipline but as a path of transformation, self discovery, and connection. Her classes are more than movement, they are an opportunity to tap into your highest potential and come home to yourself. Come along, your journey inward begins here.