Nicki Herdson

Since 2012, I have regularly practiced yoga at a variety of studios in the York area.  I studied the yoga teachings of Jimmy Barkan in 2017 and began to serve as a substitute teacher at Yoga for Life.  In March of 2022, I completed my YTT 200 certification and focused on the physical and spiritual nature of yoga teaching. I look forward to sharing the gift of Yoga with students.  In addition to teaching yoga, I am a lecturer in Rhetorical Communication at York College of Pennsylvania.

Tina Keffer

Tina is a certified yoga teacher with over 400 hours of teacher training in Hot Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Yoga for Anxiety and Depression. Tina began practicing yoga in 1998 while working full time and attending college. She was interested in practicing yoga as a stress reduction tool. She immediately noticed a difference in her body, her breath, and her spirit. When yoga helped her to explore and accept the unexpected passing of her father, she decided to share the gift of yoga with others and began her first 200 -hour yoga teacher training in Hot Yoga at Charm City Yoga in Baltimore, MD. In 2011 she completed a second 200- hour teacher training with Yogaworks in Los Angeles, CA. Tina’s approach gives careful attention to postural alignment and brings awareness to the union between mind, body, and breath. She teaches that the mind follows the breath.  Tina will be available to teach private or group prenatal classes.  Please call the studio for details.  717-586-6494.

Milly Jo Merkert

My first Yoga class was in 1999. Suggested by my Gastrologist, and accompanied by my mom, I sat in the back so I could leave easily. While in a posture, the instructor urged us to "sink deeper" and "reach further". Then, she said the phrase that had me forever hooked....."or don't". Those 2 words gave me freedom. Freedom on my little rectangle. I began filling in as a substitute instructor in 2003, and in 2005, I received my first certification. Yoga has meant so many things to me over the years. Mostly I would say it has been my pathway to healing. A very slow, winding, and long pathway. It took me months to be able to "feel my breath" like I had been instructed. I didn't know what she was talking about in the beginning. I eventually did. I returned to my body, I fell in love with it, and I learned to let go..........of so very much, though this lesson is ongoing. Even though my practice continues to grow and change, what hasn't, is my love for sharing this pathway and learning from the people practicing along with me on their own little rectangles of freedom.

Amey Lee Himes

I am excited to be part of the team at Your Yoga studio.  In May of 2021 I pushed away from my 15 year Grooming career when I came across the ancient art of Tai Chi Gung. I immediately understood what the system could do fort me, my mind, my body and my spirituality. As a student of nearly 3 years, and over 750 hours of training, I have been led to become a teacher. I didn’t know right away, that I would be a teacher. It was during meditation and prayer, & a 3 column exercise I was led down another path to share. I will always be a student, continuing my practice working to better myself, so I can help as many as possible reduce their stress, overcome challenges, and unlock their highest potential. August 2023, I was approved to start teaching. I am a student & continuing teacher in training at the Circle of Chi organization. Studying under Master lama Rasaji Shakti, 55 years practice and Master David Paul ,36 years with Master Lama Rasaji who have a combined practice of nearly 90 years studying this ancient art. I have over 40 hours a month training, live zoom, with them both and every 60 days I travel out of town for one on one training for the weekend . It is such an honor, and I am so excited to be one of a little more than 60 + teachers in the United States and now in 7 different countries. Please join me in this experience of this gentle, low practice that can transform your mind, body, and spirit.
 I’m thrilled to pass on its proving longevity and wellness benefits dating back over 3300 years in an unbroken lineage. This practice integrates gentle flowing movements, deep breathing, and mental focus to generate and revitalize energy.  I’m eager to guide newcomers and support them in embracing its joys. 

Renee Mitzel

I am excited to collaborate with the team at Your Yoga and expand the offerings with a focus on Women’s self-defense course series. My martial arts journey started at the age of 11. As a young pre-teen it was a challenge to work with male adults in a classroom setting. However, this experience offered me insight into my own power to manage situations and find my inner strength. I have studied the art of Kenpo Karate for over 25 years. I am a 1st degree black belt in the art of Kenpo Karate. I had the pleasure of competing in tournament style fighting and technique with 1st place divisional competition ranking. The blend of yoga practice and martial arts has allowed me to grow as a person and apply these concepts in a physical and holistic manner. Please join me in this experience to empower and support you in your self-defense skills journey.


Kelly Warren

I am a 200 hour certified yoga instructor. I was trained in the style of Power Vinyasa and also love teaching a mindful gentle flow. I am also a part- time film actress, part-time media manager and part-time vocalist/singer which have all developed my strong communication skills and ability to speak to a room. One of my favorite parts of yoga is connecting to a variety of different people and sharing space together. I’ve been practicing yoga since 2008. Yoga has been key to my personal growth along with daily meditation and breath work which I also love to incorporate in my classes.

Jaime Gross

Hi everyone, my name is Jaime and I am a recent graduate of Your Yoga’s Teacher Training Program, August 2024. I began my yoga journey several years ago as a way to include variety to my weight lifting and cardio workouts. Several shoulder surgeries later, including a replacement, I turned to yoga as a way to build back the strength and flexibility I had lost. Once I began practicing on a regular basis I noticed I not only felt stronger but also calmer, I handled stress in a more productive way and I felt good in my body. I desired to have a deeper understanding of what yoga was as a whole and how I could improve my practice, which is what lead me to enroll in teacher training. Throughout the training, I realized I enjoyed helping others strengthen their bodies as well as find peace and rest, even if only for a few minutes. I hope to show new yogi’s that it’s is never too late to start and that yoga is for everyone, in every stage of life, no matter the limitations you may have. We all start somewhere. Namaste