Meet Our Instructors

Hey, I'm Lyndsey 👋

Originally from Houston, Texas, I relocated to Costa Rica in 2019 and quickly fell in love with the lifestyle, the ocean, and the community. That same year, I founded Costa Rica Yoga Center to create a welcoming space where people of all ages and abilities could improve their overall well-being, and confidence.

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Movement has been a lifelong passion of mine. My background includes years of ballet, competitive swimming, years of softball, over 25 years of skiing and snowboarding, 10 years of coaching CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting, and 25+ years of yoga, and pilates practice. I enjoyed a career as a broker selling luxury real estate for Soheby's in Breckenridge, and Vail Colorado. 

 

Since moving to Costa Rica, surfing has become my greatest passion. Ballet and surfing influence how I approach teaching Pilates, yoga, and all my class offerings

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I am certified in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Vin-Yin Yoga, Meditation, Pilates mat. I love helping people develop a true connection with their bodies through pilates as well as yoga.

 

I am passionate about what I do and my years of experience allow me to quickly recognize what people are capable of, often before they see it themselves. I enjoy challenging students to refine their movement, improve their technique, and work toward their personal best—not perfection, but progress.

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Whether in a yoga class, Pilates session, or personal training program, I believe lasting results come from consistency, self belief, precision, and learning to love the process.

 

As Joseph Pilates famously said, "In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you'll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body."

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My goal is simple: to help you feel stronger, move better, and gain confidence in your body. You don't need to be in shape to begin—you just need to start.

Meet Stephanie

Hi, I'm Stephanie! Costa Rica has been my home since 2016, where I live with my husband and our three amazing children. I am passionate about creating a vibrant, healthy lifestyle and helping others discover the transformative power of yoga.

For more than 10 years, yoga has been a central part of my life, and I specialize in teaching dynamic Power Vinyasa Yoga classes. My greatest passion is guiding students to connect movement with breath, creating a moving meditation that builds strength, flexibility, focus, and inner freedom. There is something truly special about the way a well-crafted Power Yoga practice can leave you feeling energized, empowered, and deeply connected to yourself.

In my classes, you'll learn how to synchronize every movement with your breath to build heat, improve body awareness, and cultivate a stronger mind-body connection. Expect uplifting music, positive encouragement, and a welcoming environment where you'll be challenged to grow while honoring your body's unique needs.

When I'm not teaching yoga, my husband and I are busy running Gracia, our restaurant located at the top of the hill in Mar Vista. Together, we've helped build three successful local restaurants while raising our family and embracing the incredible Costa Rica lifestyle. Whether we're hosting guests, enjoying family dance parties, or creating memories with our kids, we love sharing positivity, community, and joy wherever we go.

I can't wait to welcome you to class and share the incredible benefits of yoga with you. Join me on the mat and experience the strength, energy, and freedom that come from moving with intention and breathing with purpose.

Hi, I'm Ilona, a certified Yoga Instructor, Pilates Teacher, Mindful Movement Coach, and Performance Stretch Therapist based in Costa Rica.

Originally from Austria, I have lived in France and the United States before my family and I chose to embrace a slower, more intentional lifestyle in Costa Rica. My passion for movement, wellness, and holistic health has guided me across continents and continues to inspire the work I do today.

My yoga journey began over a decade ago when I moved from Europe to Miami. During a period of significant life changes, yoga became a grounding force that helped me cultivate strength, resilience, and balance. What started as a personal practice quickly evolved into a lifelong path of learning, healing, and self-discovery.

After completing my first yoga teacher training in 2019, I committed myself to continuously expanding my knowledge of movement, anatomy, mobility, and mindful living. Today, I combine a variety of movement disciplines to create classes and private sessions that support each student's unique goals, abilities, and lifestyle.

Whether you are looking to improve flexibility, build strength, recover from injury, enhance athletic performance, prepare for childbirth, or simply reconnect with your body, my approach is personalized, supportive, and rooted in education.

My mission is to empower individuals to take an active role in their health and wellbeing. I believe movement is one of the most powerful tools for transformation—not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Through yoga, Pilates, mobility training, and stretch therapy, I help students develop greater body awareness, confidence, and long-term wellness.

Certifications & Specialties

• E-RYT 200 Yoga Teacher

• Yoga for Athletes (MYP)

• Yin Yoga

• Restorative Yoga

• Prenatal Yoga

• Mat Pilates Instructor

• Performance Stretch Therapy Practitioner

Hi, my name is Cat.

I am currently based in Miami, Florida, where I teach yoga, Power vinyasa, breathwork, strength training, dance fitness, meditation, and embodied movement practices. My specialty is breathwork for both healing and performance, helping people cultivate resilience, clarity, and a deeper connection to themselves.

I host retreats throughout the United States and have had the privilege of teaching internationally, including retreats in Morocco. I also spent last summer living in Costa Rica, where I taught yoga and wellness classes while deepening my connection to conscious living, nature, and the transformative power of community.

My work is rooted in the belief that movement is medicine and that healing happens when we put motion to our emotions.

Following the loss of my father, I found myself searching for a way to rebuild. Through movement, breathwork, and spiritual practice, I discovered tools that helped me navigate grief, reconnect with my strength, and rediscover my sense of purpose. What began as my personal healing journey eventually became the foundation of my life's work and the inspiration behind ZAZZBODY - wellness brand dedicated to helping people reconnect with their bodies, elevate their energy, and live with greater freedom and purpose.

Today, I guide others through transformative experiences designed to help them heal, reconnect with their inner fire, and return home to themselves. Whether through movement, breath, meditation, or community, my intention is to create spaces where people feel empowered to step into their fullest expression and remember who they truly are.

"I ignite my divine power and purify my path forward."

Because this work is ultimately about returning to your fire, trusting your inner wisdom, and remembering the powerful, authentic person you have always been.