Why We Yoga

Our Family

Yoga has been an integral part in dealing with loss of our son, Atlas. He taught us to value how we spend our time and where we share our energy. We have been intentional to live in a way that honors Atlas' spirit and his love for life. The studio is a way for us to keep this commitment to our son, and create a space where anyone can come for a little lift. We were blessed with an abundance of love and support from our friends and family when our world crumbled. We are deeply grateful, without their help our studio would simply not exist.

Melissa Angeli

Melissa began her yoga journey searching to find an activity that captured her mind and heart. Yoga was the perfect fit. After her first class, she was hooked on the practice of meditation and breath work (pranayama). As a 200HR YTT, Melissa is grateful for the opportunity to share the numerous benefits of yoga with others, and give back to her community. By focusing on positive energy, she encourages yogis to realign their mind, body, and spirit.

Favorite types of Yoga: Vinyasa, Yin, and Acro

John Angeli

John started practicing yoga at a few studio's around town and quickly fell in love with the physical practice (Asana). In July of 2022, John completed his Vinyasa 200HR YTT with Allyson Foreacre, the founder of Yoga-Den in Jacksonville, Florida. In June of 2023, John travelled to Uluwatu, Bali and completed his Multi-Style 300HR YTT with Ulu Yoga. Yoga has been key in helping John process his loss.

Favorite types of Yoga: Vinyasa, Acro, and Aerial

Nicole Bobby

Nicole first found barre over 15 years ago and it was love at first class! She began teaching classes at a local barre studio in Pennsylvania in 2019, before moving to Nocatee. Nicole has also trained under Adrienne Rabena, of Barre Eclipse, to deepen her knowledge and practice. Nicole teaches uplifting, energetic, full body barre classes that will take you to muscle fatigue, which is where the magic happens! She teaches students to listen and feel into their body as a guide to alignment, empowering students to discover what works best for their unique body shape. Nicole is passionate about energy work and using movement to heal the body and soul. You will leave Nicole’s class feeling invigorated, empowered, and confident.

Favorite types: Barre, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga

Madelin Lepri

Madelin, aka Mady, enjoys spending her days teaching, Yoga, PyroPILATES, Standup Paddle Yoga & Pilates and Intro Level Acro Yoga Classes. Mady’s yoga journey began over a decade ago with the desire to balance out high intensity workout routines. Yoga taught her that building strength was not only about what one could lift with the body, but what could be let go with the mind. Mady teaches with creative transitions into poses, with a focus on finding joy and creativity within the body. Her classes offer a unique flow of a mandala style vinyasa that stems from the elements of, Earth (circular movements), Air (pranayama), Fire (the heat within), and Water, (fluid transitions). Mady is a staple in the St. Augustine Paddle Community as the Owner and Sole Operator of The Salty Paddle.

Favorite types: SUP Yoga, Mandala Vinyasa, and Acro

Tefi Levy

Tefi was born and raised in Argentina but calls herself a citizen of the world! She’s lived all over the world and, just recently moved to Nocatee in November of 2023 after 9 years of living in Southern California. Tefi has great passion for meeting people, so it’s no news that she loves traveling and learning about new cultures, foods and well people. Along with being a yoga instructor, Tefi also enjoys being a holistic health coach, as well as a global health and wellness e-commerce business owner. When she’s not on her mat or slaying the day away, you can find Tefi trying out new restaurants, talking to a new mom friend at the park, reading labels at the supermarket or having outdoor fun with friends and family.

Favorite types: Hatha Vinyasa, Prenatal, and Yin Yoga

Heidi Gobetz

Heidi is a Nocatee resident and excited to share her love of yoga with the community. She started practicing yoga while training for mini-triathalons, raising a family and working full-time. Yoga was the perfect way to balance her life. Heidi has her RYT500 certification, including 200 hours of Yin training and has trained under Baron Baptiste. She teaches vinyasa flow, Yin restorative, power flow, and meditation. Since moving to Nocatee in February 2020 she and her husband, Scott, have been leading various classes throughout the community and are excited to be part of the Yogi-Fam tribe. They look forward to spreading their love of yoga to all ages within the community.

Favorite types: Yin restorative, Vinyasa, and Power Yoga

Krista McAlee

Krista started her barre journey in 2014 after finding a Groupon for a local barre studio in Northern California. She was hooked after her first class. In December 2015, she auditioned to become a barre instructor with Absolute Barre. She completed her barre training under Channing Azzolino’s Absolute Barre program in January 2016 and has been teaching ever since. She loves to combine her dance experience with barre fitness to create a challenging and fun workout to share with her community.

Favorite types: Barre, vinyasa and Power

Michelle Biro

With over a decade of teaching experience, Michelle Biro is a avid lover of yoga, Pilates and Barre. She discovered yoga at the age of 16 after a diagnosis of three bulging/rotated discs in her lumbar spine. When her doctors suggested surgery, she turned to yoga and Pilates as a welcome relief from pain and stayed for the love of the physical component of each practice. Michelle is a certified 350 hour Vinyasa Yoga, Pilates and Barre instructor. Michelle is inspired to teach in hopes of giving others the same confidence, skills, and discipline that yoga and Pilates have given her.

Favorite types: Power, vinyasa and pilates

Eugenie Robitaille

The journey to yoga began after a decade of participating in Duathlons, leading Eugenie to explore cardio exercises and eventually delve into Taekwondo under the guidance of Grand Master Ferrere Clervaux and Junior Clervaux. Concurrently, she embraced yoga with Frank Vaccaro and Caterina Scappaticcio Valente, all of whom significantly influenced her training, shaping my perspective on yoga and martial arts. RYT® 200 certified in Hatha, Yin, and kids yoga, Eugenie's teaching style revolves around a slow flow with a strong emphasis on yoga philosophy. She seamlessly blends modern movement with traditional yoga practices, integrating elements of muscle activation, yin yoga and the use of props.

Favorite types: Yin, Hatha and martial arts