Meet The Yoga Teachers, Their Experience & Expertise
Mark Goltiao, Owner: E-RYT 200/E-RYT 500 & Tier 2 Certified Baptiste Educator/Instructor
Mark has practiced power vinyasa yoga for over 15 years—and has over 13 years of experience teaching. He started practicing power yoga in 1999 as a means to lose weight and get back into gymnastics which he had loved as a kid. Along the way, he not only lost nearly 50 lbs, but he also found yoga to be a passion and a calling.
- Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training (500 Hrs)
- Baptiste Institute: Teacher Training & Assisting Levels 1, 2, 3 + (750 Hrs)
- Les Mills: BodyAttack Certified Instructor
- USA Gymnastics: Professional Member and Safety Certified
Alan Mccoy, Owner: RYT 200 & Tier 1 Certified Baptiste Instructor
Alan has been devoted to the practice of yoga and meditation since high school—now over 35 years. He brings his history of practice and 15 years of instructing meditation, and 10 years instructing yoga to his classes at EPY. Alan is committed to making these transformational practices available to everyone and to sharing his own experiences in growth and understanding.
- Evansville Power Yoga-Evansville Yoga University: Teacher Training (200 Hrs)
- Baptiste Institute: Teacher Training Level 1& 2 (200 Hrs)
- Baptiste Institute: Art of Assisting
- Baptiste Institute: Foundations in Action
Jenni Juhl, Instructor: RYT 500
Jenni began practicing yoga in 2001. She started with DVDs, as there were no yoga studios near where she lived. She moved to Evansville in 2003 and was excited to find Yoga 101. When she first started practicing hot yoga it was for the workout aspect, but over time it became something that has created more awareness in both herself and in how she treats herself—and how she sees and relates to others.
- 200 & 500 HR RYT Certified
- Baptiste Institute: Level 1 (200 Hrs)
- Baptiste Institute: Art of Assisting
- BaBarkan Level 2/3 300 HRS
- NuPower Yoga Sculpt Certified
Damon Murray, Instructor: RYT 200
Following a serious car wreck in the 1990s, with major surgery on his spine, Damon thought he wouldn't be active again. But he began practicing yoga in 2010 and found it quickly changing his life. He began teaching under the mentorship of Mark and has grown into a fantastic teacher over the past ten years.
- Evansville Power Yoga-Evansville Yoga University: Teacher Training (200 Hrs)
- Baptiste Institute: Teacher Training Levels 1 & 2 (200 Hrs)
- Baptiste Institute: Art of Assisting
- Baptiste Institute: Foundations in Action
Nicole Tibbs, Instructor: RYT 200/500
Nicole Tibbs discovered hot yoga in the summer of 2000 and fell in love with it instantly. No other form of exercise had ever revealed so much about who she was—her strengths and weaknesses surfaced within just a few classes. What began as a physical challenge quickly evolved into something much deeper. Through the practice, she discovered a renewed connection to herself and her spirit by becoming more attuned to her body.
In 2001, Nicole completed a 9-week training at Bikram's Yoga College of India in Los Angeles. In the years that followed, she traveled with her teacher, Jimmy Barkan, assisting at posture clinics and workshops. She loves teaching students of all levels and feels energized witnessing others experience the life-changing, transformational power of yoga.
- Hot Yoga Teacher Training 200 HRS
- Bikram Yoga College of Indiana 500 HRS
- Barkan Method Level 2
Chrissie Maslan, Instructor: RYT 200
Chrissie Maslan began practicing hot yoga in 2001 and instantly loved it. With a background in personal training, yoga felt like the perfect complement to her existing fitness routine. She has continued practicing over the years, even through the demands of raising six children.
What began as a workout evolved into something much deeper—yoga became her therapy. It offers her the “me” time that brings balance and quiet to her mind. In 2014, Chrissie earned her yoga teacher certification to share her love of the practice with others. Outside of Yoga101, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their six children.
- Yoga Certification 200 Hrs
DeWayne Todd, Instructor: RYT 200
DeWayne Todd took his first yoga class in 2013 and immediately fell in love with the hot yoga practice at Yoga101. Over time, yoga helped him grow stronger, more flexible, and more at peace—both on and off the mat. He found the mental and physical focus cultivated in the hot room to be an experience unlike any other.
Motivated to give back a piece of what yoga had given him, DeWayne completed his 200-hour Hot 26 Teacher Certification in 2020. He continues to deepen his knowledge through the guidance of skilled teachers and the presence of inspiring students. In every class he leads, DeWayne brings a spirit of fun, inclusivity, and support.
- Yoga Certification: RYT 200
Elizabeth Baker, Instructor: RYT 200
Elizabeth Baker took her first yoga class at Yoga101 over a decade ago and was immediately hooked. No other form of movement has challenged her physically, mentally, and spiritually the way hot yoga does. As she’s gotten older, the practice has helped her stay in shape, remain calm and focused, and keep her spirit renewed.
For Elizabeth, the hot yoga room is where she feels most authentic—because in that space, there's no room for pretense. That deep connection inspired her to earn her yoga teacher certification and share the practice with others, helping them connect to their own true selves.
She is a 200-hour CYT and NuPower Yoga Certified instructor. Outside the studio, her greatest joys are her three wonderful sons.
Emily Mills, Instructor: RYT 200
Emily Mills began her yoga journey with her first class at Yoga101 in 2006. She walked into the studio with a mix of excitement, fear, and intimidation—but immediately felt at home. As a retired competitive gymnast and cheerleader, she knew hot yoga would benefit her physically. What surprised her was the immediate sense of mental and emotional peace it brought—something she had only read about before but never truly experienced.
With every class, Emily finds herself in her “happy place,” whether she’s teaching or practicing. Her favorite remains the 101 sequence, which continues to challenge her flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, and focus.
- Yoga Certification: RYT 200
Lori Pierre, Instructor: RYT 200
Lori Pierre was introduced to hot yoga in 2014 by her trainer as a complement to weight training. By 2016, she had fallen in love with the practice and was on her mat nearly every day. She completed her teacher training in November 2021, eager to deepen her practice and share her love of yoga with others.
In May 2022, Lori was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy that July. Just four weeks after surgery, she returned to the hot room, practicing with modifications. She credits her regular yoga practice with the speed and ease of her recovery, regaining full mobility and strength through continued movement and breathwork. Yoga also became a tool to calm her mind during a deeply stressful time.
To Lori, the instructors and students at Yoga101 are like family—they supported her through one of the hardest seasons of her life. When she’s not in the studio, she loves spending time with her husband, their four children, and her son-in-law.
- Yoga Certification: RYT 200
Charley Todd, Instructor: RYT 200
Charley Todd took her first yoga class at Yoga101 in 2014—a hot yoga class that left her unsure but intrigued. Driven by her love of a challenge, she continued exploring the practice and began attending regularly in 2016. What she discovered was far more than a workout—hot yoga became a powerful tool for healing her mind, body, and spirit.
The hot room offered her a rare chance to disconnect from the demands of work and family, creating a focused space for self-growth. Through her practice, Charley gained strength, flexibility, and stability. It helped heal physical injuries and brought clarity to her thoughts, allowing her to refocus on what truly matters.
In 2020, she deepened her commitment by earning her 200-hour Hot 26 Teacher Certification—a challenging and deeply rewarding milestone. Today, whether practicing or teaching, Charley aims to honor the body, nurture resilience, and guide others in finding balance and peace.
- Yoga Certification: RYT 200
Nicole Denk, Instructor: RYT 200
Nicole is a graduate of the Evansville Power Yoga/Yoga University program. She is also a Senior Master Stylist at Aveda Salon here in Evansville. She is the In-Salon Spa Educator, Aveda Salon Ambassador and Creative Director. Nicole uses her knowledge of wholistic healing into the classroom at EPY.
- Evansville Power Yoga-Evansville Yoga University: Teacher Training (200 Hrs)
Nina Bambina, Instructor: RYT 200
Nina is a graduate of the Evansville Power Yoga/Yoga University program. She brings her talents to teaching with an emphasis on experience, chakras, and energy work.
- Evansville Power Yoga-Evansville Yoga University: Teacher Training (200 Hrs)
- Evansville Power Yoga-Evansville Yoga University: RYT 200
- HTI Healing Touch—Healing Beyond Borders: Level 1