Aashrita Kamath
Founder & Lead Teacher · E-RYT 500
Aashrita opened the studio in 2014 and still teaches the 6:30 sunrise flow. Trained in Mysore and Chicago, she leads our teacher training and believes the hardest pose is simply showing up.
A Great Studio Is Its Teachers
Warm, qualified and genuinely glad you came
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Every teacher at Lantern & Lotus is a registered instructor who keeps learning — and who will remember your name, your goals and the knee you mentioned last week. Here are the people you’ll meet on the mat.
Lena Okafor
Studio Director & Slow Flow · RYT 300
Lena keeps the whole studio running and teaches the gentle classes new students love. Patient, funny and endlessly encouraging — she’s probably the first voice you’ll hear.
Marcus Bell
Vinyasa & Power Yoga · RYT 500
A former distance runner, Marcus teaches our strongest flows with crisp cues and a steady drumbeat of encouragement. Expect to sweat — and to leave taller.
Priya Nair
Yin & Restorative · RYT 200, YACEP
Priya’s candlelit Yin classes are the stuff of neighborhood legend. A yoga therapist by training, she specializes in stress, sleep and gentle recovery.
Daniel Reyes
Meditation & Breathwork · RYT 200
Daniel leads our midday meditation and breathwork, making stillness feel accessible rather than mysterious. Ten minutes with him and your shoulders drop an inch.
Sophie Lindqvist
Prenatal & Family Yoga · RPYT
A registered prenatal teacher and mother of two, Sophie guides pregnancy, postpartum and weekend family classes with warmth and a well-timed sense of humor.
Theo Alvarez
Licensed Massage Therapist · NC LMT
Theo runs our bodywork suite with deep-tissue, Swedish and prenatal massage. Students swear by his post-Yin sessions — booked out weeks ahead for a reason.
Thinking of teaching one day? Our Yoga Alliance 200-hour training runs each autumn, led by Aashrita. Learn about teacher training or get in touch.
Come Practice With Us
Meet them on the mat
Your first class is free. Pick a time that suits you and we’ll introduce you to the teacher before you begin.