Teachers
Shelly Kwiatkouski is the founder, studio owner, and director of Horizon House Yoga, where she has spent over two decades cultivating a living space for growth, healing, and self-inquiry. Her work is rooted in the belief that yoga is not simply something we practice, but something we live an ongoing return to presence, truth, and inner alignment.
As a teacher, Shelly blends depth and accessibility, weaving together yoga philosophy, anatomy, meditation, and the Yoga Sutras with a grounded understanding of the human experience. Her approach is both practical and expansive, meeting students where they are while gently guiding them toward greater awareness of who they are becoming.
As a studio owner and director, Shelly is a visionary who has built more than a yoga studio she has created a community space where transformation is possible. Her leadership is intuitive, independent, and deeply rooted in authenticity. She values exploration, honest inquiry, and the courage it takes to evolve, both on and off the mat.
Shelly’s presence as a teacher is shaped by decades of study in yoga, spiritual development, and consciousness through the Berkeley Psychic Institute, where she trained in clairvoyance, healing, and intuitive awareness. This foundation informs her ability to hold space with clarity, depth, and compassion, while encouraging students to trust their own inner knowing.
At the heart of her work is a simple but profound invitation: to remember that everything needed for growth already exists within. Through Horizon House Yoga, Shelly continues to guide others toward that remembrance one breath, one practice, one moment at a time.
Sarah Pappa is a yoga teacher whose work is rooted in the belief that yoga is both a practice of embodiment and a path of inner transformation. She creates classes that are accessible, intelligent, and deeply human inviting students to meet themselves exactly where they are, while gently opening the door to what is possible beyond perceived limitation.
Her teaching is grounded in alignment, breath, and mindful progression. With a careful attention to form and foundation, Sarah offers precise, supportive guidance that helps students build strength, awareness, and confidence from the inside out. She encourages the use of props, modifications, and pacing as essential tools of wisdom, reinforcing that true practice is not about forcing or achieving, but about listening and responding with care.
Sarah’s classes unfold with intention often beginning with slow, conscious awareness before gradually building into dynamic, energizing movement. There is a thoughtful rhythm to her sequencing that reflects her understanding of yoga as both discipline and exploration. She invites students into moments of challenge balanced with play, encouraging curiosity, courage, and presence in equal measure.
Deeply influenced by yoga philosophy, including the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita, Sarah sees yoga as a living practice that extends beyond the mat into how we meet life itself. Her studies in restorative yoga, oncology-informed yoga, and energy medicine inform her compassionate, trauma-aware approach, allowing her to hold space for students navigating all seasons of life.
At the heart of Sarah’s teaching is a quiet but powerful message: that every student carries within them the capacity for healing, expansion, and self-discovery. Her presence is steady, warm, and deeply supportive, guiding students not toward perfection, but toward a more honest and embodied relationship with themselves.
Sapna Ramchander is a devoted yoga practitioner and teacher whose path began in India, where she was first introduced to yoga as a teenager by her mother. From that early foundation, her practice has evolved into a lifelong inquiry into the relationship between breath, body, mind, and consciousness an exploration she continues to embody and share through her teaching.
Sapna’s approach to yoga is rooted in humility, presence, and direct experience. She is known for her authentic, non-judgmental guidance and her ability to create a space where students feel safe enough to turn inward and meet themselves honestly. Rather than teaching yoga as performance, she invites it as a lived experience one that reveals stillness beneath movement and awareness beneath thought.
Deeply immersed in spiritual study, Sapna weaves meditation, mantra, mudra, breathwork, and devotional practice into her classes with reverence and clarity. Her teachings are informed by ancient yogic wisdom and expressed in a way that is accessible to the contemporary seeker, bridging tradition with lived, modern experience.
Whether leading a practice, guiding meditation, or offering kirtan or puja, Sapna carries a quiet depth that naturally draws students inward. Her presence is subtle yet powerful, often described as grounding, expansive, and deeply centering. Those who study with her are invited into a more intimate relationship with stillness, awareness, and the unfolding of inner truth.
At the heart of Sapna’s teaching is a simple yet profound invitation: to remember what is already whole, to listen beyond distraction, and to return to the essence of being.
Gregory Clark brings creativity, intuition, and a genuine love of people to every class he teaches. A 500-hour certified yoga teacher, skilled craftsman, and lifelong outdoorsman, Gregory has a unique ability to help students feel comfortable, welcome, and inspired from the moment they step onto the mat.
Known for his engaging storytelling, creative spirit, and down-to-earth approach, Gregory teaches yoga in a way that is accessible and enjoyable for everyone, especially beginners. His years working as a carpenter and artisan have given him a deep appreciation for structure, alignment, and the wisdom of working with his hands. Whether he is crafting with wood, studying gemstones, or guiding students through a yoga practice, Gregory brings curiosity, intuition, and attention to detail to everything he does.
Students appreciate Gregory's warm personality, friendly nature, and ability to make yoga feel approachable and meaningful. His classes encourage exploration, self-awareness, and a sense of connection to yourself, to nature, and to the present moment. Through movement, breath, and a little storytelling along the way, Gregory creates an experience that leaves students feeling grounded, refreshed, and inspired.
Tina Wingard brings a lifetime of movement, teaching, and wholehearted dedication to wellness to everything she does. A former physical education teacher, coach, athlete, and avid runner, Tina has spent years helping others discover their strength, build confidence, and develop healthy habits that support both body and mind.
Certified in Advanced Yoga Studies and backed by a strong foundation in anatomy, Tina believes that movement is one of the most powerful tools for creating balance, vitality, and well-being. Her compassionate nature, kind heart, and genuine desire to help others make her a natural teacher and mentor. Whether working with beginners or experienced practitioners, Tina creates a supportive environment where everyone feels encouraged, empowered, and capable of growth.
When she's not teaching, you'll likely find Tina enjoying the outdoors, spending time with animals, or pursuing her next adventure. Known for her positive spirit, dedication, and ability to inspire others, she is committed to helping students connect more deeply with themselves through movement, mindfulness, and community. Tina's greatest joy is supporting others on their wellness journey and helping them discover what is possible when they believe in themselves.
Crystal Draper is a lifelong mover whose foundation in dance spans more than 40 years of rigorous classical training, professional performance, teaching, and studio ownership. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she brought her passion for dance to Florida in 2003, where she founded Kinetic Expressions Dance Academy, creating a space dedicated to disciplined training, artistic expression, and the development of strong, confident dancers.
With the precision of a ballerina and the heart of an artist, Crystal’s approach to yoga is deeply informed by her dance background. Movement has always been her language structured, expressive, and intentional and yoga became the bridge that connected her physical mastery with her spiritual path. Through this integration, she discovered healing, restoration, and a renewed sense of purpose in her body and practice.
In her yoga classes, Crystal blends strength, grace, and playfulness into a powerful, full-body experience designed to challenge and inspire. Expect a dynamic flow that builds from grounded awareness into strong balances, intentional core work, and expressive movement that leaves you feeling both energized and centered.
Crystal is a highly intuitive teacher who brings an uplifting, artistic energy into every space she holds. Her classes are designed for those who appreciate disciplined movement with heart inviting students to explore their edge, refine their strength, and reconnect with their own inner light. For dancers and movers alike, she offers a practice that feels both familiar and expansive: athletic, graceful, and deeply empowering.
Kerrie Sagrani is a yoga teacher, licensed mental health counselor, and integrative healing practitioner who brings a grounded, compassionate, and deeply insightful presence to her work. She is certified in Advanced Yoga Studies and is a graduate of the HH 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, where she continues to remain closely connected as part of the evolving teaching community.
Kerrie’s strength lies in her ability to bridge clinical expertise with embodied healing practices. She integrates EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches to support emotional regulation, nervous system balance, and authentic self-discovery. Her teaching style is trauma-informed, intuitive, and rooted in creating a safe space where students can release stress, process emotions, and reconnect with inner steadiness.
Known for her warmth, humor, and down-to-earth presence, Kerrie helps students feel seen and supported exactly as they are. She believes yoga is a pathway to clarity, resilience, and emotional freedom, and she skillfully guides others in moving through both physical and energetic layers of release.
In her classes, Kerrie blends mindful movement with deep inner awareness, helping students leave with a sense of lightness, clarity, and reconnection to themselves.
Robert Auclair is a yoga teacher known for his joyful spirit, welcoming presence, and ability to meet students exactly where they are. With a strong foundation in his 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, additional Chair Yoga certification, and recent Oncology Yoga training through the Christina Phipps Foundation, Robert brings both skill and compassion to his teaching, especially when working with seniors, beginners, and individuals navigating unique physical needs.
Robert’s teaching style is rooted in the belief that yoga should be accessible, adaptable, and enjoyable for everyone. He has a gift for modifying poses in real time, offering supportive variations that allow each student to experience success in their own body. His chair yoga classes are creative, music-filled, and lighthearted blending mindful movement with laughter, freedom, and ease.
Known for his boundless energy, free-spirited nature, and love of music, Robert encourages students to let go of rules, expectations, and self-judgment. Instead, he invites them into a practice of joy, movement, and self-acceptance. His classes are less about perfection and more about possibility reminding students that yoga is for every body, every age, and every stage of life.
Whether teaching in a studio, community setting, or therapeutic environment, Robert brings heart, humor, and deep care into every class he leads, creating an experience where students feel seen, supported, and uplifted.
If you’re looking for a yoga class that feels like a reset for your body, mind, and nervous system, Crystal Taylor offers a practice that meets you exactly where you are while gently inviting you to grow. Her teaching blends intelligent movement, creative flow, and soulful presence in a way that feels both grounding and energizing for students navigating full, modern lives.
Crystal is a graduate of Advanced Yoga Studies and a Budokon-inspired teacher known for her intuitive guidance and thoughtful sequencing. Her classes are shaped by music, breath, and rhythm designed to help you move out of your head and back into your body. You’ll be encouraged to build strength, improve mobility, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels sustainable, not overwhelming.
Her approach is especially supportive for students balancing careers, family, stress, and the desire to feel better in their bodies. Crystal creates space for both challenge and ease, offering a practice where you can show up exactly as you are tight, tired, strong, curious and leave feeling more open, clear, and connected.
Outside the studio, Crystal brings the same grounded creativity to her life as a mother, ASL interpreter, translator for the hearing impaired, and lover of ancestral and earth-based practices. Her connection to herbalism, native plants, macramé, and mindful living informs the depth and authenticity she brings into every class.
For the 30–40-year-old student seeking balance, vitality, and a practice that feels real and accessible, Crystal offers more than a workout she offers a return to yourself.