Our Teachers

Ph.D., E-RYT500, YACEP

YOGA LAB CO-FOUNDER

Anna is a yoga teacher, photographer, clinical psychologist, brain-imaging researcher, activewear designer, and co-founder of Yoga Lab. Her yoga teaching blends science-informed alignment and functional movement with mindfulness and compassionate action, on and off the mat. She teaches Yoga, Advanced Yoga, And Action Methods for Stress Management classes in the Kinesiology Department at Penn State, where she has earned Teaching Excellence Awards for her yoga teaching. She has also won “Best Yoga Instructor” for the Best of State College competition for multiple years in a row. She created Sunny Get Up, an eco-friendly line of yoga clothes with designs drawn from her nature photography, to raise money for environmental charities.

Ph.D., E-RYT500, YACEP

YOGA LAB CO-FOUNDER

Jeremy David Engels, Ph.D., is an award-winning scholar and teacher committed to building wiser and more mindful democratic communities that can thrive in a world on fire. He is currently a Professor of Communication and Ethics at Penn State University. He has been studying and practicing yoga and meditation for 25 years, and he brings the insights of his spiritual practice to bear on his scholarship and his scholarship to bear on his spiritual practice.

M.S., E-RYT500, RPYT, YACEP, CES, PCES

YOGA LAB CO-FOUNDER

An award-winning yoga teacher with over two decades of experience, Kristen teaches science-informed yoga and mindfulness to empower individual, relational, and global transformation. Kristen integrates expertise from her Master’s in Exercise Science & Rehabilitation and 15 years experience as a PSU Kinesiology Department Faculty member, teaching courses in Stress Management and Yoga, earning her recognition for teaching excellence. After having 4 kids, she further specialized in prenatal and postpartum core and pelvic floor strength. Kristen’s holistic approach to classes focus on building strength and mobility through dynamic movement, while also providing meaningful inspiration to foster self-agency, integrity, and compassion to further carry off the mat in relationships and day to day life.

RYT200

Alex’s classes are grounding, intentional, and heart-led. Expect space to breathe, space to move, and space to meet yourself just as you are. She weaves together strength and stillness, with cues that invite you to listen inward and move from a place of truth.

Ph.D., RYT200

Allie first began practicing yoga while in graduate school to help relieve stress. Yoga has continued to be an important part of her life and helps her center and ground herself within the often hectic academic environment.

Ph.D., RYT200

Brittany brings her vibrant Miami energy into every class she teaches. She is a fitness enthusiast at heart. You can expect her yoga classes to be guided by a dynamic theme each week, inspired by the seasons, energetic shifts, or musical influences that set the tone for movement and mindfulness.

RYT200

Christine Lin, who was born and raised in Taiwan, is a believer in mind and body connection. Her teaching emphasizes how yoga can benefit everyone holistically.

RYT200

In Hannasy’s classes, expect thoughtful sequencing that fuses mobility, stability, and breathwork—all designed to strengthen the mind‑body connection and help students find a sense of calm on the mat. She encourages everyone to view practice as a chance to tune in, move with intention, and leave refreshed. Outside the studio, you can find her riding her horse, catching up with friends, or traveling to new and exciting places!

RYT200, Sound Meditation Facilitator

Joshua's sound meditations include conversations around sound, spirituality, and consciousness. Joshua has studied and worked with NYC's Woom Center, world-renowned sound researcher and ethnomusicologist, Alexandre Tennous, and others around the globe studying the effects of sound on the brain and body. You may also find Joshua cooking for communities, drinking cacao, playing guitar, and smiling for no reason whatsoever.

RYT200, RN, BS, CCM

Kyleen believes in overall compassion to everyone, and as a nurse of 30+ years she has lived the kindness journey. She believes in meditation and mindfulness to greet every day. She loves being outside, walking her dogs, talking to her cats, kayaking and traveling.

Ph.D., RYT200

Latisha, born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, is an advocate of self-discovery. Beginning as a graduate student in Biochemistry Microbiology and Molecular Biology Doctoral Program in 2016, she soon realized she was also receiving a degree on herself. Latisha believes practicing yoga allows for acceptance, reconnection, and self discovery.

RYT200

Lauren finds her purpose in helping and supporting individuals of all identities as they work toward their own definition of mind and body wellness, while remaining conscious of their innate self-worth and actively practice self-compassion and gratitude. Outside of Yoga Lab, you can find her at Penn State, where she is a licensed career counselor for Liberal Arts undergraduate students, empowering them to choose and work toward career paths aligned with their strengths, values, and interests. Additionally, she loves animals, and especially loves lounging with her cat alongside a good book and a cup of tea.

RYT200

Mari brings her transnational, culturally and linguistically rich experiences into the mat and strives to create a safe, joyful communal space to practice yoga together. As a cancer- and transplant-survivor, she appreciates how movement can promote mental and physical well-being and resilience. Training at Yoga Lab taught her how to practice yoga in a biomechanically safe manner based on functional anatomy, enabling her to pursue yoga pain-free. Outside the mat, you will find her running, dancing, doing strength-training, and being an academic.