Yoga teachers in Winter Garden

Since the age of 24, Michelle’s passion for yoga and its positive impact on her physical and mental health has been a huge part of her life. She began practicing regularly and earned her first 200-hour certification under Edely Wallace, owner of Yoga Matrix in Orlando, who specializes in Hatha and Lymphatic Yoga. Because of her love for the practice, she immediately signed up for her second 200-hour certification under Mark White at MBody Yoga in Jacksonville, FL, specializing in Baptiste Yoga.

She soon started at Orlando Power Yoga teaching 15 classes a week, eventually becoming the manager responsible for 3 locations, 30+ instructors and hundreds of students. Michelle has taken and applied teachings from some of the world’s most renowned teachers, including Dharma Mittra, Seane Corn, Wah! and Baron Baptiste.

Born and raised in Central Florida, Michelle began working in the service industry as a busser, hostess and server, eventually moving into her first leadership roles as shift leader and floor manager. After leaving the service industry to pursue her dream, Michelle and her husband welcomed their first child in 2018. They love doing anything outdoors.

Carly has been teaching yoga for more than 10 years, and she has never stopped being a student. She keeps learning through workshops and trainings, and brings that curiosity to every class she leads at Central Florida Power Yoga.

Her teaching is alignment-based: steady, intentional movement that builds strength in the body and calm in the mind. Breathwork and mindful moments are woven through her classes, so you leave feeling both worked and grounded.

Beyond the mat, Carly is passionate about meditation, breathwork, energy work and mindful living. She believes we are all students of life working toward the same goal of living well in mind, body and soul, and that each of us is built a little differently, so every practice should honor that.

My wellness journey began as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer 40 years ago in Denver, CO. After college and having six children, I traveled all over the US certifying teachers in group fitness.

My transition to yoga started when my oldest son was stationed in Afghanistan. I asked him how he was able to navigate the tremendous stress and pressure he faced each day, and he told me his release was to meditate on the roof of the mud huts. I decided to turn my focus from weights and dance to yoga to feel closer to him. It was then that I took my 200-hour certification (followed by another 300 hours), and it changed my life.

Yoga became a grounding practice that extended into every aspect of my life: mental, emotional, spiritual, physical and energetic, and it carried into every relationship and community I have. It enriched every corner of my world with focus, balance and a greater calm. Mindful movement has brought many benefits to my life, and I love the dance between breath and movement.

I eventually stopped training and only taught yoga. That was 14 years ago. The most beautiful thing about yoga is that it is for everyone. I look forward to seeing you on the mat.

Sophie fully immersed herself in yoga in 2021 and has been practicing non-stop ever since! She started her teaching journey after years of consistent practice had improved her body and mind. Sharing the way yoga makes her feel with others is when she feels the most gratitude. In 2025 she received her RYT 200 right here in Orlando, and she continues to teach around the area.

When she is not on the mat, you can find her at the beach or listening to live music (maybe even both together). When you join her for class, you can expect good vibes and even better tunes!