Meet Our Instructors
Yoga classes and workshops offered at Mystic Meadows Yoga Studio are led by trained certified yoga instructors. A certified yoga instructor has completed at least 200-hours of yoga training to learn yoga techniques and postures; yoga philosophy, history, ethics and lifestyle; human anatomy and physiology; proper alignment and adjustments; and safe methods of teaching yoga.
Teaching style and tradition may vary from teacher to teacher. We encourage students to explore new styles of teaching and benefit from the lessons of multiple teachers.
Teaching style and tradition may vary from teacher to teacher. We encourage students to explore new styles of teaching and benefit from the lessons of multiple teachers.
Holly Findling
“Hello I am Holly! Yoga found me in 2017. I was a new college student, had joined the Missouri National Guard, and for the first time was venturing out to question everything I knew. I thought yoga was only a workout and according to army standards, it wasn’t hard enough. Savasana (the final pose in most classes) is what I inevitably kept returning to, it’s what kept me coming back to yoga. Something about doing the different poses to then lay there and rest the mind at the end was something I’d never gifted myself before. Savasana provided me with a door to the inner workings of my mind, who I was, and who I wanted to become.
So, in Spring of 2022 I decided to go further and learn more about this beautiful practice called Yoga and why it did what it did for me. I completed a 200hr teacher training with Amanda at Mystic Meadows Yoga Studio and started subbing and teaching there these past years. My world was made ten times bigger from the realizations and education through that time. I went on to complete training in Spring of 2023 to become a Water Release Therapy provider and assistant teacher in Southern California (for me, this modality mixed my favorite things— water and yoga). I have also completed training in Reiki in Spring of 2024 to become a Reiki provider. I vow to be a life-long learner. With that said, I look forward to continuing my education in yoga and similar modalities. Originally from the good ole Heart of the Midwest here near Kirksville, MO my goal is to share my knowledge and training with my community. I love giving back to the community who raised me. In my classes or sessions you will be greeted with a welcoming and energetic presence. My intention for every session I facilitate is for the receiver to gain whatever it is they may need— peace, love, acceptance, connection, realization. I facilitate group yoga classes, private yoga sessions, and Reiki sessions as of now. Come say hello!” Baylie Farley Wood
"I completed my Teacher Training 200hr RYT with Amanda at Mystic Meadows in November of 2025. For me, yoga is so much more than movement—it is a practice of connection, presence, acceptance, and coming home to yourself.
Yoga has greatly improved my quality of life and deepened my connection not only with myself, but with the natural world and all living things. Through this practice, I have learned the beauty of slowing down, listening inward, and creating space for growth, healing, and new beginnings. It is an experience that has become deeply meaningful to me, and one I am grateful and excited to share with others! When you practice with me, you can expect a calming and welcoming presence rooted in understanding, acceptance, and love. My intention is to create a space where you never feel that you need to arrive as anything other than exactly who you are. At this time I offer: Gentle Practices-Slow Flows-Moon & Sun Salutations-Guided Meditations & Forest Bathing Sessions I invite you to come to the mat as you are—with whatever you may be carrying that day. Together, we will breathe, move, become still, and reconnect. And when it is time to leave the mat, my hope is that you can leave behind whatever no longer serves you, creating a little more space within yourself for something new to take root. In my free time, you may find me frolicking amongst the trees, writing works of poetry or continuously trying to solve the riddle as to how many dogs is “too many” under one roof! There is never an expectation of perfection here. Simply a non-expiring, open invitation." Amanda Montgomery
"I am originally from Michigan, but I now call Missouri home, where my husband and I live on our farm raising poultry and goats. My dog, Bodhi, is my constant companion, and you may even see him around the yoga studio from time to time.
I am the owner and founder of Mystic Meadows Yoga and a 500+ hour yoga teacher with over 800 hours of training. I began practicing yoga in 2011 and teaching in 2013, and I have been sharing the practice ever since. My teaching blends movement, breath, mindfulness, and yoga philosophy, inviting students to move beyond the physical practice and reconnect with who they are. Outside of yoga, I love traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with my friends and family. I am passionate about creating spaces where people can slow down, grow, connect, and remember their purpose on and off the mat." |
Ramey Weichelt
"Hi my name is Ramey (Ray -Me)! I am a 200-hr Registered Yoga Teacher. I completed my yoga teaching training with Amanda at Mystic Meadows Yoga in April of 2023, and I am very honored to instruct at a place I consider home. My career is in the wellness field, and I love to incorporate the body, mind, and spirit in everything I do. I love to instruct yoga as a way to help people connect to their spirit while gaining body awareness. In my class - I will be your guide while encouraging you to listen to your body and move in a way that honors where you are in the present moment. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your yoga journey - I can't wait to flow together."
Start your mornings with Ramey's Gentle Yoga, every Monday at 8:30am and Friday at 9:30am. Jesze Doleh
"Hey everybody! I’m Jesze (pronounced Jessie). I found yoga in middle school as a way to prioritize my own mind and body during an ever changing time. I continued to practice yoga on and off in college. During the pandemic, I dove back into yoga and have continuously practiced since.
In 2023, I completed Amanda’s Path of a Yogi course. While I am towards the beginning of my yoga teaching journey, I strive to focus my classes on sequences or flows for every body. Classes will always offer modifications for varying intensity. This mindset is influenced by my previous experience teaching nature based classes. My teaching philosophy is to provide a safe space for everybody to learn and have access to the same opportunities. Originally from southern Indiana, I have moved around pursuing a career in science and nature based conservation. Following the pandemic, I moved to kirksville to continue my passion in conservation and natural resource management. When I am not on the mat or sharing the park with others, you can find me exploring nature, traveling, crafting, or reading." Jake SevitsSubstitute yoga teacher
"My name is Jake Sevits. I am a Kirksville native and have lived here most of my life. The grip of depression forced me to take a hard look at my priorities in 2017 and I began placing my physical and mental health towards the top of my list. I found a passion for martial arts in Jiu Jitsu and opened Old School Jiu Jitsu in November of 2020. Hoping to supplement my Jiu Jitsu practice I enrolled in the Path of a Yogi course February 2023. I found much more than I was looking for and realized there is much more to yoga than stretching and breathing. I enjoy sharing my passions with others and hope to serve Mystic Meadows Yoga in the years to come."
Dr. Jen Blanke
"I completed my Teacher Training 200hr RYT with Amanda at Mystic Meadows in November of 2025. I have been a physical therapist since 1998 and my passion is pelvic floor therapy and women’s health in which is my primary practice. I started yoga myself in January of 2025 and fell in love with how it made me feel physically, emotionally and spiritually. I knew I needed to know more about the practice for my own knowledge but also to be able to incorporate it more with my physical therapy patients as well. I quickly realized yoga was much more than the physical practice. I have since started offering classes for post partum yoga, yoga for pelvic pain and soon to offer prenatal yoga as well as serving to sub when other teachers are unavailable for classes already offered. I love that I can blend my 2 passions for helping people and want my classes to be an invite to slow down from the busy life, step into and connect with your body to allow healing and growth.
I am originally from Iowa but have called Kirksville home since 1998. I am happily married to my best friend Kent and have 2 boys Zach and Luke as well as a stepdaughter Kendyl." |
