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.

Holly Findling

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“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!”

"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 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. "

Kessy Hanson

"Hi All! I’m Kessy, I am a 200-hr Registered Yoga Teacher through Amanda's Path of a Yogi Course at Mystic Meadows Yoga Studio.

I have been active since childhood; one of my first memories is of running down the gravel road that led to our home. I haven’t stopped running since then. There is a freedom, and calmness that I love in running that I have only been able to find in Yoga.

I have practiced yoga for ten plus years and I felt like the next step forward in my yoga journey was becoming a yoga teacher. I find the duality of power, strength, and grace, peace so intriguing and beautiful. When I step onto my mat everything around me stops, slows down, and I am able to fully connect with myself and the space I am in. I feel strong, powerful, soft, tall, and calm.

I hope to bring that same feeling and emotion to the classes that I teach. I enjoy teaching Vinyasa classes where I can guide you in a yummy flow that will tap into that inner strength and power of your breath, body, and movement and then towards then end sink deeply into your mats; calming your mind, body, and spirit. I am excited to see you on your mats!"

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 Sevits

Substitute 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."

Lex Stuck

Substitute yoga teacher

"Hey, I'm Lex. I like to teach all styles of yoga and my absolute favorite classes are vinyasa flows and yin. I focus on cueing to safely move your bodies through the physical practice while reminding yogis that there are all ways to practice yoga. I strive to provide a space where all body types and levels feel welcome.

I started practicing yoga after a very stressful life, particularly when I started college and no longer played softball. I fell in love with the fact that yoga wasn't just a workout. It created the space for me to tap into my internal dialogue and learn the breathwork that I have had in my life ever since. After a while, I jammed myself into the corporate world, and the stress intensified so bad that my life felt like it was falling apart. I came back full force into my yoga practice and it changed my life for the better once again. At that time, I was determined to try and provide that life-saving feeling for my fellow humans and took the teacher training course that forever inspired me to continue my yoga journey.

I grew up in Southern California, relocated to Colorado, and now live in Missouri working full-time in conservation. I love to snowboard, take care of my chickens and ducks, hang out with my dogs, and do all things outdoors. I wait for Halloween to come around each year and love to cook plant-based foods.

I currently teach at one of my favorite studios ever- Mystic Meadows and I taught on retreats around the world. I am the founder of Dirty Lavender which hosts nature-based yoga and retreats."