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Our Facilitators 

Darien Pruitt

Hey, I'm Darien, a passionate advocate of holistic well-being and a certified yoga instructor. With a background in corporate leadership, I tansitioned to the world of yoga to embrace a more balanced and mindful lifestyle.

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Sarah Smith

Hello, I'm Sarah, a yoga enthusiast with over two decades of experience. I stumbled upon yoga at a gym when I was a young mom and instantly fell in love with it's transformative power. Over the years, I ventured into various fitness activities, but it was during COVID crisis that I rekindled my passion for yoga, seeking solace and relief from the demands of a remote corporate job. With a renewed focus on consistent practice, I discovered that yoga not only eqased physical discomfort, but also fortified my resilience against daily stresses. after completing my training at Arizona Yoga Academy in 2021, I'm thrilled to share the incredible benefits of you with you. When I'm not on the mat, you'll find me cherishing moments with my family, enjoying Phoenix Suns games, concerts and the beautiful journey of life.

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Caitlin Cullipher

Caitlin's love and journey with yoga began after experiencing immense burn-out in a high performing sales position. Relentlessly in search of peace, grounding, and wisdom, a little voice in her heart guided her on the yogic path. Quickly, she fell in love with Yin, Restorative, Meditation, and Sound Healing. The peace and discipline that yoga provided, was just what her nervous system needed. Each teacher she came into contact with, inspired her more and more to become a teacher herself. She completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, AZ. After completing training she started bringing her passion for yoga into the community! Caitlin's unique approach to yoga incorporates traditional yogic teachings and sound healing with trauma informed languaging. You can expect to leave each class with a deeper knowledge of not only traditional yoga but also your own internal experience as a participant and observer.

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Jasmine Faccadio

I took my first yoga class in college and, honestly, I didn't like it. After that, I joined the Navy, where I focused on lifting and running, with very little stretching. Fast forward to 2013, when I found a Groupon for hot yoga and decided to give it a try. I fell in love.

At that time, I had no idea there were so many types of yoga. As I continued taking classes, I loved the music and movements, which brought me back to my dancer days. I discovered yoga could give me the same “runner’s high” without the impact. I also started learning about breath work and Zen, which surprisingly improved my golf game (Caddy Shack had it right!).

I've always been open to alternative medicine practices, but little did I know I would eventually become an instructor. In September 2023, I had back surgery in the midst of my teacher training. This wasn’t the first time yoga helped me recover from pain or surgery, but it was the most significant. I learned to listen to my body and be patient during recovery.

This journey has inspired me to share what I’ve learned with others, helping them find their happy place on and off the mat. Yoga is an exercise in progression, not perfection!

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