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Physical Therapists & Yoga Teachers
Dr. Leah Johnson Physical Therapist, Yoga Teacher & Founder Dr. Johnson has envisioned Second Arrow since her time living in Costa Rica in her early 20s (so many years ago!). She started as a Religion & Philosophy major in undergraduate in Iowa to living in Montezuma, Costa Rica teaching yoga! Leah was gifted with a yoga teacher training at Anamaya Resort because she only vaguely understood what yoga was at the time. Leah's life dramatically changed with yoga. She started teaching her own classes and assisting with yoga classes taught by teachers from all over the world on a weekly basis for 3 years. Leah thirsted to know why yoga made such an effect on a person, and; thus, decided to pursue the hard science of a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She initiated this journey while living in Portland, OR. Then, she attained her degree here in Richmond, VA at VCU. Leah has now been a yoga teacher for 15 years and holds her Doctor of Physical Therapy, as well. She is an expert in differential diagnosis and screening (Board Certified Clinical Orthopedic Specialist). She has worked with debilitated populations to athletes including avid cyclists, runners, swimmers, rafters, climbers and more. Leah also has extensive experience with patients that are post op, neurological deficits (stroke and SCI), amputees, and complex cases with multiple joint involvement with multiple co morbidities. Leah is passionate about her work assisting patient's heal their own injuries and preventing injuries in the future. She is full of gratitude to be able to found Second Arrow and bring Yoga and maybe some philosophy into the healing world of Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy breaks healing into bite size pieces for every body, every age and Yoga makes it flow, brings acceptance and joy in connection. When Leah is not spending time with her husband and children (and dog), she is playing board games with friends, reading novels that are way too long, running, swimming, hiking, biking and basking in the sunlight. ***Pictured here is Dr. Johnson with Jessie Moonstone of Moonstone Interiors, Leah's best friend and master interior designer of Second Arrow. Leah dearly hopes that you find rest, joy and growth in the community and healing space of Second Arrow.
Erica Buday Clinic Manager Erica Buday is the Clinic Manager at our studio, where she blends her background in marketing with a deep-rooted passion for fitness, wellness, and active movement. With years of experience building relationships and creating meaningful connections, Erica is dedicated to helping others feel supported, inspired, and empowered on their wellness journeys. Her love for teamwork and community stems from growing up in sports, and she now channels that energy into cultivating a welcoming space where clients and practitioners can thrive. Erica is passionate about creating more than just a clinic, she is committed to building a community where everyone feels at home. When she’s not at the studio, you can find Erica on the soccer field, hitting the gym, adventuring with her dog, or exploring the world.
Kiran Bhagat Yoga Teacher-Wake Up Call Yoga & Saturday Mornings Kiran Bhagat is a certified yoga teacher (RYT 500), Floral Therapist, and healing practitioner whose work centers embodiment, presence, and self-justice. Her approach is grounded in healing-centered engagement and consent-based practices that prioritize safety, choice, and dignity. Drawing on over a decade of experience in yoga, mindfulness, somatic practices, and community-based healing spaces, Kiran creates safe and brave environments that support self-healing without pressure to disclose, perform, or push beyond personal limits. Her teaching emphasizes breath awareness, gentle movement, and nervous-system regulation, offering participants multiple options to engage at their own pace. In addition to teaching yoga, Kiran works at the intersection of wellness, public health, and community engagement, integrating rest, ritual, and sustainable care as foundational practices for individual and collective well-being.
Michelle Moriarty Yoga Teacher - Yin Michelle’s classes emphasize presence, accessibility, and quiet depth. She was first introduced to Yin Yoga in 2016, a practice that immediately resonated and has shaped her teaching ever since. She is especially drawn to Yin Yoga as a way to counterbalance the pace of modern life, offering students space to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with their bodies in an honest, compassionate way. At the heart of her teaching is a commitment to creating and holding safe, supportive space—one that allows students to grow, heal, and transform at their own pace. Her classes blend functional alignment, intentional pacing, and subtle guidance that supports both physical release and nervous system regulation. Michelle creates environments that feel steady, inclusive, and thoughtfully held, inviting students to meet themselves where they are, without expectation or performance. When not teaching, she values slow mornings, simple rituals, and intentional practices that support sustainable movement and mindful living.
"Sol" Briggs Yoga Teacher - Hatha Yoga "Grounded" Taylor aka Sol is a Sovereign Space Holder working at the intersection of Yoga, Somatic and Energetic Medicine, and Dreadloc services in the RVA. She places emphasis on cultivating the magic within through embodiment, the honest expression of the full spectrum of human emotion, and arriving in the blissful love of the All. Through her work with Hot House Yoga and Path to Wholeness, Sol helps create a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in yoga spaces by offering intentional programming and scholarships that support underrepresented communities and invite collective healing.
Dr. Kate Glassbrook Yoga Teacher- Physical Therapist Kate Crowgey is a yoga teacher, physical therapist, and mindfulness instructor based in Church Hill, Richmond, VA. Teaching since 2012, she has guided students in Washington, DC, Richmond, and Asheville, NC, and is grateful to once again be part of the Richmond yoga community. With over 3,000 hours of experience teaching yoga and leading yoga teacher trainings, Kate blends modern movement science with the timeless wisdom of yoga to support strength, mobility, and embodied awareness. With advanced training in Kripalu Yoga and Ayurveda, her classes are grounded, compassionate, and deeply intentional. She offers accessible, mindful flows that draw from yoga philosophy and her background in orthopedic physical therapy. Kate supports safety by helping students develop a deeper awareness of their own bodies—offering individualized guidance and thoughtful technique cues to help each person move with clarity and care. For Kate, mindfulness is the thread that connects movement, breath, and presence. She believes it’s a powerful tool for healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and finds joy in sharing its benefits with her community.
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Leoni Yoga Teacher - Pilates & Yoga Leoni was born in Brazil and has lived in and traveled to several countries, experiences that have deeply shaped her worldview and passion for wellness. She is the proud mother of two sweet boys and believes that caring for both the mind and body is essential to living a balanced, fulfilled life. Her yoga journey began in 2004 in Montreal, Canada, where she took her first hot yoga class—an experience that sparked a lifelong devotion to movement and self-discovery. After moving to Brazil in 2016, Leoni chose to deepen her practice by completing a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training. In 2018, she relocated to the United States, completed an additional 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Iowa, and began teaching multiple styles of yoga. Leoni later settled in Virginia, where she fell in love with Baptiste Power Yoga and earned her certification through the Baptiste Institute. Over the years, she expanded her offerings to include Pilates, blending strength, mobility, and mindful movement to support sustainable, whole-body wellness. In addition to teaching yoga and Pilates, Leoni is a certified Life Coach through the Jay Shetty Coaching Program, supporting clients in creating clarity, purpose, and meaningful change in their lives. She also leads transformational wellness retreats around the world, including Greece, Costa Rica, and Peru, curating immersive experiences that invite deep connection, growth, and renewal. Building authentic relationships and empowering others has always come naturally to Leoni. She is passionate about creating supportive spaces where individuals feel seen, inspired, and guided toward their highest potential—on and off the mat.
Jayne Beach Yoga Teacher- Chair & Balance Yoga Jayne Beach has been fascinated with Philosophy, Eastern Religious practices, and yoga since she received her degree in Religious Studies from Alma College. Life led her to the practice of law for 38 years from which she retired in 2020. During her legal career, she was fortunate to continue her pursuit of practicing, training, and teaching yoga. Her personal practice has covered the gamut: hatha, vinyasa, power, hot, yin and gentle. Jayne’s drive for learning encouraged her to pursue a certification in Therapeutic Yoga from Asheville Yoga Center. She has since enjoyed sharing the benefits and joys of the gift of yoga. Her greatest joy is helping people and experiencing their wonder at the benefits of a regular practice. She understands that a single practice does not fit all and works toward tailoring her teaching to the needs of the individual; all with a bit of infused humor. Jayne spends her personal time enjoying new experiences with her husband, adult children, and precious pets. Travel is a big passion and a most needed instructor. She remains active biking, hiking, swimming, and training her therapy dog.
Leah Gosnell Yoga Teacher-Sound Yoga Please meet Leah Gosnell. She was born and raised in the “Golden State” of California, however it has been her expressed pleasure to call the “Lovers State” of Virginia home for almost two decades now. She is a passionate mother of three boys, a skilled and caring facilitator in the healing properties of Yoga/Meditation and Sound therapy modalities, as well as an Artist. Her professional mission statement in life is to be “An open conduit of Highest Love”. She aims to offer support and guidance to pave the way for self realization/love, body-mind connection/awareness and peaceful healing through sound, meditation, movement, breath and connection. The mindful focus of Leah’s offerings are to help others find relief and healing from patterns of unprocessed traumas or undigested life experiences that may have gotten stored or stuck in the layers that make up the physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual bodies that constitute our own unique lived human experiences. Ultimately, leading to the realization of freedom by forging new pathways/patterns as we learn to co~create with this life journey. As a survivor of trauma herself, it is her deepest honor to serve, help facilitate and extend support to others on their multifaceted road of recovery. While not enjoying service at work, Leah lets her creative juices flow through several artistic media methods including paint, photography, sewing and more. She further enriches her soul by involving herself in the community, through an array of outreach ministries with several local churches in the surrounding areas. She is greatly looking forward to this new adventure expanding her scope of service, skills, and loving kindness to the uniquely special people here at Second Arrow, and gently offers this sentiment; “The breath of life in me, loves, honors and cherishes, the breath of life in all of you. May peace be with you” … ~ Leah Gosnell
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Crystal Yee Yoga Teacher- Bikes & Backs Crystal is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, breathwork practitioner, retreat leader, and longevity alchemist—a multiversed explorer devoted to helping people reconnect with their bodies, energy, and vitality. Teaching since 2018, her journey began humbly—she couldn’t even touch her toes. That experience shaped her belief that yoga isn’t about flexibility of the body, but flexibility of the mind. It’s about small wins, consistency, and retraining the brain away from instant gratification and into lasting transformation. She weaves yoga, breathwork, sound healing , Reiki, and into dynamic, nervous-system-resetting experiences that are inclusive, intuitive, and designed to unlock what feels stuck, sealed, or shut down—physically, mentally, and energetically. Crystal leads immersive retreats across the globe, rooted in her belief that reconnecting with nature—away from our concrete jungles—is essential for healing, clarity, and true vitality. From forests that burst with life to ocean edges that invite surrender, she creates transformational spaces where adventure meets embodiment—guiding people out of survival mode and into expansion, connection, and a life that feels fully alive. She believes the mind-body relationship is the key—when we reconnect to it, doors begin to open in ways we never thought possible. Feeling well and being happy isn’t a luxury—it’s your birthright.
Dr. Amy Haynes Yoga Teacher - Sub & Physical Therapist Amy’s path to yoga began more than 15 years ago as a way to balance long-distance running and stay injury-free. It quickly became something much more meaningful. With over a decade of experience teaching group exercise and a newly completed 200-hour yoga teacher training with a focus on Baptiste Yoga, she brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep love of movement into every class. Amy is passionate about creating space for students to slow down, move gently, and discover new possibilities through movement—both on and off the mat. A physical therapist since 2009, Amy specializes in helping cancer patients rehab, rebuild strength, and regain mobility. She thoughtfully integrates her yoga training into patient care and has experience in guiding safe, effective movement for those with osteoporosis. Outside the studio, you’ll find Amy training for races, lifting weights, wine tasing with friends, or planning her next travel adventure. She loves spending time with her husband, Michael, and their golden retriever, Sully—better known as “The Mayor” around their neighborhood.
Sierra Moore Yoga Teacher- Sub Sierra Moore’s relationship with yoga has evolved from movement into a deeper study of how the body holds and processes experience. A dedicated practitioner for over a decade, her journey began through personal practice before leading her to complete her RYT-200 training through Yoga Chitta. Passionate about how the body responds to stress and overstimulation, Sierra also founded Flow & Grow Yoga Studio, an online oasis created to help students restore calm, balance, and connection within their nervous systems. Drawing from vinyasa, restorative, and somatic practices, Sierra’s classes offer a grounding and therapeutic approach to movement that emphasizes awareness over performance. She is especially passionate about helping students slow down, soften patterns of tension, and cultivate a greater sense of ease within both body and mind. Her growing interest in sound healing continues to shape her teaching, weaving in practices that support rest, regulation, and whole-body healing. When Sierra is not guiding students inward, she is often exploring a new park with her dog Leo, tending to her garden, or spending time serving the community through the Henrico Food Bank. Sierra aims to create welcoming spaces for yogis of all backgrounds who may be navigating stress, disconnection, burnout, or the constant pace of modern life. Her teaching encourages students to move with compassion, listen inward, and build a deeper sense of trust within themselves. She hopes each student who enters the space at Second Arrow RVA leaves feeling a little more grounded, supported, and connected to themselves.
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Maribeth Hernandez Yoga Teacher - Sub & Nurse Maribeth first found yoga through group fitness classes as a teenager at a local YMCA. She began incorporating the physical asana practice to complement strength training and other HIIT style workouts. While working as a traveling nurse, Maribeth had opportunities to practice at many different yoga studios across the country and explore different yoga lineages. She recently completed her 200-hr RYT training and seeks to bring a playfully curious approach to her classes that create space for you to find your flow and leave with that post yoga glow.
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Madelyn Sklar Yoga Teacher- Sub Madelyn Sklar is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher specializing in Yin Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga. She completed her yoga teacher training in Bali, where she deepened her understanding of mindful movement, breath, and presence, and is grateful to be sharing her practice within this studio’s community. Madelyn’s classes are grounded, compassionate, and accessible to all levels. She offers intentional, mindful flows that balance gentle strength with deep release, encouraging students to move with awareness and ease. Her teaching emphasizes breath, presence, and honoring the body’s natural rhythms, creating a supportive environment for both exploration and rest. Outside of the studio, Madelyn enjoys travel, fashion and styling, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new places, all of which continue to inspire her appreciation for balance, mindfulness, and connection. These interests influence her teaching by encouraging curiosity, openness, and a sense of grounded calm. For Madelyn, mindfulness is the thread that connects movement, breath, and presence. She believes it is a powerful tool for self-connection and well-being, and she hopes students find rest, ease, and a sense of belonging within the supportive and healing space of this community.
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