Jenna Pfingston

Jenna is the visionary behind jalaBlu Yoga & Collective Healing, where she combines her lifelong passion for movement with a deep devotion to yoga. Beginning her journey as a dancer at the age of four, Jenna immersed herself in the world of modern, jazz, tap, and Luigi dance styles until she was 23. This love for expressive movement naturally led her to discover yoga, which has since become a sacred and devotional practice in her life.

With certifications in Anusara Yoga, rooted in the Iyengar lineage, Jenna has pursued extensive studies to explore the psychological aspects of yoga, enriching her teaching and personal practice. As an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her students, guiding them not only in asanas but also in the deeper wisdom that yoga offers.

Jenna's work extends beyond traditional yoga instruction; she is an Embodied Somatic Guide, Primal Movement Guide, Cacao Ceremony Guide, and an inspired student and teacher within Sacred Sexuality, drawing from Tantric traditions. Her approach to healing is holistic and deeply connected, offering a unique blend of practices that honor the body, mind, and spirit. Through jalaBlu, Jenna creates a nurturing space for transformation and collective healing.

Her offerings include a diverse range of practices such as Embodied Yoga, Primal Movement, and personalized one-on-one somatic sessions. Each aspect of Jenna's work is infused with her unique blend of intuition, experience, and heartfelt presence, adding a powerful and distinctive layer to her yoga classes, retreats, and trainings. Many students perceive her as embodying qualities of a witch, priestess, or shaman, bringing a mystical and deeply spiritual dimension to her teachings.

At the heart of Jenna's teaching is an invitation for her students to experience life fully through their bodies, to listen deeply to the messages within, and to embrace the transformative power of movement. Her deep love for ceremony, the mythic stories of Gods and Goddesses, and her lighthearted sense of humor create a safe and courageous space for all who step into her offerings.

Click Here for Embodied Somatic Therapy with Jenna.

’Trust In The Feel Of It’

Maartje Maas-Potterton

Maartje’s Yoga path started when she moved to the United States from The Netherlands in 2008 and discovered Yoga as her new passion. She became certified in 2010 through Yogafit (and continues to study for her 500 hours certification). Maartje has taught Yoga in Virginia and Canada before she and her husband landed in Buena Vista. She loves teaching Yoga and is dedicated to have her students feel good and successful about their practice, teaching mindfulness, intention and the act of being kind to ourselves and our bodies. She teaches a gentle, yet invigorating class with lots of space for personal options. She also has a foot reflexology practice in Buena Vista where she works with Essential Oils to address her client’s wellness needs. Click the following link to book a session with Maartje: www.barefootbv.com

Katie Borissova

Yoga Teacher | Sound Healer & Yoga Teacher Educator 

Katie is a heartfelt student and teacher of Prana and movement meditation.

She is a devoted yogini, who has been moved through her own exploration into the art of yoga and feels passionately about sharing that which has deeply transformed her.

Her students often describe her as a natural conduit of peace and calm which transfers into the essence of her classes. Whether you’re joining her for an energetic asana practice or exploring the subtle body through yin yoga you will be invited to slow down and connect to the inner healing intelligence of your breath.

Katie holds a container for her students that is welcoming, supportive and dynamic. She honors the ancient traditions of yoga while keeping a modern and innovative approach, weaving inspiration through the evolution of her own personal practice and studies.

Katie strives to translate that which is purely authentic and of service to her students. She is passionate about sharing the art of relating to self and the world through yoga.

ellie Roque

Ellie Roque offers a deeply spiritual approach to yoga, blending the flowing movements of Vinyasa with Indigenous-inspired teachings rooted in the stories and wisdom of our land. She earned her 200-hour yoga certification through Karma Yoga in Denver, studying under the guidance of Mayan Shaman Michael Shankara, Katrina Gustafson, and Lisa Theis. Her classes are a sacred space where breath becomes a bridge between the body and spirit, grounding participants in the rhythms of the earth. With intention and reverence, Ellie guides students to slow down, reconnect with their inner selves, and honor the interconnectedness of all living things. Each practice is a journey—both inward and outward—inviting balance, healing, and harmony with the natural world.

Ashley dunasta

You can tell that Ashley is secretly an attorney in yoga clothes by the way she traces yogic philosophy and installs anatomical refinement and neuroscience research into her asana classes. She brings a nerdy brain for details and a big heart for nuance and metaphor, with a presence that is both calming and bright.

Ashley leads from the belief that you can be strong and soft at the same time and that you belong here - exactly as you are right now, in all the mess and magic that may come through. She can't wait to co-create with you! 

Leslie Lutsch

Leslie Lutsch lives in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and she is in love and inspired by the mountains. Born a midwestern girl accustomed to the cold, she fell in love with a place that offered the seasons and also is a haven for outdoor junkies. She skis every winter, working at a small town ski resort, and in the summer she works at a river rafting company, nature truly rules her world.

Leslie began seriously studying yoga 10 years ago where she first travelled on her journey to Anamaya to learn from her amazing teacher, Banyan Gallagher, the ancient practice and art of yoga. Through this experience her heart opened and in her “regular” life she noticed her ability to be more mindful, aware, and compassionate and this in turn helped her build up to the current state of peace she experiences in her life, which she knows with yoga is and will remain ever expanding. She is also still very curious to learn more, she maintains her drive as a student in this rabbit hole of yogic knowledge.

In 2014 she attended her first 200 YTT in central america, it was life-changing, a pivotal moment in her life, in her own personal evolution, and in her journey as a human being. Shortly after that she followed her amazing teacher to Indonesia where she attended her 300 YTT, and of course she needed more so she soon went to India for her 500 YTT. Ironically, she did not stop there, she continued on to teach at Anamaya with her same teacher for 3 years as his teaching assistant for his 200 hour YTT intensives, she say’s “ It has all been life-changing to say the very very very least.”

For 10 years Leslie has been teaching yoga and seriously practicing yoga; from running her own studio, to “slinging” it as a side gig, to virtual COVID friendly yoga, to workshops, donation yoga, even to horse yoga, retreats, and really EVERYTHING in between. She really cannot shake this practice and this is why she is so incredibly passionate about it. Yoga holds a space in her life to check in, stand up, hold herself accountable, connect with others, and move towards her own evolution while shining out into the collective evolution.

Leslie Loves to enjoy nature, travel, whitewater raft, rock climb, teach and practice yoga, ski, hike, bike, ice climb, you name it!!

She lives by the motto: “Live for the moments that take your breath away” -Deepak Chopra

IRENE DOHERTY

LMT PTP ERYT-500 YACEP. Irene believes deeply in the potential of humans and uses Yoga and Polarity Therapy to access the  healing needed to recognize this. She has been practicing yoga and consciousness since her early  teenage years and has been on a professional path of discovery and service for almost 20 years.  Beginning with the study of Psychology, Irene quickly realized the mind cannot be separated from the  body. Yoga and Polarity Therapy offer the bridge necessary to understand we are somatic beings; our  experiences influence our perception and our ability to digest life which directly correlates to our  physical condition. It is Irene’s intention to hold a safe space for students to find their own resonance  with healing. She believes everything is workable if we are willing to open to the experience and trust  there is something beyond it. Irene is a lifelong student and is humbled to have the opportunity to share  what she discovers with others.

To learn more or to schedule a bodywork session of  Polarity/Craniosacral Therapy please visit her website. IreneDoherty.com

ANNA Heinauer

Over the years, practicing and teaching yoga has allowed Anna to find her true self and she hopes the same for her students. For her, the studio is a place to reset, to be in your own skin, to be okay with discomfort, and to truly be present. In her classes, you can expect to focus on breathwork and the mind-body connection, as well as building intuition through the rhythm of vinyasa. Anna loves to move, get upside down, and explore the abilities of the body. 

 After completing her yoga teacher training through CorePower Yoga in Boulder, Colorado in 2013, Anna spent five years teaching advanced power vinyasa classes in the Washington D.C. area before returning west to Colorado in 2019. Prior to moving to Buena Vista, she taught power vinyasa classes in the Denver area for Better Buzz Yoga.  

Corinne kelly

Corinne first stepped onto her mat during a dark time in her life, seeking relief from the weight of loss and isolation. In discovering yoga she found a practice that not only helped her heal but also inspired a sense of belonging, accountability, and radical self-acceptance. For Corinne, yoga is a gift—a practice that strengthens the body, focuses the mind, and restores the spirit. She is passionate about creating a welcoming space where movement and meditation feel intuitive, joyful, and healing. Her classes invite students to show up as they are and leave feeling empowered, accepted, and inspired.