Addison was introduced to Yoga by her mother, Krystal. She began practicing traditional yoga for 5 years and continued her yoga journey as she found aerial yoga. Addison has been assisting in aerial yoga since January of 2022 and became certified aerial yoga teacher in 2024. Her love for the practice, desire to learn, and talent for the art has made Addison a wonderful teacher. Addison is one of 4 girls and is gifted in leadership and love for others. Find her at the studio assisting aerial classes or leading her own.
Ali began practicing aerial arts in 2011, with a focus in aerial dance and circus. In 2015, Ali began sharing her passion for aerial with others, teaching both adults and children on multiple apparatus. Ali is certified to teach aerial yoga, aerial fitness, dance and HIIT.
Andy has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years. Fitness has helped Andy practice mindfulness, strength, and build confidence through habit and consistency. It has helped him with self-exploration and equipped him to accomplish goals. Fitness is an intimate experience for Andy who truly loves fitness, sports, and outdoor life. He is sure to help you find your passion and help you reach your goals.
After proudly, serving 20 years in the United States, Air Force, Becky knows the value of hard work and having a good time all doing it. She brings that same energy to every workout, helping clients have fun while reaching their personal goals. Becky specializes in bungee fitness training, and Tabata style workouts, offering high intensity, time efficient workouts, designed to improve strength, endurance, and overall health. Her sessions are all about making fitness, accessible and enjoyable, whether you’re jumping into a high energy, high intensity interval, or building functional strength. Becky‘s goal is simple: she wants people to come out, have a blast, and still get a great work out. Her sessions are designed to be energizing, enjoyable, and low impact, blending effective exercises with a lighthearted approach vibe. “I get it, working out isn’t everyone’s favorite thing, but if we’re going to do it, we might as well make it fun.“
Brittany is married with 2 children living here in Dixon, IL. Brittany loves diversity in her fitness world. Brittany has a well rounded fitness journey including a love for running, the gym, and group fitness classes just to name some. She comes to the studio with not only years of practice with other instructors but her own teaching experince as well. In April of 2022 she completed the Elite Barre training and became a certified barre instructor at Rhuomai. Although you won't see her on a regular scheudle you will find her teaching a few classes every month.
Dayona (Ana) Smith is a certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist, as well as a 200-hour certified Yoga instructor. She provides evidence-based education focusing on nutrition and mindful movement, aiming to promote behavior change. Dayona finds purpose in working with individuals, groups, and families, offering engaging fitness classes, essential nutrition guidance, creative cooking education, gardening nutrition, and much more. Her classes and workshops provide valuable information and skills that empower participants to make positive health changes.
Dayona holds a Master of Business Administration and is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist. She has over 20 years of coaching experience in various sports such as gymnastics, dance, and cheer. Additionally, Dayona is certified in primary nutrition education through the Utah State University Extension.
I join Rhuomai studio with a certification in Kids Aerial through Mindful Child Aerial Yoga & Wellness. I also bring my experiences of teaching dance, coaching poms, and Zumba instructor. My family and I live in Dixon and I am a High School Social Studies Teacher. I have been practicing Aerial Yoga with Krystal since February 2021 and I am thrilled to share my love of the practice with children.
As a mom of twins, Jasmine loves the grounding effects of a yoga practice. Shes been practicing for 10 years throughout her adult life and just recently dedicated 200 hours to learning to be a yoga teacher. Her goal as a teacher is to help others discover the benefits of yoga whether that’s through a gentle flow or power vinyasa class. When she’s not teaching, you can find her fishing, gardening, baking or spending time with her family.
Jenny is a certified YTT200 and Yin Yoga instructor, holds a Level 1 Foundations Certificate in Sound Healing, and is currently pursuing a certificate as a Transformational/Integration Coach. She has a decades-long history of athletics and prior coaching experience, including CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, nutrition and a variety of sports. Jenny holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology and a Master in Business Administration with a graduate certificate in Marketing.
A 14 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Jenny also enjoyed athletics during her time of service. Some of these experiences included events with the USMC Cross Country and MCB Quantico Mountain Bike teams, as well as many marathons and long-distance competitions.
Since then, she has worked in areas of behavioral health, human resources management, leadership/strategic advisement, as an entrepreneur – but her passion for living with intention always brings her back to working within the space of wellness for the mind, body and soul!
Jenny’s heart truly lies in holding space for others to witness their own greatness within. Join her Yin Yoga classes to find your inner peace and embrace the tranquility she brings to every session.
I am forever grateful to a close friend who invited me to my first yoga class. Over ten years ago, I embarked on my yoga journey during a time when I needed to reduce my stress levels. My yoga practice has blossomed, thanks to the wonderful teachers I've encountered along the way.
During the last four years, I’ve had the opportunity to deepen my understanding and skills in yoga by regularly attending Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin classes at Rhuomai Studio. In May 2024, I proudly completed the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Additionally, in November 2024, I completed 25 hours of training in Yin Yoga, becoming certified to instruct Yin as well. I continue to grow in my yoga studies and practice daily.
I am excited to join the amazing Rhuomai Team as a substitute teacher.
I am the founder of Rhuomai have completed my RYT-500, am registered with the Yoga Alliance as an instructor and education provider, completed continuing education in Trauma Sensitive, Aerial Yoga, Yin, Restorative and Asana. I am also a graduate of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry and spent 2 years interning for an emotional health consultant. Rhuomai Studio is a place where my life experiences and training converge. My desire is that Rhuomai would be an effective place for members to live fully loved and walk in complete wholeness, body, soul and spirit.
Lisa retired in July of 2023, after a 36 year career as an attorney. She loves gardening and cooking and taking care of the people in her life. Since her retirement, she has added yoga/yin instructor to that list.
Lisa began exercising regularly in her early 20’s. Her specific exercise routine has changed over the years, but has always been an important part of her life. Yoga has been a regular part of her life for years. She is a RYT 200 (registered yoga teacher 200 hour training) and certified yin teacher (25 hour yin certification and an additional 50 hour yin training in process).
Lisa’s favorite classes to teach are those that will slowly and gently introduce you to yoga. She knows it can be intimidating to start a new type of exercise class and is honored to guide students on their yoga journeys
Stacy began taking barre classes at Rhuomai several years ago, and was immediately hooked. Barre combined Stacy’s love of the expressive arts, dance, upbeat music, and getting in a fun, intense workout. Stacy started dancing at age seven, taking ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and lyrical classes throughout her dancing career. She recently became a certified barre instructor, and is excited to share her love for barre, dance, choreography and fitness with others at Rhuomai. When she’s not in the studio, you’ll find her working at her counseling & art therapy practice, Roots & Wings, coaching youth sports, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her husband, three children, and Sheepadoodle Roz.
