Our Team
At Nava Yoga House, our team is more than a group of instructors—we're a family brought together by a shared passion for movement, mindfulness, and community. Each member brings their own unique experience, energy, and heart to our studio, creating a welcoming space where everyone feels supported, inspired, and valued.
We're here to guide you, grow alongside you, and make every visit feel like coming home.
Cassandra
Cassie is a proud co-owner of Nava Yoga House with a deep love for yoga, mindfulness, and meaningful connections. Her passion for yoga has taken her around the world, including India, the birthplace of yoga, where she immersed herself in its traditions and deepened her personal practice.
An EMT, devoted cat mom to Henry, and lifelong adventurer, Cassie brings a grounded, compassionate, and selfless spirit to everything she does. She's excited to share her love for yoga and help create a welcoming space where everyone feels at home.
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Stephanie & Analeigh
Stephanie is one of the proud owners of Nava Yoga House, bringing years of leadership experience, a passion for people, and a love for creating meaningful connections. For her, yoga is a place to slow down, find balance, and reconnect in the middle of life's busy moments.
Alongside her is her niece, Analeigh, a bright, kindhearted, and spirited young lady who brings joy, laughter, and youthful energy to the Nava family. Together, they share a love for family, community, and making others feel welcome.
You'll often find these two sharing smiles, lending a helping hand, and making sure everyone who walks through Nava's doors feels right at home.
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FounderLouie
Louie is a proud co-owner of Nava Yoga House and the behind-the-scenes guy who helps keep everything running smoothly! After serving 24 years in the U.S. Navy, he continues to serve his community in law enforcement.
While you may not catch him on the yoga mat very often, you'll find him supporting the studio through maintenance, facilities, and whatever else needs a helping hand. Behind his sometimes serious exterior is a big heart and an unwavering love for his family. A devoted husband, uncle, and dog dad to Hades and Thor, Louie brings dedication, humor, and a whole lot of heart to the Nava family.
InstructorSara
With over a decade of experience, Sara brings a diverse background in yoga, movement, and holistic wellness. Her teaching is shaped by extensive training across multiple yoga disciplines, energy work, and Thai massage. She emphasizes functional mobility, calisthenics, and the connection between breath, movement, and the nervous system. Her approach encourages body awareness, sustainable strength, and longevity in practice. She believes in building a foundation for lifelong movement, guided by a simple philosophy: Practice creates progress.
Jo Jo
Hello, beautiful humans! ✨ My name is JoJo, and I’ve been teaching yoga since 2020. I completed my yoga teacher training in beautiful Bend, Oregon, and it was such an amazing and transformative experience!
Teaching yoga is truly my passion, and I feel so grateful to share this practice with my community. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable showing up exactly as they are. I’m trained in trauma-informed yoga and believe yoga is about so much more than the physical poses — it’s an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, find balance, and nurture your mind, body and soul.
I teach Hatha and Vinyasa, with a little Yin sprinkled in along the way. Whether you’re looking to build strength, slow down, or simply carve out some time for yourself, I hope you leave my classes feeling a little more grounded, connected, and at home in your body.
When I’m not on the mat, you can usually find me outside, diving into some sort of craft/project, or soaking up every moment with my two little ones (ages 1.5 and 3). I’m so excited to practice with you!
InstructorKeryn
Keryn is a 200-hour trained yoga teacher with certifications in restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra, including Level 2 iRest Yoga Nidra teacher training. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma and complex PTSD, she brings a trauma-informed approach to her teaching, integrating restorative movement, guided meditation, and sound therapy to support nervous system regulation, deep rest, and reconnection with the self. Her classes offer a space to slow down, release tension, and cultivate a greater sense of ease and balance.
InstructorInstructorErin
Erin Applegate brings a unique blend of movement, creativity, and personalized instruction to her work as a classically trained Pilates instructor. With a Bachelor of Science in Social Science and a minor in Dance from Boise State University, Erin draws on her dance background to bring a thoughtful, movement-centered approach to teaching Pilates.
Originally from the Liberty Lake area, Erin spent a decade living in Boise, Idaho, before a work-related injury brought her back to the Inland Northwest. This unexpected life change led her to discover a new calling in movement, wellness, and helping others reconnect with their bodies. She completed her Yoga Teacher Training at The Mat in December and continued deepening her knowledge of classical Pilates through Lolita San Miguel’s Lolita’s Legacy teacher training program.
Erin teaches classical Mat Pilates, honoring the traditional Pilates method while recognizing the individual needs and abilities of each student. She specializes in alignment and body mechanics, helping students recognize movement patterns, address muscular imbalances, and improve postural awareness through intentional, individualized instruction. Her dance background informs her attention to detail, coordination, and fluidity, while her additional experience with super-slow weight training brings a valuable perspective on strength, control, and precision.
Erin believes Pilates is about more than exercise; it is an opportunity to develop a deeper connection with the body, build strength, improve mobility, and move with greater confidence. Her teaching emphasizes thoughtful movement, an understanding of how the body works, and a compassionate approach that encourages students to develop better alignment and more efficient movement patterns.
Outside the studio, Erin enjoys reading the Outlander book series, spending time with her dog and five cats, and exploring her creative side through crafting and her Etsy shop, Erin May Co.
Through classical Pilates, Erin hopes to help others discover the joy of movement and build a stronger, more balanced foundation for everyday life.
InstructorKaitlin
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.