Trailside Teachers
Educated. Experienced. Supportive. Dedicated. Continuous Learners. Over 90 yrs of combined teaching experience.
Stephani Brady Jungmeyer
Stephani, our founder & owner, is a University of Arkansas alum, and has been practicing yoga since college. In 2007, she made a life changing decision to leave her career as an attorney to get her first RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) certification (200-hour) and began teaching yoga. She founded and opened Trailside Yoga in 2014.
Stephani has continued her yoga education in the U.S. and India. She has her E-RYT 500 (Expert Registered Yoga Teacher) and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider) designations. She has also completed advanced certifications in meditation, yin yoga and power yoga.
In 2020, she founded the Trailside Yoga School, where she leads yoga teacher trainings. She has worked with various Greek houses at the University of Arkansas, the UA Athletic Department, the UA Law School, and several divisions within the UA to lead yoga, meditation and breath work classes on campus.
Stephani’s primary focus is teaching people to use the tools of yoga (movement, meditation and breath work) on the mat in class and off the mat in their daily lives for personal growth and transformation.
Danielle Ribaudo
Danielle’s curiosity of holistic studies, both of the physical and energetic realm began at a young age. Her mother supported and inspired her to explore her passions she took courses at Scottsdale Community College on energy healing modalities that focused on balancing and cleansing the aura using Therapeutic Touch. In 2008 she deepened her yoga practice and completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in Tempe Arizona. Since then she has had the opportunity to study with many amazing teachers aiding her to develop a style that pulls from various yogic backgrounds ranging in traditions from Ashtanga, and Vinyasa, to Anusara, and Iyenagar, as well as Yoga Therapy, and Meditation. “ My goal as a teacher is to create a space where you too can feel supported as you observe your relationship with the self and open up to the endless possibilities as you transform to greatness together.” ~ Danielle
Tonia Squires
Tonia wears a few hats— single mother of four, nurse, lactation consultant, childbirth educator, doula, and yoga teacher. She believes yoga is for every body at every stage of life. Her intention for every class is for her students to feel better than when they walked in, have learned something new about themselves and to enjoy being in their body. Tonia completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at The Yoga Shala in Jasper, AR near the beautiful Buffalo River. She chose this training for its emphasis on preparing teachers to teach anyone who walks into class, regardless of age or abilities. Tonia enjoys hiking, dancing, yoga and finding new ways to be in community. She also enjoys sharing her yoga practice on social media in hopes that it will inspire others to move in ways that feel good. “I just love the feeling I get when I walk into the Trailside Studio, the smells, the candles, wood floors and natural light, the people. It feels like coming home.” ~ Tonia
Sara McCullough DeBuhr
Sara is a leader in the Northwest Arkansas yoga community, a wife and mom to two beautiful kids She left a corporate career in 2012 to dedicate all her time and energy to studying and sharing the knowledge of yoga. She has completed multiple advanced certifications, including her 200-hour and 500-hour YTT certifications. Sara has travelled the world studying yoga and leading trainings. She approaches yoga as a framework for living, and has applied the practice to all aspects of her life.
Chris Morehead
Like many, Chris came to yoga after struggling to cope with difficult life experiences. He found a small studio in NWA that introduced him to the benefits of a regular practice. Chris discovered that his practice offered a way to explore and sit comfortably with all of the insecurities and fears he would normally try to run away from. While living in Chicago, Chris found what truly felt like home with a studio called Zen Yoga Garage. He received his 200 RYT at Zen and is grateful to his teachers, Piper-Lori Parker and Margo Kellison-Lightburn for their guidance. He completed his 300hr training with Meghan Currie in the Nicaraguan jungle, an experience he is eternally grateful for and will never forget. Chris is a lover of handstands, backbends, nature, animals, vegan food, and coffee. His classes have a strong focus on alignment mixed with intrinsic movement - expect longer holds, mixed with breath conscious flows, and some inversion playtime. Most importantly he hopes you walk away from his class with a lighter heart and a few laughs. Chris hopes to inspire people to dive deeper than the physical side of yoga to see how it can shine a brighter light into their daily life.
Annie Christiana
Annie found yoga in 2001 when she took a yoga class in college. She immediately realized the stress relieving effects yoga had on her life. She continued to attend classes and be self taught until 2010 when she took her first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training based in Hatha Yoga. In 2012 she took her second 200-hour YTT, and in 2014 she obtained her 500-hr YTT certificate. Annie believes in the transformative benefits of a consistent practice. She is committed to holding a safe practice space for Everyone.
Amanda L. Oakley
With over 25yrs of teaching experience, Amanda specializes in all levels of Hatha, Vinyasa, Power Vinyasa and Kundalini. She has always found a tremendous amount of healing through an array of movement modalities. Through dedication, consistency and passion, Amanda encourages her students to dive deep into themselves and continually grow. Her teachings guide students towards a path of empowerment, cultivation and evolution.
Amanda is an E-RYT 500hr & YACEP through Yoga Alliance who has trained and practiced with many teachers from around the world. She teaches Vinyasa, Power Vinyasa, Kundalini, Slow Flow and Pilates - Xformer classes. Utilizing an array of movement modalities - she is continually strengthening her practice through Yoga, Pilates, Iron Mantis Martial Arts, Qigong and Tai Chi. She leads International & National Yoga Retreats, Workshops and Yoga Teacher Trainings (YTT). Her classes will amplify your journey inward to your most radiant authentic self.
Dana Dever
Dana is passionate about building community and connecting people together, especially through yoga. She is excited to share how the connection to breath and body has helped her become more grounded in life. She completed her 200HR YTT here in 2022 at Trailside Yoga School.
She teaches Intro + Gentle Flow and Yoga Basics catering to everyone from the seasoned yogi to the absolute beginner. She encourages you to move with your breath and notice how your body feels along the way.
"My goal is to bring yoga to anyone who is curious (or scared s**tless of it) and supporting that first step to walking into a yoga studio. Come with me, I'll show you around!"
Julie Ford
Julie is passionate about her yoga practice and since 2019 it has been an essential part of her life. It helps her to disconnect from the busyness of everyday life and tune into her body. It has also played a huge part in her journey with mental health, serving as a tool to relieve stress and cope with anxiety.
In the Winter of 2022, she decided to deepen her practice and complete her 200-hour YTT at Trailside. One of her goals is to create a welcoming space for every student who comes to class, helping them to be present in their bodies and have fun while doing it.
Julie works as a Client Success Manager at a company in Fayetteville. If she is not on her mat, you can find her spending time with her 2 dogs and husband, riding her bike, and soaking up as much time outdoors as she can.
Brittany Allison
Brittany has been leading group fitness classes and personal training clients across the country for 25 years. She holds numerous certifications in the wellness industry including AFAA, ACE, Barre3, BarreAmped, Schwin, STOTT Pilates, and XFormer. Brittany is also a licensed Esthetician in the state of Arkansas, along with Kansas, Colorado, and California. She also holds current certifications in CPR, First Aid and Defibrillator from the American Red Cross.
Brittany’s passion for Pilates and Barre grew from her extensive dance background. She has worked with professional dancers across the NCAA, NFL and NBA for 25 years. Brittany will be teaching Mat Pilates and Barre + Pilates Classes.
When not teaching at Trailside, you can find Brittany teaching classes at San Studio in Bentonville, Walton Family Whole Health and Fitness, and Blake Street. She also enjoys roaming the trails with her dogs, mountain biking, stand up paddle boarding, and skiing with her partner.
Emily Ann Timmons
Emily Ann’s yoga journey began with a single class in 2012, and she hasn't looked back since. After finding her passion for Vinyasa at Trailside, yoga became her anchor of peace while completing her studies at the University of Arkansas. In 2018, she deepened her devotion by completing her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Shoshoni Yoga Ashram in Colorado, where she is currently working toward her 300-hour certification.
Emily Ann believes that asana is a gateway to the True Self; by finding presence on the mat, we learn to connect more deeply to our True, Higher-Selves. When we are able to still the mind, we find who we are when we are present. When our hearts are content, we are able to connect with and serve others. Her classes emphasize "muscles over momentum," blending functional movement and nervous system work with a strong focus on alignment. Whether you are a brand-new student or a seasoned practitioner, you can expect a practice that builds strength and inner contentment—with plenty of room for fun! Off the mat, you’ll find Emily Ann lost in a good book, bird watching, or enjoying a sweeping symphony score.
Dani Sheehan
Originally from Denver, Colorado, Dani fell in love with Fayetteville in 2023 and decided to call it home. She completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at Yoga Story in 2023 and completed a 40-hour Yin and Somatics training in 2025.
Dani found yoga in a very tumultuous time in her life - it provided stability and comfort needed to pave a new way. She believes in the power of breath, meditation, and movement, and is constantly looking for ways to bring her practice off the mat. She is passionate about blending language with movement in flow and loves creating new themes for class. You'll find her gravitating toward slow flow classes and yin, but she can bring a sneaky intensity to a power class too!
Dani has a master's in English and is a writer for the construction industry. Outside of work, she is always in search of the perfect cup of coffee or out exploring trails. She loves learning new things and challenging herself to grow mentally, spiritually, and physically. She's always up for talking about what she’s reading or the title of her Spotify playlist- both are constantly changing!
Jamie Dye
Jamie has been practicing yoga since 2014. In 2023, she obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Trailside Yoga. She loves balancing poses, inversions are kind of tricky for her-definitely a reminder that yoga is a journey-and a pranayama practice to start and end a day would make her day!
Jamie enjoys running half marathons and watching live music and plays. She is a mother of three phenomenal humans who keep her very busy with their creative and musical lives. Yoga has proven to be a vital tool for her to balance life, and she hopes to share her practice and fun playlists with you sometime soon!