Trailside Teachers
Educated. Experienced. Supportive. Dedicated. Continuous Learners. Over 90 yrs of combined teaching experience.
Stephani Jungmeyer
Stephani Jungmeyer, 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 completed her 500-hour RYT training and went on to earn 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
Ashleigh Humphrey
Ashleigh teaches SloFlow & Yin Yoga at Trailside Yoga. She has been teaching yoga since 2013, after completing a 200-hour YTT in late 2012. Her yoga journey began with quick paced & heated classes, but as her lifestyle became busier & busier, she found herself gravitating toward a slower more introverted yoga practice. She now teaches & is inspired by slow, alignment-centric styles of yoga. The aim of her classes is to aid students in unplugging & unwinding. Through clear cues & slow pacing, she encourages students to shift their focus from the quick-paced outer world to their inner world by bringing awareness to the breath and sensations of the body. Her classes are open to all levels & modifications are offered frequently.
She enjoys continued education, specifically in regards to Yin Yoga & its relation to the Chinese Meridian Theory. Through skillful sequencing, she hopes her Yin classes, infused with the understanding of the meridian system, can help student cultivate a stronger ability to self-heal.
Off the mat, she is a business owner of an interior design company, dog mom to two doodles, and lover of frequent travel & trail running.
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
Melody Smith
Starting out as a dedicated student in 2015, she made her way to karma yogi and now teaches SloFlow, Restorative, and Sound Therapy. In late 2018 she completed her 200-hour YTT in Rishikesh, India where she spent 6 weeks studying a holistic approach to Hatha Yoga, Ayurveda, and ashram based living. Melody is passionate about learning, sharing with others and connecting deeper with her self. She hopes to guide her students into greater understanding themselves by bringing awareness to the body, thought patterns, and energetic influences. “My biggest goal as a yoga teacher, and just as a human being in general, is to empower others to make changes for themselves. We have the healing we’ve been looking for. We just have to remember it’s within us.”
Sara McCullough
Sara is a leader in the Northwest Arkansas yoga community and has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for over 10 years. 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.
Anne Christiana (Annie)
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.
Quintin Canada
Quintin started his yoga journey in 2018 when he took his first class at Trailside led by studio-
owner, Stephani Jungmeyer! With every class he took, his love for the practice grew. One thing
that stuck out was how yoga allowed him to become more confident and comfortable with
himself. Seeking a transformative experience and a deeper understanding of yoga itself, he
completed his 200-hour RYT certification at Trailside in the Fall of 2022.
In every class, Quintin hopes students learn how to not take themselves too seriously and the
importance of celebrating the journey.
Quintin’s mission is to foster an environment centered around growth, authenticity, and fun
through light-hearted, but intelligently designed and guided flows that empower students to
celebrate who they are in the present moment.
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 riding her spending time with her 2 dogs and husband, riding her bike, and soaking up as much time outdoors as she can.
@julie__ford