Our Teachers

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Kevin has been practicing Kundalini yoga for over ten years. His first yoga teacher training was in 2016 under Brynn Byrne (Elemental Yoga), Shanti Nolan (Keller Yoga), and Dr. Kari Rollins. In 2017 he was trained and initiated into Kriya Yoga by Sri Rangin Mukherjee. In 2018 he completed training with the Kundalini Research Institute under GuruMeher Khalsa, Gurutej Kaur, Simran Khalsa, and Santokh Khalsa. In 2017 he partnered with Dr. Kari Rollins and started Raja Yoga. Mentoring under Dr. Rollins for over five years taught Kevin how to use yoga in practical ways to help address common physical and mental health issues. Kevin’s practice and personal transformation fuel his passion for teaching others.

Kiva is a human being in pursuit of deep healing and truth.  She is a Yoga Instructor, Sound Therapist, and Reiki Master, empowering people to take charge of their lives and navigate uncharted inner-landscapes.  Kiva works with clients who seek to unify body, mind and spirit, helping them to alleviate pain and suffering by tuning into intentional movement, breath and meditation, implementing therapeutic and adaptive techniques, and letting go of what no longer serves them.  As a Sound Therapist and Reiki Master, she offers Reiki-infused Sound Bath Journeys and Reiki sessions designed to clear blockages, cut cords, align chakras, and raise energy, frequency, and vibration.  Kiva hopes to empower clients to live full, happy lives as the best possible version of themselves.  

Faye is a dedicated yoga teacher with over 18 years of consistent personal practice and a lifelong passion for yoga that began at age 11 with her first yoga book.  She holds both 200 and 300 Hour Hatha Yoga certifications and has completed the educational requirements for her 500 Hour Hatha certification with Yoga Alliance, currently working toward the teaching hours need to finalize it.  In addition, she has completed Kundalini Yoga immersion training and is pursuing certification in Yoga Therapy. 

Faye teaches a wide range of styles including Kundalini, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Chair Yoga, Pranayama (breathwork), and meditation.  Her personal journey with yoga deepend during her recovery from alcoholism, where yoga and meditation became powerful tools of healing and transformation.

Now a full-time teacher, Faye is on staff at two yoga studios, leads corporate wellness classes, and offers private sessions.  Her approach blends knowledge, compassion, and lived experience to guide students in finding balance and connection both on and off the mat.

Outside the studio, she cherishes time with her husband of over 20 years, her two children, one grandchild, her beloved dog, and multiple cats.

George began to develop an interest in Yoga-Vedanta as a teenager, which has only deepened over the years. During his freshman year of college, he had the unique opportunity to attend campus-held Kundalini Yoga classes and took immediate notice of their efficacy. That same semester, he couldn't stop noticing Paramahansa Yogananda's classic work, Autobiography of a Yogi, on display at the campus bookstore and decided to read it.  Both these experiences changed his life forever, which has really come into full-force over these past few years after moving to Fort Worth and discovering the Raja Yoga community .  George has found Sadhana to be key to spiritual fulfillment and acknowledges how considerably the practice of Kundalini Yoga has helped him personally to quell depression and anxiety, maintain sobriety, and generally have a positive outlook on life.  Additionally, George completed his Ayurveda Counselor 1600 hour training in 2020 and is always happy to share cooking tips and suggestions for maintaining a balanced lifestyle. In summer 2025, he joined the first Board of Directors for the new Raja Yoga Community Center.  

After many years in the corporate world sitting hunched over behind a computer, Sandy started experiencing neck and back issues, which resulted in her seeing countless doctors who gave her prescriptions, physical therapy and even suggested neck surgery.  She finally said, "Enough," and took matters into her own hands.  Sandy started taking yoga classes and noticed how much stronger her core and back became.  She fell in love with yoga and wanted more, which led her to Yoga Teacher Training, achieving her 200-Hour RYS, 300-Hour RYT, and 200-Hour RYS in Kundalini Yoga. While training, sound baths were part of her classes, helping her in many ways as a Type A personality, teaching her how to slow down and breathe. She sensed the sound waves healing her stressed body and calming her monkey mind and felt it should be part of everyone's personal maintenance.  Our bodies are mostly water, and the sounds from the gongs, crystal bowls, and other instruments help to relax, release, and ground us.  This all led Sandy to a Sound Healing course she could add to her toolbox.  Her goal is to help as many people as possible, whether through sound, yoga, meditation, or all of the above.  It is a calling that speaks to her soul.  

Bringing a joyful reverence for a science that is ancient and powerful, Daniel Katsük understands fully that to be truly flexible, laughter wins.  Having performed as a musician on stage for over 20 years and a voice-actor for cartoons, Daniel brings a fun and inviting energy to Kundalini Yoga that can help anyone feel comfortable in their own skin or Yoga pants.  We are all growing together, and as a budding teacher, Daniel brings a child-like creativity to helping facilitate a deeper connection with our bodies, mind and Spirit.

Ester Danieli is a compassionate and experienced yoga instructor who creates a welcoming and inclusive space for students of all levels. Her teaching style blends the grounding principles of Hatha yoga with the fluid, breath-connected flow of Vinyasa. She focuses on alignment, mindful movement, and the intelligent use of props to help each student deepen their practice safely.

Ester’s classes inspire balance, strength, and inner awareness—guiding students to connect more deeply with themselves both on and off the mat.