Wherever you are, you deserve a space that nurtures, supports and empowers you, exactly as you are.
Our founder, Mandy, knows what it means to carry more than your share. During her husband's battle with cancer, yoga wasn't a luxury. It was a lifeline.
Each day the mat offered her a moment to breathe, to feel, and to let go of what she couldn't control. It wasn't about fixing anything. It was about finding enough strength to make it through.
That experience shapes everything we do. Life's challenges, whether stress, trauma, caregiving or anxiety, can leave us feeling disconnected. Our mission is simple: trauma-informed yoga and wellness practices that meet you where you are, honor your journey, and help you reconnect with your body, mind and spirit.
If you are navigating something hard right now, you don't have to do it alone. We are here, and this practice is here, for every high and every low.
Teal blends the energy of green with the calm of blue. To us it is the essence of yoga: resilience, balance and healing. Here, you will find:
Our teachers are experienced in trauma-informed yoga, mindful movement and holistic practice, and each brings their own story to the room.
Founder and owner
Mandy found yoga while caring for her husband, Pat, through chemotherapy and radiation for Hodgkin's lymphoma. For an hour each day the mat was her refuge, a place to be raw and begin rebuilding. A year after Pat was declared cancer-free, she became a yoga teacher. With more than 1,000 hours of training, she blends trauma-informed conscious movement and meditative practice to help students begin recovering from both physical and emotional trauma.
Yoga instructor
Katie began exploring her practice more deeply in 2023. After the loss of her brother, her mat became a safe place to land, feel and come back to herself, and that led her to complete her 200-hour teacher training. She is especially passionate about holding space for people moving through grief and loss.
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Megan is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor who teaches yoga as a holistic practice that nurtures overall well-being. She encourages students to build self-awareness, embrace their own path and honor themselves with compassion.
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Dana came to yoga more than 20 years ago, and it kept her grounded through university and her work as a recreational therapist. She believes connection is the key to peace, and teaches yoga, meditation and mindfulness to help students find the balance they need.
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A dancer for over 20 years, Jessica found healing through trauma-informed yoga after debilitating postpartum anxiety. She completed her 200-hour trauma-informed certification with The Teal Yogi's Healing-Centered Teaching Method in 2026.
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A psychotherapist specializing in trauma and addictions, Stephanie completed her 200-hour training with Chi-Town Shakti Yoga + Meditation in 2020 and her 300-hour training with Pranayoga Institute in 2026, and is finishing a 1,000-hour IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program.
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A trained educator and researcher with a PhD in Political Science, Liucija sees yoga as a spiritual path that supports nervous system regulation and inner balance. She is Yoga Alliance certified in 200-hour Hatha/Vinyasa and 200-hour Trauma-Informed Kundalini Yoga, and is pursuing her 300-hour training.
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Tori has practiced yoga for seven years and is certified in trauma-conscious yoga. Yoga is her go-to space when things begin to feel overwhelming, and she loves watching students grow into their most authentic selves.
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An art educator, entrepreneur and mother, Alison has practiced yoga for more than 15 years. She completed her 200-hour certification with focused training in Hatha, Vinyasa and Restorative yoga.
A trauma-informed teacher training built on the Healing-Centered Teaching Method: self-paced online learning plus six in-person weekends from January to May, in a small, supportive cohort.
Mandy's trauma-informed program blending mindset work, nervous system healing, physical practice and daily integration, so you can release the weight of the past and feel safe moving forward.
For certified yoga teachers who want a deeper understanding of the nervous system, choice and accessibility in the classes they teach.
Sound meditations, restorative experiences, prenatal series and community gatherings that help you slow down and feel supported.
If floor-based group classes aren't the right fit, a private session can be shaped around your body and your needs.
Practice at home between visits with a library of on-demand classes.
Curious about any of these? Call or text (815) 336-5009 or email yoga@thetealyogi.com.
The class left me relaxed, grounded, and energized all at once. Mandy is a wonderful instructor with such a calming, supportive presence.
If you're looking to alleviate stress, be in a safe space, gain flexibility, ease emotional or physical pain, or learn something new, I highly recommend The Teal Yogi.
Whenever you are ready, we are here for you, every step of the way.