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Hilary Paris
Studio Director @ Burien & Renton / Instructor
Teaches all formats
Hilary has been on the mat since 2006 and has been teaching since 2007. She has over 1000 hours of training through various schools, both in the U.S. and in India. Hilary has a background in dance, theatre, and strength training. Her classes are fun, playful, and challenging. Hilary's main goal at Be Yoga is to elevate the students' overall experience while also fostering personal and professional development amongst her staff. She has two boys and three bonus daughters, loves nature, and food from around the globe. Hilary's motto is "Live outside the box."
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Joshua Gray
Burien Studio Manager / Instructor at Both Locations
Be Grounded / Be Balanced / Be Sculpt / Be Strong
Joshua made a promise to a group of friends he would give yoga a try. After decades of learning martial arts and a variety of sports, yoga created a cornerstone that deepened the foundation of movement, flexibility, mobility, and strength. Joshua enjoys teaching because he can see the growth he experienced during his own journey manifest in others seeking a better connection to their body and mind. Students can expect a structured, fun, and very challenging practice with a curated playlist to maintain a meditative vibe. When Joshua is not teaching he enjoys talking about the latest entertainment trends and working on his garden. Joshua’s vibe: Disciplined, Engaged, Encouraging.
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Ange Rios
Renton Studio Manager / Instructor at Both Locations
Be Strong / Be Flow / Be Sculpt
Ange fell in love with yoga in 2018 at Be Yoga, a space that moved her body, calmed her mind, and filled her soul. After her first Be Strong class, she was hooked on the high-energy, dance-inspired format. Seeking more purpose, she left corporate life, completed two teacher trainings, and now teaches and manages the Renton studio. Teaching brings her joy, confidence, and deep fulfillment. Outside the studio, Ange loves spending time with her partner, their two chihuahuas, friends, and family. She’s often chasing good music, sipping lattes, traveling, or embracing her latest obsession, currently, cold plunging. Ange’s vibe: Energetic, Challenging, Uplifting.
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Emily Fish
Lead Instructor in Burien / Teacher Trainer / Retreat Leader
Teaches all formats
Emily’s yoga journey began in childhood, attending her mother’s classes. Her path led her to India to study Ashtanga Vinyasa, meditation, and philosophy. With a background in dance, she fell in love with the expressive movement of barre. Her classes blend strength, flexibility, and creative sequencing for a challenging, breath-driven experience. A mom of two, Emily loves spending time with her family, traveling, and now leading retreats to share her passion with others. Her classes aim to empower, uplift, and connect. Emily’s vibe: Creative, Inspiring, Dynamic.
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Ashley Wainscott
Instructor in Burien / Retreat Leader
Be Grounded / Be Balanced / Be Flow / Be Strong
After 15 years in corporate America and raising three kids, Ashley turned to yoga to reconnect with herself. It brought peace, freedom, and joy. It also sparked a passion that grew through teacher training amongst her community. Ashley’s classes are fun, challenging, and playful, with a focus on helping students feel seen, supported, and uplifted. Outside the studio, she’s a proud mom of three, often found at sporting events with her husband and their wild, lovable dog. She loves music, dancing, and leading retreats that bring people together in meaningful ways. Ashley’s vibe: Uplifting, Encouraging, Fun.
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Jill Tiedeman
Instructor at Both Locations/ Teacher Trainer
Be Flow / Be Grounded / Be Still / Be Balanced
Jill came to yoga to support her active lifestyle of running, mountain biking, and weightlifting. It helped heal her body, but she was surprised by the mental benefits: calm, clarity, and personal growth. Teaching is an honor, and she’s passionate about creating space for students to explore both physical and mental layers of the practice. Her classes offer thoughtful movement, breath, and exploration. Outside the studio, Jill enjoys practicing yoga, spending time with her husband, dog, daughter, and friends, and diving into good books-especially with her yoga book club. Jill’s vibe: Thoughtful, Challenging, Playful.
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Jeremy Scott
Instructor, Burien
Be Flow / Be Still
Jeremy began practicing yoga when his girlfriend at the time suggested it might help his back. Not only did it help his body but he fell in love with the mental practice as well. Jeremy teaches to empower others and hopes to inspire them to better connect to their bodies and minds. Students can expect focused warm-ups, creative flows, and nourishing cooldowns. Outside of teaching, Jeremy enjoys Disc Golfing, hiking, music and dancing. Jeremy’s vibe: Fun, Challenging, Exploration.
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Vanessa Pautler
Instructor, Burien
Be Strong
Vanessa’s barre classes blend strength, endurance, and intention-with playlists that bring the heat and keep you moving. Trained by Emily at Be Yoga Burien, she’s been teaching barre since 2023. Expect smart cueing, creative flows, and options for all levels, whether you’re brand new or a seasoned shaker. Vanessa teaches with a deep appreciation for the body’s strength and the power of mindset. Her classes are a celebration of showing up, moving through challenge, and finding joy in your own resilience. Vanessa’s vibe: Encouraging, Playful, Rhythmic.
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Samuel Haggerty
Instructor, Burien
Be Grounded / Be Still / Be Flow / Be Balanced
Sam found Yoga early on, but didn't dedicate to his practice until his early twenties. Coming back into it, he fell in love with the connections yoga would build with his body, mind, and friends. Sam teaches to create a world of love and light. At the end of his class, students should take away a newfound understanding of themselves and the world around them. Sam’s classes feature strong sequences, powerful connection and levity. His classes are a space where you can be you, find what you need and grow. Outside of teaching, Sam enjoys rock climbing, golf, cooking, music, hiking and sightseeing. Sam’s vibe: Authentic, Powerful, Human.
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Erin Trivelas
Instructor, Burien
Be Flow
Erin was a ballet dancer for 15 years, and her first experience with yoga was during high school. In 2017, she completed her 200-hour Vinyasa teacher training at Expand Yoga and then completed the Hot 26 Teacher Training through Be Yoga in 2021. Erin loves to practice all styles and will always be a student of yoga first and teacher second. She believes that yoga provides the greatest reward both physically and mentally and she shares that message with as many people, as often as she can. Erin loves being a part of the Be Yoga family and can't wait to see you on the mat. Erin’s vibe: Welcoming, Rejuvenating, Playful.
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Meghan Lewis
Instructor, Burien
Be Grounded
Meghan found yoga in her 20’s. As a physically active person and avid meditator, the combination of mental focus and intense physical movement was magic. It was everything she wanted in one class! Meghan’s goal in teaching is to provide a calm, focused, alignment based class which calms the nervous system through the balance of extreme exertion and deep relaxation. Students can expect to be challenged by the heat and the series while also being encouraged to listen to and honor their bodies, resting when needed. Every day is different and we practice yoga to know ourselves better, and some days that means less is more. Meghan loves to travel, cook, spend time with her family and friends. Her vibe: Peaceful, Focused, Precise.
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Marena Heap
Instructor, Burien & Renton
Be Strong
After a series of sports injuries, Marena turned to yoga for healing and discovered its restorative power. She later found Barre and fell in love with its precision, musicality, and joy. As a teacher, Marena creates a supportive space where challenge meets fun. Her classes blend structure and creativity with upbeat energy, curated playlists, and plenty of smiles. She hopes students leave feeling strong, connected, and uplifted. Outside the studio, Marena enjoys traveling, photography, hiking, and working with gemstones. She’s a graduate gemologist and jewelry appraiser based in Burien, WA. Marena’s vibe: Empowering, Joyful, Fun.
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Sylvia Hadnot
Instructor, Burien
Be Flow / Be Still
Sylvia first fell in love with yoga in high school during P.E. where she felt calm and at home in her body for the first time. She later continued practicing at her local community college, learning how to breathe, listen to herself, and find steadiness in a world that often felt chaotic. Yoga became her earliest form of self-regulation long before she had words for nervous system care, shaping her path into embodiment and healing work. She now teaches to help students build resilience, feel safe, grounded, and renewed. Off the mat, Sylvia loves being in nature, being with her community, writing, music, and enjoying slow mornings. Sylvia’s Vibe: Earthy, Jazzy, Deep.
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Lisa Vandervelden
Instructor, Burien
Be Grounded
Lisa discovered yoga in 2008 when it relieved her back pain and gave her a sense of peace she’d never felt before. After moving to the city and working stressful night shifts as a registered nurse, she drifted from her practice. Later, a medical scare left her hopeless, in pain, and disconnected. Remembering how yoga once healed her brought her to Be Yoga in 2022, where practicing hot yoga felt like coming home. Her renewed passion led her to complete teacher training at Be Yoga. Off the mat, Lisa enjoys her grandchildren, gardening, biking, hiking, traveling, and neighborhood walks with her husband. Lisa’s vibe: Safe, Challenging, Authentic.
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Victoria Wilging
Instructor, Renton
Be Flow
Tori’s yoga journey began over a decade ago and quickly became life-changing. Through her regular practice, she healed and deepened the connection between her mind and body. She fell in love with how yoga made her feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. What started as a practice became a lifestyle, one she continues to embrace for the health, joy, and balance it brings. As a teacher, Tori aims to guide students into a moving meditation, helping them cultivate presence and flow on the mat. Her classes offer consistency, thoughtfully balanced sequences, a fun and welcoming vibe, and just the right amount of challenge. Tori enjoys skiing, paddle boarding, and hanging with her spouse and two kids in her free time. Tori’s vibe: Focused, Mindful, Energizing.
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Charity Torres
Instructor, Renton
Be Flow / Be Sculpt / Be Grounded / Be Balanced
Charity’s yoga journey began 17 years ago and has been a transformative experience ever since. She started with traditional Hatha and got hooked on the discipline and progression of the practice. Connecting her mind, body, and spirit through breathwork has been her anchor. Charity is passionate about guiding others on their paths to self-love, self-care, and spiritual growth. She wants her students to leave her class feeling lighter, happier, stronger and of course a little sore. Students can expect to feel good and move and groove to some tunes. Outside of yoga, she cherishes time with her 15-year-old daughter, exploring nature, hiking, gardening, and attending live shows. Charity’s vibe: Grounding, Peaceful, Fun.
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Meg Herlofsky
Instructor, Renton
Be Strong
Meg fell in love with yoga in 2009 as an undergraduate student. She loved the physicality of it but also the balance it brought to her crazy life. She got hooked at the therapeutic effect it had on her as a human. Meg is inspired to teach as a former coach (girls and women's lacrosse) and wants to bring that same energy to those who are ready to learn. She hopes students in her class feel empowered to challenge their physical self and that they find joy with others through group fitness. Students should expect a lot of 80's tunes, positive encouragement, and a physical challenge, no matter what stage they are in. In her free time, Meg loves to read, cook, and travel with her partner and pup. Meg’s vibe in three words: Energetic, Connected, Uninhibited.
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Serena Tomaso
Instructor, Renton
Be Still / Be Flow
Rooted in mindfulness and inspired by the natural world, Serena is a E-RYT with 9 years of teaching experience. She blends mindfulness, meditation and breath to guide students toward balance and inner peace. Whether teaching in the studio or on the forest floor or by the ocean, she creates space for growth, grounding, and healing. Her approach is gentle, intuitive, and inclusive—perfect for anyone seeking a deeper connection to themselves and the world they live in. She blends mindfulness, meditation and breath to guide students toward balance and inner peace. With a deep love for the outdoors, Serena can be found in the mountains when she isn’t teaching; volunteering as a fire lookout or backpacking into the backcountry. Serena’s vibe: Creative, Challenging, Rejuvenating.
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Lara Ederer
Instructor, Renton
Be Flow / Be Grounded / Be Balanced / Be Still
Lara began practicing yoga in 1999 when a friend needed students to practice on, and she was instantly hooked. Teaching continues to feel like an act of service, just as it was when she first began. A self-proclaimed anatomy nerd, Lara blends technical precision with lightheartedness. Her biggest joy is when students say they learned something new. In her classes, expect mindful cues, breath-led movement, flowy transitions, and the freedom to explore your body’s needs. Outside the studio, Lara loves cooking, gardening, surfing, hiking, and spending time with loved ones. Lara’s vibe: Mindful, Grounded, Connected.
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Audrey Sutton Mills
Instructor, Renton
Be Balanced / Be Flow / Be Still
Audrey discovered yoga during a difficult season of stress and overwhelm in her career and marriage. One gentle class (and a tearful savasana) led to a lifelong love of the practice. Her classes are a soulful homecoming, a space to reconnect with your light when life feels heavy. Audrey invites students to remember who they are and return to themselves. When she’s not teaching, Audrey is hanging with her two kids and husband, meditating, hosting dinner gatherings, being in nature, and dreaming about where to travel for her next yoga retreat. Audrey’s vibe: Spiritual, Fun, Welcoming.
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Cat Nguyen
Front Desk, Renton
Cat fell in love with yoga because each class offers her a profound sense of calm amid life’s chaos. In a hectic world, she treasures these moments to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with her body. Beyond the mat, Cat is a passionate foodie, avid reader, and dedicated gamer. She delights in exploring new places and cherishing quality time with friends, recognizing that these moments bring richness and meaning to her life.
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Camille Ritchie
Front Desk, Burien
Camille’s yoga journey began in 2021 at Be Yoga during a time when she felt lost in the world. After just one class, she noticed a shift in her mental well-being that encouraged her to keep coming back. Drawn in by the welcoming community and inspiring teachers, Camille gradually discovered that yoga was more than chasing endorphins, it was a path to deeper connection and self-awareness. Today, Camille works at the front desk, cherishing her role in the Be Yoga community along with the opportunity to connect with others along their journey of self-discovery.
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Chris Conyers
Front Desk, Burien
CC found yoga after an injury during a pivotal time in her life. As she explored the mind-body-spirit connection, she began to feel more at home in her body, grew curious about yoga philosophy, and discovered Be Yoga as a safe space to be vulnerable, build connections with others, and cultivate self-love. Passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive space, Chris believes yoga is for every body and every stage of life. Drawing from her own experience with a fuller body and adapting traditional asanas, her practice emphasizes accessibility, breathwork, mindful movement, and confidence-building.
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Nhu Nguyen
Front Desk, Renton
Nhu initially came to yoga in search of a low-impact workout that would still challenge her physically. Stepping onto the mat gave her the space to disconnect from the outside world and fully embrace the present moment. Outside of yoga, Nhu enjoys cooking, going on road trips, and exploring the outdoors.
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Samirah Smith
Front Desk, Renton
Samirah fell in love with yoga after her very first class. The way it made her feel, both mentally and physically, was something she hadn’t experienced before. The benefits were immediate, and the sense of calm and connection kept her coming back. What truly sealed it for her was the community. From day one, she felt welcomed and supported, and she’s so grateful to now be part of that experience for others. Yoga has truly changed her life, and because of that, she feels inspired to welcome everyone to Be Yoga with the same kindness and support that she received. Samirah wants others to feel just as seen, safe, and connected as she did from the start. Outside of yoga, she loves spending time with friends and family, discovering new coffee shops, and hanging out with her dog. Samirah is always traveling whenever she gets the chance; it’s one of her favorite ways to recharge and find inspiration. Whether it’s a quick getaway or a new city, Samirah loves exploring and soaking in new experiences.

