The brains behind Middle River Yoga - Alex is inspired to help others experience peace and feel at home in their bodies. She traveled to Costa Rica in 2016 to begin her journey as a lifelong student of Yoga (RYT 200) and has been teaching in the Baltimore area since. She is also a Massage Therapist who understands the innate need for movement & touch. Yoga is a lifestyle practice that goes far beyond the mat and is available to everyone despite any life circumstance. Alex is honored to be a guide for others on the journey. When she’s not teaching, studying, or practicing, she finds great joy in being close to the water, exploring new & familiar places, eating delicious food, dancing to good music, and enjoying life with people she loves.

As a passionate advocate for holistic well-being, Danielle is also a certified health coach, empowering students to nourish their bodies, minds, and spirits both on and off the mat. With her guidance, students discover how to cultivate sustainable habits, find balance in their lives, and thrive in every aspect of their wellness journey.

Drawing from her extensive training and experience, Danielle creates dynamic and engaging classes that cater to students of all levels and interests. Whether floating on water in a SUP yoga session, defying gravity in aerial yoga, or exploring the depths of mindfulness in traditional practice, she inspires students to embrace curiosity, challenge their limits, and find joy in movement and self-expression.At the heart of her teaching philosophy is a commitment to fostering connection and community. Danielle creates a welcoming and supportive environment where students feel empowered to explore, grow, and connect with themselves and others. With her compassionate guidance, she invites students to embark on a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and holistic well-being.Join Danielle on the mat and discover the endless possibilities of yoga and wellness. Together let’s soar, flow, and thrive.

Colleen Carpenter (RYT 200) has an infectious enthusiasm for experiencing the fullness of life. For the past 15 years she has been exploring the practice of yoga and her fascination with neuroscience to tune the body and center the mind. Colleen’s greatest passion is living in the moment with her two boys and her loving husband.

Emily Fleming (M.A.T., RYT500, RCYT, YACEP) is a dynamic educator and yoga practitioner whose sankalpa, “Soft Heart, Courageous Truth”, guides her daily interactions and sparks her motivation to offer yogic practices to students of all ages. Emily holds multiple certificates of completion including a 200-hour hatha yoga training through Earth Heart Yoga, a 300-hour training through Rasa Yoga with Sianna Sherman, a 95-hour kids yoga training with Little Flower Yoga, and an 85-hour prenatal yoga training completed with Lily Dwyer-Begg. Emily has taught yoga in various capacities in and around Baltimore for the last 9 years, and was, most notably, the Community Leader and a regular teacher for Free Baltimore Yoga from 2017-2021.