Fran is a 500 hour RYT certified yoga instructor.  She also has certifications in Kid's Yoga, Katherine Roberts "Yoga for Golfers," Restorative Yoga, Reiki 1 & 2, Ayurveda, and Yoga Nidra.  She received her 200-hr YTT w/ Cathy Valentine Yoga and her 300-hr YTT w/ Sojourner Walker-Williams Sacred Sutras training.  ​

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Fran enjoys traveling, reading, golfing, spending time with family and pets, and of course practicing yoga any chance she gets. 

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Having her own yoga studio has been a vision for many years.  To actually have one is a dream come true!​

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Her love for making people happy  and feeling good is what fills her heart with joy.  Her passion for sharing yoga is something that she believes feeds your body, mind and soul.  She loves to bring community together, make connections and create experiences that feed the soul. 

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Cathy Valentine is a 200 hour certified Yogi with over 20 years of teaching experience.

Her style has often been referred to as a mix of skill and spirit as each of her classes combines the physical challenge of Yoga asanas with a spiritual undertone, creating what has been referred to as an “alluring” experience.

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Her love of Eastern philosophy, spirituality and understanding of anatomy are all weaved skillfully into her teachings.

By combining these skills with the ancient teachings of Yoga, Cathy’s goal is to encourage her students to find insight and answers to life’s deeper questions.

What does YOUR body and mind need? The responses can vary from

day to day, as well as change with the seasons, and along with the

roller coaster journey of life events.

I am Roxy Nino, and Yoga has been an essential part of my life for

over 35 years. Originally from New York City, I moved to Southern

Maryland to become an American Sign Language interpreter.

Transitioning from the fast-paced city lifestyle of the Northeast and

in my search for balance in life, I decided to become a Certified Yoga

Teacher, RYT500. Since then, teaching has been the most joy filled

and inner healing pursuit that I love sharing.

Come explore Zen Barre and experience how to Stretch &

Strengthen, reignite your Core & More, while incorporating

elements of essential oils, Pilates, ballet, meditation, mindfulness

and stimulation of circulation. All levels welcomed to decompress,

deepen your breath, and delight yourself with finding your way with

effort and ease.

E-500 RYT/BLACK BELT KUNG FU SHAOLIN - QIGONG

Patricia Masson, originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador, is a movement specialist blending yoga, cognitive science, and martial arts. With a background in teaching and a lifelong passion for mind-body practices, she holds black belt status in Shaolin Wushu and certifications in Yoga(E-500RYT), Qigong, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Her signature program, CBT Yoga by Paty Masson, integrates mindfulness, movement, and brain fitness to support cognitive function and emotional resilience. Specializing in Trauma Informed Yoga,  Yoga for Arthritis, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s, she works with seniors and caregivers to enhance memory, coordination, and well-being.

Patricia earned her Brain Fitness Coach Certification in November 2024 and now teaches Brain Fitness workshops, where she blends yoga, strength training, and Brain Gym techniques to boost memory, focus, and reaction speed. She continues to explore how movement and cognition intersect to foster lifelong brain health. ​

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Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master, received her 200 hour training in 2001 after practicing yoga for a decade. 

Karen is an open, warm and welcoming person who is devoted to the life-long study of yoga and it is her greatest pleasure to share her love of yoga with her students. 

Karen is certified in Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Energy Medicine Yoga, and Meditation. Karen also offers South Baths and is in training for one to one Sound Healing.

Sojourner Williams (E-RYT 800+) is a yoga  instructor, Ayurvedic practitioner, author and energy healer. Sojourner completed her 200 hour Vinyasa yoga teacher training at Laughing Lotus Yoga in 2008 and has been teaching yoga ever since.

Sojourner completed additional training at Laughing Lotus to specialize in Restorative, Yin and Yoga Nidra and in 2020, completed a 500 hour Kundalini Yoga and Meditation program at Yoga Farm in upstate New York.

Her teaching is an intuitive integration of all of these lineages. Sojourner is a practicing Reiki master and trainer, Kemetic Alchemy energy healer, reader of the Akashic Records and Ayurvedic herbalist and practitioner.

She mostly lives in Brooklyn with her husband and three children but is often in her garden in southern Maryland too.

Hi, my name is Sonja.

I am excited to join the Zentral Station Team!!!

I was so disconnected from before I began practicing yoga.

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Socially - I distanced myself from people.  Physically -disconnected from my body.  Mentally - unaware of all the thoughts running through my mind and the ailments that they can cause. I started practicing for the physical benefits. I had a lower back fusion in 2014.  A consistent yoga practice allows me to move freely.

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I discovered the benefits of yoga evolving into much more than just physical. Yoga touched every area of my life. I have experienced its healing power - mind, body and soul.

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I received my 200hr YTT in 2018.  I teach hatha and vinyasa yoga.  As a yoga teacher I aspire to improve the well being of others through therapeutic exercise and empower them to commit to long-term health goals.  I strive to help beginners feel comfortable in their practice, learn essential alignment and ensure a safe practice for everyone.

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When I am not practicing yoga you can find me chillin with my cats, watching a detective show , skydiving and going to the sauna.

Ruth has been practicing yoga since 2013. The love, energy, and passion for yoga

blossomed which inspired her to enroll in a 200 hour yoga teaching program.

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She is a 2019 200 hour teacher training graduate of Cathy Valentine Yoga / Live Out

Loud Yoga Studio, La Plata, MD; and a certified Level 1 & 2 USUI / Holy Fire II Reiki Practitioner.

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She has been teaching since August 2019, Live Out Loud Yoga, Meridian Fitness,

SMAC Fitness, Charles County Public Schools, Private sessions, and Edelen Station

Neighborhood Clubhouse.

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Ruth incorporates gentle flow, strength, and stillness, with a variety of music, in her

practice. She feels that yoga is a way of life; always looking deep inside to find self love and inner peace.

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Susan has been working in the fitness industry for 30+ years. She is an AFAA certified group exercise instructor and an ACE certified personal trainer.  She also has obtained multiple certifications throughout the years for individual formats. She teaches many varying fitness classes to include Pilates, step aerobics, group cycling, strength conditioning, and senior fitness.

As a mother, licensed realtor and fitness professional she understands the importance of balancing family, career and good health practices. Susan believes that a body in motion stays in motion and that good nutrition is a key ingredient to overall fitness. Her passion for good health and fitness is what guides her and she loves to share that passion with her clients.



 

RYT 200 HRS CERTIFIED

JULY 2019

La Plata MD

Instructor – Beginners / Level 1/2

I began my yoga journey in my early 50’s in search of an exercise regimen to maintain strength and flexibility without the stress and strain of sports and gyms…I started slow with a home practice and dvd’s - but when I had

my first group class experience, I instantly fell in love with the camaraderie and completeness one feels after an uplifting group practice…I love teaching beginners so that they can realize that same feeling minus the fear and

intimidation of a group setting. Having worked in the corporate world with long work weeks of commuting, computers, and deadlines, my passion is to lead otherwise sedentary adults how to tap into their inner selves to feel and move every muscle in their body – and then increase their enthusiasm to come back for more…

My “All Levels” class style teaches yoga basics to build a solid and safe foundation so that even beginners can participate with modifications - and with continued practice build their personal practice to the level they feel

comfortable. I truly believe that my yoga practice has improved my health and well-being and has kept me younger than my true age – physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Robynn Powers is a Health Coach with a BA in Psychology and a certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Pre/Post-natal Exercise Specialist, and Group Fitness Instructor.

She helps Moms get off the diet roller coaster and start feeling good in and about their bodies, so they can have the freedom, energy and confidence for a fulfilling and healthy life. Robynn believes that there is no one size fits all when it comes to health and well-being and our bodies know what they need. We just need to listen. We are meant to enjoy healthy activities, including moving our bodies.

She is passionate about helping Moms because they deserve to feel their best, but also as a way to put an end to the generational diet cycle that tends to get passed down from Moms to their kids

Julie Adolphsen-Odenz is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher and is excited to teach at Zentral Station!  

Julie has been practicing yoga for 20 years and is certified in Reiki, Levels 1 and 2.  Her yoga flows embrace Buddhist, Eastern, and Celtic philosophies. She strongly believes that yoga has the amazing ability to bring union and healing to the mind, body, heart, and spirit.

During the school year, Julie teaches elementary band at several elementary schools in Charles County.  She loves teaching, music, yoga, meditation, walking in nature, mythology, and of course her wonderful family!  

Julie looks forward to seeing you at her classes! Namaste!