About Pura Vida Barre & Yoga

Sonja's been practicing yoga for 24 years and her love for fitness, health, and well being has lead her in many directions in the fitness industry, with her final destination being yoga and the mind body connection. Sonja is a 500 ERYT,  Reiki Master, Pranic Healer,  and certified in Vinyasa, Yin, Hatha, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Barre, Pranayama, and more. She is almost finished with her current yoga therapy training. She loves personal growth and sharing her time and space with others that desire inner growth, connection, inspiration, and empowerment through self awareness. She loves her family and her small dog Milo. Her mission as our founder is to create a space for individuals to gather and meet in an environment that fosters personal growth, development, and freedom to be genuine. 

Gabbi’s love for movement began as a competitive swimmer and deepened in college, as a student and hospital worker looking for stress relief. As her passion for a nervous system led approach to wellness grew, she naturally gravitated away from a clinical setting and into instructing. She gained both her yoga and barre certifications in early 2018 and since, has taught thousands of classes and facilitated trainings. Gabbi is an E-RYT and Permaculture Design Certificate holder- with a growing passion for sustainable movement, health, and living in alignment with the body and the natural world.

Jenna has always been active and passionate about fitness. After relocating for her career, she discovered yoga, which ignited her love of mind-body connection & wellness. Her love for yoga inspired her to share & teach others. She started with Yoga, Pi-yo and further expanded her fitness instruction. After returning to the Tri-Cities, she became a NASM PT and completed her 200-hour yoga certification through Pura Vida. Her mission is to enrich others through encouragement, fitness, mind-body connection, nutrition, community & acceptance. When she's not teaching, Jenna enjoys spending time with family and exploring the outdoors.

Jenny grew up near Lake Tahoe, Nevada where she fell in love with socializing, exercise and outdoors.  She got a bachelor's in Health Science and met her husband while attending college.  They moved back to Tri-Cities when they started their family and have 3 kiddos who keep them busy.  She enjoys, and is mediocre at, lots of things including cycling, cooking, singing, reading and sports.  But she is always willing to try anything at least once, especially if she gets to do it with people!  She started teaching group fitness in January 2020 and can't get enough.  She is Barre certified through UpBeat Barre and is also certified in UpBeat Lift, HIGH Fitness and HIGH/Low.  She has a goal to not only deliver a killer workout but get you to smile at least ONCE during class; proving you can indeed have fun while dripping sweat!

Jolene began her yoga teaching journey in 2000 with her first 300-hour teacher training at Amrita in Portland, Oregon, under the guidance of Sarah Joy Marsh.  In 2012 she deepened her practice and teaching skills through a 200-hour training with Pacific Yoga of Seattle, Washington, studying with master instructor Theresa Elliot. Drawn to Yoga for its profound ability to create grounding and balance, Jolene brings a nurturing and joyful presence to her classes. Her teaching style emphasizes mindfulness, alignment, and creating a space where students feel supported and inspired to connect with their breath and bodies.Whether guiding beginners or experienced practitioners, Jolene's compassionate approach invites students to explore their practice with curiosity and ease, leaving each class with a sense of calm and renewed vitality

Bella grew up as an athlete and has always had a deep appreciation for health, movement, and overall well being. She found yoga in college back in 2015, and what began as a regular practice quickly became a meaningful part of her life. Over time, Bella discovered that yoga is not just a workout but a practice rooted in the mind–body connection, breathwork, strength, and inner awareness. During a challenging season of her life, yoga became the stillness within the chaos, helping her feel grounded and present, a support she continues to rely on in her daily life. She completed her 200-hour RYT through Pura Vida School of Yoga in October 2025 and is grateful to now be teaching at Pura Vida. Her classes intentionally blend breathwork, mindful movement, and moments of meditation with dynamic flows that get the body moving, creating a balanced and accessible experience. Outside of the studio, you can find Bella spending time with her, family, friends, and dogs.  She also enjoys traveling, reading, art, and the meaningful connections yoga continues to bring into her life.

Ali opens the door to your healing journey. She is a wife, mom, small business owner, farmer, and a devoted ally to both Indigenous communities and animals. A former collegiate softball player at Cal State Stanislaus, Ali earned her degree in PE: Health & Wellness. She is a certified Women’s Circle Facilitator, Breathwork Facilitator, and Animal Loss Specialist. She also completed Pura Vida’s 200HR Yoga Teacher Training, where she fell in love with how yoga challenges and nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. At the heart of all she does, Ali’s soul work is to support others in remembering their own light.

Kiya discovered yoga and meditation in 2018 during a challenging period in her life. These practices, combined with a certification in life-coaching, breathwork, & hypnotherapy  were pivotal in finding a holistic approach to healing.  She loves enriching her life through learning alongside others in group settings, especially when personal development and holistic health and wellness modalities are involved. A lifelong lover of movement, Kiya loves dance, group fitness classes, sports, and outdoor activities. She’s currently certified in High Fitness, Upbeat Pilates & Barre, and the 200-hour yoga teacher training at Pura Vida. She considers herself a forever student with the goal of continually advancing her skill set to better serve the community.  When she’s not teaching or attending a class, Kiya can be found supporting her six kids’ hobbies, enjoying movie nights with her family, tackling projects with her husband, or dreaming of a tropical getaway.