Teachers
Jamie Monte - Owner
Jamie has been walking the path of yoga for over two decades, guided by breath, movement, and a deep devotion to the mystery. Her classes are a steady offering of lighthearted energy, creative sequencing, and spiritual depth. With mantra, mudra, and myth woven through her flow, Jamie holds space for transformation—where curiosity becomes clarity, and devotion cracks open the heart. Her practice is an invitation to meet yourself fully and move from that sacred place within.
Matthew Monte - Owner
A lifelong student of myth, meditation, and philosophy, Matthew teaches with the heart of a seeker and the soul of a rebel. His classes are an upbeat and playful destruction of definitions and limitations - a fearless, lighthearted dive into the depths of who we are. Drawing from classical yogic disciplines with a strong focus on anatomy and alignment, Matthew's teaching is about process over perfection, presence over performance, and truth over everything.
Emily Banko - Teacher
Rooted in the lineage of Dharma Yoga, Emily brings a deep sense of mindfulness, compassion, and discipline to every class. With a heart for travel she blends global experiences into a teaching style that is both grounded and expansive. As a professional chef, Emily also sees yoga as nourishment for the soul—offering students a chance to connect, breathe, and move with intention.
Tommy Linares - Teacher
Tommy aspires to lead as a compassionate and intentional yoga teacher who blends mindful movement with intentional breath. With a background in Hatha and heated Vinyasa yoga, Tommy creates inclusive, grounding spaces for students of all levels to explore connection, breath, and strength. Whether guiding a calming flow or an energizing sequence, Tommy encourages students to show up as they are and leave feeling more whole.
Megan McClain - Teacher
Megan is committed to teaching practices that help us reclaim and remember our common humanity...breathing, moving, gardening, meditation, and asana practice. A devoted practitioner who built and evolved her own practice through self-study and therapeutic practices, Megan teaches to empower others in learning how to apply yoga to their daily lives and live with intention beyond the mat. As an Aries, Megan builds class with passion, fire, and determination--grounded in what Nature is teaching us each day & season!
Megan has worked teaching theater to Buffalo youth for the past 24 years, blending her strong voice and devotion for justice and kindness in all safe spaces. Megan is a Buffalo native, a mother of two incredible young women, loves lifting weights and is welcoming middle-life.