yoga for life.

Some of my fondest memories are those where I've been regularly practicing or involved with the yoga community. The connection yoga gives me to myself, as well as to others, is deeply meaningful. I believe yoga nurtures the vital mind-body connection. I want to help others discover this connection within themselves so they feel confident listening to and trusting their bodies. Having grown up doing gymnastics, cheer, dive and yoga, movement (physical and mental) holds a special place in my life and I love exploring all styles of yoga. I believe developing a yoga practice is a lifelong journey unique to the individual and I feel very grateful to continue mine here at The Life Studio.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse 

Tara grew up in Lander, Wyoming, where her love for the outdoors took root. Now a wife and mom, she finds joy in family adventures and exploring the beautiful landscapes around her.

Fitness is a big part of Tara’s life. As a certified StrongFirst Level 1 instructor, she loves helping others get stronger and more active. Whether it’s leading a workout or just encouraging friends, she’s all about making fitness fun.

Travel and concerts are her escapes. Tara enjoys discovering new places and sharing live music experiences with friends and family. She believes in the power of positivity and aims to inspire those around her to embrace life and stay active.

Life Shape LEAD

StrongFirst Level 1

Katie was born and raised here in beautiful Montana. She is a former public educator and classically trained ballet dancer. She is an outdoor enthusiast, wife, and mom who’s passionate about making yoga accessible to all. She believes yoga meets you exactly where you are, helping you find strength, balance, and peace—on and off the mat. Katie has been a student of yogic practices her whole adult life and now enjoys sharing this passion in her role as an instructor at The Life Studio. Improving overall community health and wellbeing through these holistic practices is her heart's biggest desire!

B.S. Health and Human Development

M.S. Early Intervention/Childhood Special Education

Certified Mindfulness Instructor

Certified Trauma Informed Specialist

Lisa is a local mosaic artist and sound therapist. She has a variety of skills and talents and is one of those people that is always learning new things. She was trained in Hatha yoga for many years. She loves utilizing props for proper alignment of poses. Her focus now in yoga is her slow and carefully sequenced restorative class.

5 Lineages of Master Reiki

Cranio Sacral 

Virbro Acoustic Practitioner 

Tarot Card Reader and Educator

Naomi Schadt was born and raised in Watertown, Wisconsin, before moving to Bozeman to attend Montana State University. While earning her degrees, she discovered yoga as a much-needed refuge from the academic grind—and she’s been practicing ever since.

In 2024, Naomi began training for and running half marathons, quickly realizing the importance of balance in her routine. She integrates weight training, yoga, and Pilates into her cross-training and recovery, finding that movement is not just about performance but also about staying grounded and feeling her best.

When she's not on the mat, Naomi can be found lost in a good book, experimenting in the kitchen, or soaking up the outdoors—whether hiking, floating, or camping. She also loves live music, caring for her ever-growing jungle of houseplants, and doting on her adorably demanding cat, Duchess.

Originally from Northern Virginia, Erica was introduced to fitness at a young age, growing up in a gym environment with a father who was a bodybuilder. This early exposure to strength training and physical activity shaped their lifelong passion for fitness and wellness. With a deep love for the outdoors, Erica embraces an active lifestyle, constantly seeking new ways to challenge her body and mind.

An avid traveler and lifelong learner, Erica is committed to expanding her knowledge - within the fitness world and beyond. 

Erica's approach to fitness integrates strength, endurance, and mindfulness, helping others not only achieve their fitness goals but also discover the joy of movement and self-improvement.

 Kelli has been immersed in movement since the age of five, starting with dance and later discovering yoga in 2008 while living in Hawaii. Twice-daily walks to a Waikiki studio became a grounding ritual, offering a deep connection between body and spirit.

In 2012, a new opportunity brought her to Montana, where she found Bozeman Power Yoga. Trained in the Ashtanga lineage, she earned her 200-hour certification in early 2023 and now teaches power vinyasa at multiple locations. She has since expanded her training with certifications in Vinyasa Power Yoga, Sculpt Yoga, The Art of Vinyasa, and Jonah Kest’s 7 Doorways methodology.

Kelli sees yoga as a pathway to inner peace. Through creative, breath-driven vinyasa flows, she invites students to embrace the present moment and deepen their self-connection. Off the mat, she fuels her adventurous spirit by hiking, camping, traveling, and exploring Montana’s natural beauty.

My yoga journey began in college in order to stay healthy and build strength and flexibility. Countless vinyasa flows later, I found myself desiring a deeper relationship with my yoga practice, leading to my decision to pursue a teaching certification through YogaMotion Academy (RYT-200 June 2019 graduate). Throughout the months of training, my personal yoga practice matured both physically and spiritually. It was this profound connection to yoga that has drawn me to the teacher’s seat with the yearning to help bring others a deeply spiritual and foundational yoga practice.

Debbie Watkins started practicing yoga in the 70's with the formerly prominent Light of Yoga Society in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.  Putting her practice aside for many years, her passion for yoga was rekindled twelve years ago.  Yoga has been central to her life since then as witnessed by practicing with numerous teachers, completing a 15-month 200-hour RYT training, increasing her knowledge of yoga philosophy and meditation, working toward her 500-hour certification, and purchasing a yoga studio and teaching all-level classes in the Akron area.  Upon selling her studio and moving to Orange County, CA, Debbie has taught yoga classes in several local studios and continues teaching on Zoom since 2020.

Mati grew up in Montana, where her love of moving through the mountains first took root. She discovered yoga at a young age, though it wasn’t until early adulthood that the practice became a profound influence in her life. Today, Mati is passionate about sharing yoga to guide others toward deeper self-trust and more purposeful living. She is pursuing her Katonah Yoga® teaching certification, and you may notice a subtle weaving of this theory in her classes. Off the mat, Mati runs SIS ✶ SISTERS IN SNOW, a global community for women driven by winter pursuits. 

For Keely, yoga has been a deep well of personal enrichment which has continued to inspire her to share this practice through teaching. In this space, she gets to bridge her love for embodied movement with empowering others to actualize their amazing potential. Yoga offers us a deeper relationship with ourselves, and Keely is passionate about guiding people home to themselves.

In 2021, Keely completed her yoga teacher training in Peru and has since had the opportunity to teach in a variety of different studios to an endless array of people. She loves to see this practice bring people of all walks of life together, and cherishes the community she finds at the heart of each space. 

When she’s not on her mat, Keely is most likely outside. She is local to Three Forks where she lives and works on her family ranch.

Victoria has been practicing yoga since 2012 and brings a decade of passion, experience, and heart to her teaching. She is a 200-hour certified instructor through a Baptiste-affiliated studio and holds a Level II Barkan Method certification. Over the years, she has taught students of all levels—spending five years teaching on an Air Force base as well as sharing her practice at several yoga studios.

When she’s not on the mat, you can find Victoria hiking Montana trails with her golden retriever, Kiah, soaking up every bit of sunshine the summer months have to offer. She lives off-grid in a converted skoolie, which fuels her love for adventure, travel, and creative cooking. Victoria’s classes blend strength, mindfulness, and joy, creating space for students to grow both inside and out.