OWNER + INSTRUCTOR

Sofia is a hands on Myofascial Release therapist, MELT method instructor, HIIT Instructor & Sound Healing Practitioner. Her background originates from being a college athlete and getting in to pain early on in life through wear and tear of her body. After college, she became very interested in fascia and started studying the physiology of the human body as well as massage therapy techniques. Over the last 8 years she has devoted herself to learning more about the body, how we can get out of pain, and what other factors are causing us to carry discomfort (emotionally and physically). Teaching MELT has become one of Sofia's favorite ways to bring awareness to others about their potential imbalances and stuck stress. It is an incredible modality that aids us in the process of recovery and adaptation. She also believes that strength and endurance training, when done intentionally, is an important factor in enhancing longevity. Her love of massage therapy and energetics also lead her to Sound Healing, which is another of her favorite ways to regulate the nervous system. Overall, Sofia is very passionate about many forms of self care and ultimately that is what led her to opening Vitality.

KIDS YOGA & MELT INSTRUCTOR

Rachel Glowacki is a yoga teacher, writer, and thought leader in the kids yoga field. She specializes in mindful movement for all ages and abilities and has been teaching since 1999. She's an award-winning author of the Kids Yogaverse storybook apps. Rachel hopes that one day mindful movement will be taught regularly in schools just like math and science! She is also a Level 1 MELT Method instructor. She believes that a calm brain is a learning brain and a healthy body is a happy body, principles she shares with her students young and old. Rachel lives with her husband and two sons in Edwards, CO.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Since 2017, Kirstie has been sharing her yoga journey across her beloved community of Vail and Eagle, Colorado.Her path is one of devotion, exploring the depths of the Spiritual Heart through yoga and meditation—a practice that grows richer and more profound each year.As a guide, Kirstie brings a warm, heart-centered approach to teaching, inviting others into dynamic, fluid movement woven with a steady message of curiosity, acceptance, and self-love.She encourages her students to embrace themselves and their bodies with open hearts and minds, creating a space where everyone can feel seen, supported, and empowered on their own journey.

Kirstie credentials include:

200hr YTT with Karen Anderson

300hr YTT with Morgan Kulas, Aarunya Yoga School

DaoYin and Yin & Restorative with Morgan Kulas, Aarunya Yoga School

Buti with Nani Berger, Buti MVMT

Buddhist Meditation with Karen Anderson

Yoga Nidra with Jeremy Wolf

Reiki Master through various teachers 

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Claire Ewing is a yoga teacher and owner of Brand & Body Fit, a movement and branding agency based in the Vail Valley of Colorado. She believes that moving your body and creating your own personal brand are powerfully connected to your whole-being.

As an E-RYT 500 CorePower Yoga trained instructor, Claire's classes are rooted in strength and storytelling to support women's advancement on and off their mat. Claire's energy-giving classes have been taken by hundreds nationwide, online and at international retreats.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

PT, DPT, OCS, RYT, CLMS

Erin first started practicing yoga as a child! She graduated from Dartmouth College with Honors and a Senior Fellowship in Biology and Native American Studies in 2002. She was a 3 time NCAA All American and continued ski racing in Alaska, competing on the National Team at the Europa Cup level and winning 2 National Championships. Erin earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado in 2011 with the Mary Gosnell Award for Clinical Excellence. Erin has practiced physical therapy for the last 11 years gaining expertise in Functional Dry Needling, as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist and obtaining her Lifestyle Medicine Certificate. Erin is a registered Yoga Teacher since 2003, trained in the Iyemgar tradition. She is a board certified Lifestyle Medicine specialist. Erin’s background as a professional athlete combined with her personal interests in orthopedics, lifestyle medicine and yoga helps others focus, reflect, and refine personal wellness.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Mariah was drawn to yoga in 2010, shortly after leaving her hometown of Monroe, WA, when she was walking down a quaint sidewalk in small town, Rhode Island, when the waft of a peculiar aroma was rushing down a rickety set of stairs and into the street. Having not prior considered being a yogi, or living holistically, she was overcome with a sense of wonder and contentment when she arrived to the top of the staircase, where the fragrance turned out to be a stick of patchouli incense, pleasantly smoldering outside of a hot room where a group of people were upside down and smiling. Yoga and all that surrounds it, has since been her only way of life. With the intent of living with just that feeling, wonder and contentment, bringing others along for the journey, starting with the uplifting, yet grounding practice that is yoga; the arduous, yet mindful practice of meditation; and the paramount and advantageous lifestyle of overall wellbeing.

She swiftly followed up this valiant life choice, by obtaining her 200hr-RYT at that same rustic old studio in Rhode island and subsequently taught at a few studios throughout New England for two years.

After much traveling, and practicing in nearly every town she's visited around the country and in some others around the globe, life brought her to Colorado. Particularly, Eagle.

Here in Eagle, Mariah is a stained glass artist at her own studio called “Your Glass is Mine”; a Barista, making only the most decadent and artful of cups of coffee at Yeti’s Grind, a professional thrift-flipper with an eye for many aesthetics; and a teacher at the Vitality Collective, bringing wellness in the mind and body through the connection of breath and movement.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Sara first found yoga in high school and would attend classes with her sister at the local YMCA in suburban Milwaukee. Later on in Denver, wanting to deepen her practice and find balance in life, Sara practiced hot power yoga averaging 4-6 days a week at Big Power Yoga under the direction of Laura Rust. She also completed lightyear leadership level 1 training, led by Susanne Conrad, former Director of Possibility at Lululemon, focusing on both vision and goal setting, along with integrating the full self into leadership. During Covid, Sara was studying for a MBA and felt called to add a yoga teacher training to her schedule. She completed a 200 hour Power Yoga Teacher Training that focused on the Baptiste methodology and also meditation. A lifelong student, Sara also completed a creative sequencing training with Kirstie Lovelace, and uses that knowledge in her classes to create tapas and flow. She brings an energetic and intentional energy to her classes, and loves helping students reach new depths by working their edge and uncovering new layers.

SOUND HEALING & REIKI PRACTITIONER

River is a being immersed in her transformational process of ascension; wholly aligned with the pure intention of fulfilling her integrated celestial body agreements and contracts in service to the activation of each of our sacred hearts center. You can find River engaging with the life long lessons of the universal law of expansion within the realms of motherhood, infusing golden life force energy into chocolate, as an energetic healer & intuitive, feng shui & organizational consultation, reiki practitioner master/teacher, and grateful to be sharing this experience with you in this moment as a Guide to Unity.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Alana grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia and began her yoga journey at age 17 to deepen her connection with the natural beauty of her surroundings. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and studied in Rishikesh, India, to become RYT 500 certified. She is a dedicated Ashtanga practitioner and has studied under Sharath Jois, David Swenson, Kino Macgregor, and others. Since beginning her yoga teaching journey, Alana has continued her education and completed multiple trainings on creative sequencing, anatomy and alignment, meditation, breathwork, and children’s yoga. Alana fell in love with teaching kids yoga and completed her Registered Children's Yoga Teacher training in 2020. Alana has taught kids yoga full-time for 2 years and developed yoga and social-emotional learning curriculum for schools. She specializes in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and children’s yoga. Alana is a Yoga Alliance continuing education provider and passionate about merging mindfulness and movement. She is enthusiastic about empowering individuals to live with purpose, gratitude, and authenticity, equipping all ages with the tools of yoga to navigate life’s challenges. When she’s not practicing yoga, Alana enjoys traveling, snowboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, reading, and further enjoying the beauty of our natural world.

TAI CHI INSTRUCTOR

Chris is a tai chi instructor. Chris has been practicing tai chi for 10 years and received his teaching certificate from Master Elaine Waters in 2018. Chris enjoys teaching this ancient art using a modern, practical approach. Using a combination of qigong and tai chi, Chris focuses on proper body mechanics and energy flow. Chris's tai chi lineage is Master Elaine Waters, to William C.C. Chen, to Cheng Man-ch'ing.

Chris has lived in the valley for 6 years and spends his free time with his wife - playing with their dog and enjoying everything the mountains have to offer.

YOGA & HIIT INSTRUCTOR

Jess has been an athlete her entire life. She grew up in the Berkshire hills of Massachusetts ski racing and playing soccer and tennis.  After highschool, she stopped playing competitive sports.  She knew movement was deeply healing for her, so she started to trail run and plan her own workouts.  Jess has also been spiritual her entire life,  knowing there was more within.  When she finally discovered yoga in 2014, she felt home.  A space to simplify and connect.  In 2020, she received her 200 hour YTT through Aarunya Yoga with Morgan Kulas and Chelsea Winters.  This training sparked the beginning of a life-long love.  In 2023, She began her 300 YTT through Aarunya Yoga with Morgan Kulas.  This year-long dharma mentorship disciplined her home practice.  In the summer of 2024, she received her HIIT Instructor certification.   Today, she strives to curate her life to allow for the organic ebb and flow of energy.  Jess finds balance and joy in teaching Vinyasa and HIIT.  

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

As a certified and Licensed Massage Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher [200 hr RYT] passionate about teaching and continuing to learn through her students, Mariah leads synchronized and challenging classes based on mindful transitions and deep breath practices. With a background in Trauma Informed Yoga, energetic alignment, anatomy and senior chair yoga, she is passionate about empowering her students at any level in their physical practice. She has been teaching vinyasa, power yoga, yin, prenatal, and youth yoga since 2018. Mariah’s classes motivate all levels of students through her enthusiasm about energetic alignments, hands-on assists, and body awareness to build strength from the foundation of each pose. Prepare to be soothed.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Aeslyn, born and raised in the Vail Valley started her yoga journey after a snowboarding injury and found the magical healing properties of yoga, not only for the body, but for the mind as well. As someone who has always struggled with anxiety, showing up on her mat has provided an oasis, a place free from the daily worry that has led to a transformation for her mind, body and soul. Aeslyn dove deep into the holistic healing realm when she decided to become a Licenses Massage Therapist in May 2023. She also completed her 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training in August 2023. In addition, she is a certified sound healer, reiki level 1 practitioner, and certified in ear seeding! She is someone who has a deep desire and passion for helping others while also assisting in their healing journey, whatever it may look like. Alongside her background in psychology, her passion for helping others heal their mind, body and soul can be seen in her teaching style and just overall sense of care for those around her. Since diving deep into her journey, Aeslyn has also completed her New Generations Kid’s Yoga Instructor and Mindfulness certification, and hopes to share her love for yoga and healing with children of all ages. Being traditionally trained in Vinyasa and Hatha, you can expect her knowledge of anatomy and physiology to be incorporated into a flowy, fun class with hints of alignment and rest. You can find Aeslyn outside— hiking, paddle boarding, camping, skiing or at the studio taking classes. Whether on or off the mat she wants to be a resource for you on your healing journey not only through movement, but through providing support and a listening ear.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Chloe admires the art of the yoga practice. There is something so innately human to be able to connect breath to movement. She encourages her students to come back home to their bodies during their flow, and to enjoy the journey that is the human experience. From small town Ohio to the Rocky Mountains, yoga has been a constant home for Chloe.
When she is not on her yoga mat, Chloe is either writing, on the mountain, or writing on the mountain.

PERSONAL TRAINER & KICKBOXING INSTRUCTOR

I’m all about helping people crush their fitness goals and boost their confidence! With a background in leadership and community building, I bring energy and fun to every workout, whether it’s strength training, HIIT, or cardio. My mission is to create a positive, supportive vibe where everyone can succeed and feel great while doing it! Gabe is a NASM Certified personal trainer and fitness coach.

MEDITATION INSTRUCTOR

Elena is a Yoga, Ayurveda, and Primordial Sound Meditation teacher. With a background in language and literature teaching and a decade of teaching experience in a range of multicultural environments, she is deeply passionate about sharing her knowledge, her energy, and her light in her classes. She loves teaching public classes and working with students one-on-one.

SOUND HEALING INSTRUCTOR

Katie's spiritual journey began many years ago and is ever present. By focusing on movement, meditation, nutrition, community and spirituality, Katie continues to raise her own vibrational frequency and is sharing her light with others. She is currently studying health & wellness coaching with FMCA. Her values revolve around embracing this human experience by showing up authentically.

In 2023, she completed a Sound Healer Certification with EJ Brumfield
and learned how pure intentions, plus frequencies, can truly heal
mind, body and soul. Katie is excited to share the magical power of Sound Healing through sound bath meditation. She believes that we each need to be seen, heard, and loved in order to thrive.

Yoga Instructor

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Kate began practicing yoga more than two decades ago as a means of sports recovery (her first yoga class was taken in her parent’s basement to a Rodney Yee movie on their VCR player)! It wasn’t until later in life when she was living in Thailand and Indonesia that she found yoga to be the most accessible form of movement. There she started practicing Ashtanga and Vinyasa regularly and the fluidity, and meditative qualities captured her heart. Her greatest passions (art and running) have been geared towards finding a “flow state” and mind-body connection, so yoga fell naturally into the fold for her. Little did she know that her formative yoga experience would prepare her for her yoga certification 15 years later which was in a hybrid format online and culminated on the shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. Kate is always learning and expanding her experience and knowledge of this lifelong practice, and most recently received her training in Yoga Sculpt. Her approach to yoga remains ever focused on the balance between strength and flexibility and in her upbeat and energizing classes you can expect to sweat, flow and have fun!