Guided by experienced, heart-led teachers
Each STL Yoga Collective gathering is supported by local instructors, wellness practitioners, and facilitators who share a passion for mindful, alcohol-free connection and community care.✽ Guided by a rotating collective of trusted St. Louis teachers and facilitators, each bringing their own modality and lived experience to create grounded, inclusive gatherings. We collaborate with heart-led professionals committed to kindness, presence, and growing community.
✽ Guided by a rotating collective of trusted St. Louis teachers and facilitators, each bringing their own modality and lived experience to create grounded, inclusive gatherings. We collaborate with heart-led professionals committed to kindness, presence, and growing community.
Meet the teachers and facilitators who help bring each STL Yoga Collective event to life. From gentle yoga and meditation to sound healing and mindful movement, every guide is thoughtfully chosen to support a welcoming, all-levels experience. These are not just instructors — they are collaborators, community leaders, and fellow humans walking the path alongside you.
Meet Your Guides
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Name (Template)
Modality: (Yoga • Meditation • Breathwork • Sound Healing • Mindfulness • etc.)
Short Bio (2–3 sentences template):
[Name] is a St. Louis–based [modality] practitioner who is passionate about helping others reconnect with themselves through mindful, accessible practices. Their approach is warm, inclusive, and rooted in meeting people exactly where they are — whether they are brand new or deep in their wellness journey. -
Danielle Tridenti
Opening Circle Facilitator
Danielle will open our gathering with intention setting and grounding, helping create a welcoming, connected space for the day ahead. Her approach centers on presence, mindfulness, and cultivating a sense of shared community from the very beginning.
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Jeni Bailey
Foundational Yoga Guide
Jeni leads our “Root” practice, a gentle, all-levels yoga session focused on grounding, stability, and reconnecting with breath and body. Her supportive teaching style makes every participant feel comfortable, capable, and at ease in their practice.
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April Elliot
Flow Practice Guide
April guides our “Blossom” flow, an intentional and heart-centered movement experience designed to encourage openness, growth, and fluid expression through yoga. Her sequences invite participants to move with purpose and confidence.
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Siri Atma Kaur
Sound Healing Practitioner
Siri offers a restorative sound healing experience to help integrate the day’s movement and reflection. Her work creates space for deep relaxation, inner stillness, and emotional reset through the power of sound and vibration.
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Shannon Lenzen
Closing Circle Facilitator & STL Yoga Collective Founder
Shannon will close the gathering with reflection and gratitude, helping anchor the experience and carry its intention forward. As the founder of STL Yoga Collective, she is passionate about creating alcohol-free, heart-centered community experiences rooted in kindness and connection.
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Benni
Touch Therapy Dog
Benni is a certified touch therapy dog through Duo Dogs, Inc., a St. Louis nonprofit that connects people with expertly trained assistance and therapy dogs. His sweet presence brings a sense of calm, comfort, and a little extra joy — offering gentle connection, grounding energy, and plenty of tail-wagging support throughout the gathering.
STL Yoga Collective was created to be community-driven and ever-evolving. Instead of a fixed teaching staff, we intentionally collaborate with local yoga instructors, wellness practitioners, and heart-led facilitators who align with our mission of alcohol-free connection and mindful living.
This allows each event to feel unique, supportive, and reflective of the diverse voices within the St. Louis wellness community — while still maintaining a grounded, cohesive experience for attendees.