Meet Our Dedicated Teachers
Our Team is Knowledgeable and Committed
Our instructors are committed to living out the 8-limbed yogic path, both in our personal lives as well as in the time that we spend with you on the mat! We believe that yoga is so much more than “just asana”, and we commit that as you trust us with your practice, we will help you discover so much more than just the physical benefits of yoga. Read about our amazing instructors and their unique backgrounds below.
Kelli SAMMIS, Ed.D.
Owner and founder of The Bridge Yoga
Dr. Kelli Sammis, a retired educational leader, 500-E RYT, and founder of The Bridge Yoga, has been practicing Yoga since the 1980s when she first learned about Gandhi and the path of Karma Yoga.
The Hatha Yoga classes that she teaches at The Bridge, the meditation sessions that she leads daily, and the curriculum she writes for the yoga courses she facilitates are all grounded in her own practice of Bhakti Yoga, mantra practice, and the lessons learned in her daily study of The Bhagavad Gita.
She is an Insight Timer Meditation Guide and has been leading Yoga Retreats (domestically and internationally) for several years. Her doctorate in curriculum has opened many doors in instructional design and professional development, plus, she has authored 3 books for educators, but the curriculum development that has brought her the most joy was designing the curriculum for The Bridge Yoga’s 300hr yoga training: Mantra, Movement, and Meditation – a Journey through the Yogas of the Bhagavad Gita because it has allowed her to make the wisdom teachings she holds most dear accessible to all.
In the last 5 years, her studio, The Bridge Yoga, has grown into a dynamic Sangha of like-hearted humans, gathering together on the mat, on the cushion, and in community to continue learning how to live out and share the principles of compassion, equanimity, and loving-kindness in this 21st century world. It truly is a space that brings a smile to her face and a stillness to her spirit each time she walks in the door.
do things that make your soul smile.
Gina Cherie Cantu
Yin Yoga
Gina Cantu is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher who completed her 200-hour training in 2019 and advanced 300-hour certification in 2025. She specializes in restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and yin yoga, offering deeply calming and intentional practices that support healing, rest, and reconnection. As one of the founding teachers at The Bridge Yoga since its opening in 2021, Gina has been an integral part of cultivating the studio’s welcoming and heart-centered community. She is passionate about creating a space where students feel supported, grounded, and empowered in their practice.
Marnie krajicek
Gentle Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Baby & Me,
Recovery Yoga for Mental Health
Like a tree, you have to find your roots and then you can learn to bend when the wind begins to blow.
Michele Wallis
Gentle Yoga
My name is Michele Wallis. I left my country of origin ‘Trinidad and Tobago’ and moved to College Station with my family in 2008.
I had the fortune of studying under Karen Stollmeyer (Founder of Bliss Yoga Studio Trinidad). I then studied with Swami Brahmavidyanada Saraswati of India, who founded and directs ‘The Institute for Hollistic Yoga – Satyanada Ashram’ in Miami, Florida.
I mention the above, because Yoga for me has always been a tool, or ‘a science’, that can be life changing or ‘transformative’ for the practitioner. Asana or postures are a valuable part of the whole but it doesn’t stop there….you can explore as deeply as you like. Of course everyone is on their own journey and we all move at our ‘personal pace’.
Meeting people and sharing the gift of yoga is a source of great joy to me. I hope to offer a safe and peaceful space, where students can explore and come into their own wisdom. I also hope they find joy, peace and power through their practice, as well as heightened self-awareness and balance both on and off the mat.
Molly MCKinney
Dynamic Flow, Friday Flow
I have had the privilege of practicing yoga for over 20 years and received my 200-hr teaching certificate in 2022 with the lovely and expert team at Vikasa Yoga. The yoga lifestyle has guided me for my entire adult life and is woven into every relationship, interaction, and decision in my life. Yoga has expanded my creativity and cognitive abilities and opened opportunities for energetic expression and flow.
Along with my yoga lifestyle, I am a Cognitive Neuroscientist in training. I often integrate Neuroscience and Psychology into my practice and teaching; I find they complement each other quite well. The classes I teach will focus on both the static and dynamic range as well as the adaptive flexibility and strength of our body, mind, and energy.
When I’m not practicing or teaching, I love to spend time in nature, surrounded by trees or the ocean, with my partner, pets, and friends. I also have the privilege of doing the marketing for The Bridge, and sometimes you might find me singing professionally around town.
Yoga is a light which, once lit, will never dim. the better your practice, the brighter your flame. – B.K.S. Iyengar
Jay waltoN
Hatha Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga
Jay Walton has been on the path of yoga for nearly 30 years and teaching for more than 25 years. He has a 500 RYT certification from Yoga Alliance, doing his initial 200 hour YTT in Anusara Yoga in Austin and his 300 hour advanced YTT in Pralaya Yoga in Houston. Additionally, at the Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, MA, he completed a 200 hour Foundations of Ayurveda course and an 800 hour Yoga Therapy program, and is a certified Yoga Therapist in the International Association of Yoga Therapists. His yoga teaching emphasizes hatha yoga and takes inspiration from Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy (which place an emphasis on each individual student’s goals, capabilities and basic constitution).
LINDSEY KILLINGSWORTH
Vin Yin, Yin Yoga
Lindsey visited her first restorative yoga class in 2018, and less than 12 hours later, her first vinyasa class, and has been practicing ever since. In 2022, Lindsey completed her RYT 200 yoga certification through Breathe for Change. Her favorite types of yoga to practice are vinyasa, yin, and hot. Lindsey is an artist, and yoga is her medium. As an instructor, she enjoys creating “art” on her mat with inspirational words, music, props, and asanas. Lindsey’s yoga classes focus on wellness, self-care, and balance. Off the mat, you can find Lindsey reading, watching baseball, playing pickleball, traveling, and gardening.
Wear yoga like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life. -Rumi
Jenni Stinson
Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga,
Owner of Inlet Therapies
With a deep passion for wellness and mindful living, Jenni is committed to guiding students on their journey toward physical and mental balance.
Jenni received her training from The Bridge, and feels blessed to be a part of The Bridge community. She has experienced the transformative power of yoga and embraces a journey toward a more balanced and fulfilled life. She believes in fostering a supportive environment where students of all levels can explore their practice, cultivate inner strength, and achieve their personal wellness goals.
When not on the mat, Jenni enjoys the outdoors, music, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate.
rachel Junek
Vinyasa Chill, Full Body Flow, Vinyasa Flow
It’s yoga PRACTICE, not yoga perfect.
Cathy Martinez
Sunrise Yoga
My name is Cathy Martinez. I love cooking, spending time with my fur babies and Yoga! I have a 500-hour Yoga instructor certification. Before that, I was self taught for many years. I had never been to a real yoga studio until I met The Bridge. I enrolled into a Yoga teacher training in 2022, and dove deep into what Yoga really is, and who I am. After practicing at the Bridge for over a year, I see the importance of learning with a instructor, and being part of a Yoga community.
The Bhagavad Gita was introduced to me during my training, and it has helped me tremendously. After reading it I realize Yoga is not just performed, it is lived every single day. I love teaching Yoga tools to my classes that they can take off their mat, and into their daily lives. My favorite classes to take are Ashtanga and Yoga Nidra. I currently teach Sunrise on Fridays. See you there!
courtney daigle
Core Yoga, Vinyasa Flow
Yoga has been an integral part of my existence for over twenty years.
Through two pregnancies, graduate school, cross-country moves, and a multitude of life changes, yoga has been a constant. Yoga has nurtured me physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually throughout the years.
Yoga has taught me how to laugh when I fall.
Obtaining my 200-hr RYT certification in 2023 allows me to share my yoga practice with others, including my students both on and off the mat. When I’m not at The Bridge, or playing with my daughters, I can be found on the Texas A&M University campus as a professor – integrating the 8-limbs into daily life.
yoga takes you into the present moment. the only place where life exists.
Shari heftel
Sound Bath Yin
Hannah Bauerschlag
Sunrise Yoga
“Yoga is the journey of the Self, to the Self, through the Self.” The Bhagavad Gita
Erin Simmons
Power Vinyasa
Zoe gooch
Power Vinyasa, Kids Yoga
My name is Zoë Serenity Gooch, Yoga has been apart of life since I was very little. I started doing yoga with my mom when I was a kid, then with Marnie (a fellow bridge instructor) at my elementary school. Ever since then Yoga has given me stability, peace and a sense of unconditional love. My intention in teaching yoga is to bring joy and bliss into the lives of my students so they may have peace, stability and unconditional love because I believe we all deserve that. I wish for all beings everywhere to be happy, peaceful and free, teaching yoga and sharing my practice is how I see that ripple out into the world.
Yoga is the dance of every soul with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity & harmony.
Sarah boreen
Wind Down Flow
Kani Minton
Sunrise Yoga
I’ve always enjoyed an active lifestyle! As a wife, mother of two, and a proudmember of the Texas A&M Class of 2005 (WHOOP), I understand how important it is to find balance in the middle of life’s many demands. These days, I enjoy the intensity of CrossFit, and I use yoga to balance my more active pursuits. Yoga has become an essential part of my routine, helping me improve mobility and flexibility, recover well, and create space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect.
My passion for yoga inspired me to earn my 200-hour RYT certification in 2023. I believe yoga complements every lifestyle, whether you’re an athlete, just beginning your wellness journey, or simply looking for a little more peace and movement in your day.
One of my favorite times of day is sunrise! There’s something special about beginning the morning with intentional movement, mindful breathing, and a quiet moment before the day begins. I love helping others start their day feeling grounded, energized, and ready for whatever lies ahead!
My goal is to create a welcoming space where students of all levels feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to move in a way that feels right for their bodies. I hope you’ll leave each class feeling stronger, more balanced, and more connected than when you arrived.
I look forward to practicing with you!