Our Instructors
Elorah, Owner, 500 E-RYT
Elorah was born in St. Augustine, FL. She is a 500 Hour E-RYT, Trauma Informed Instructor, Barre Instructor, and the owner of Now & Zen Studio. She first stepped onto her first yoga mat back in 2008. She has since been practicing all different disciplines of yoga and at various levels of consistency. Her roots are in the practice of Ashtanga. She completed the 200 hour yoga teacher in 2015. She teaches many varieties of yoga and classes included but not limited to ashtanga, vinyasa, beginner, and special needs yoga classes. Elorah has been the studio owner since 2017. Elorah is a certified barre instructor, under the Lotte Berk barre method. She received the barre certification in June 2017. She enjoys nature walks, gardening, dancing, and continuing education. She graduated with her Associate Arts Degree from St. Johns River State College and 300 hour yoga teacher training in 2018. In 2019, she received a Trauma Informed Yoga Certification and completed the Master Gardener Volunteer Program. There will be many more types of knowledge to come in the future. Her classes are fit for all levels and bodies. She uses a balance between strength and stretching postures with an overall sense of therapeutics in her classes. She wants you to be able to connect with the inner self through movement, breath and stillness on and off the mat.
I teach an Abbreviated Ashtanga Yoga Series Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:15am & Barre & HIIT at 8:30am. Fridays I teach a Yoga Flow for all levels 7:15am and Barre Express at 8:30am. Plus, I lead a variety of workshops, retreats and events all year long.
AmySue, 200 RYT
AmySue became certified to teach yoga in Charleston, SC 2014. She holds certifications in teaching Yoga for Cancer (CPF), Prenatal Yoga and Yin Yoga. Her slow flow vinyasa classes are alignment-based and tailored to the needs of the individual. Music, humor, pranayama and meditation are included in every class. Her goal is to teach from a place of love and support. She enjoys visiting nearby ashrams like Yogaville in Virginia and Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in Nassau, Bahamas. She is married with three active teenage boys and two dogs. In her free time, you’ll find her paddleboarding near the lighthouse or relaxing on the beach with her family. Her belief is that yoga helps you find your true self, your true nature and she is grateful to be a part of the Now and Zen family.
I teach Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:15am, virtually and in person.
Stefanie, 500 CYT
Hi, I’m Steffanie and I am honored to be a part of your wellness journey. I dabbled in yoga in my teens and early twenties, but nothing really stuck. I always knew I wanted to be in a helping profession, so I earned my Master’s in Psychology in 2006. While working with a wide range of individuals in the mental health field, I personally struggled with anxiety, depression and an overall lack of mindfulness. During one of the first times I practiced Ashtanga with Brittney Crosby, I was able to find a moment (just a moment) of stillness. A moment where my over active mind stopped… and just focused on my breath and the present moment. I continued practicing Ashtanga, because I wanted to continue to heal myself, and others. I received my Reiki II attunement in 2014, but yearned for more. I decided to pursue my 200-hour yoga teacher training. To say that training was transformative would be an understatement. It came at the exact right time in my life. It confirmed my love for yoga and gave me the knowledge and confidence I needed to help others on their self-healing journey. I earned my 200-hour YTT certificate in 2017, and immediately jumped into 300-hour YTT, which was completed in 2018. I will always see myself as a student, and as I continue to study and practice, it would be my greatest privilege to be a part of your healing journey.
You can catch my yin classes Wednesdays 5:30pm & Sundays 11am, in person or virtually!
Maria, Pilates & Barre
During the last eleven years, I have had the pleasure of instructing many amazing humans, ranging from little two years old to the beloved “older and wiser” crowd. My areas of expertise have mainly focused on classical ballet, as well as Graham-style modern, contemporary/lyrical, Irish step, hip-hop, and tap dancing styles. In the last five years I became officially trained in mat-focused Pilates, as well as HIIT and barre classes. Though I had already brought many of those aspects into the warmup portions of my dance classes, it was exciting to begin focusing on the specific fitness areas for an entire class time, and I quickly became passionate about them.
I teach Pilates Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm in person or virtually and Saturdays at 11:30am. & Barre Mondays at 5:30pm & Fridays at 12:30pm
Stay tuned for our new pilates and fusion class coming in June!
Elizabeth, 500 CYT
Elizabeth is a mother, clinical social worker, yoga instructor, and forever student. She recently completed her 300 HR YTT. Currently, she is in training with the Center for Mindfulness at UCSD. Elizabeth believes in the power of yoga and meditation to deeply connect people to themselves, the present moment, and the world in which they live.
I currently pop in and sub classes! I hope we cross paths soon.
Harry, Qigong & LMT
Harry Waranch has over 30 years in the Health & Wellness field. Has been a licensed massage therapist in Florida (L.M.T. # MA 23744) for 25+ years using a variety of Body and Energy Work modalities (techniques) i.e., Cranial Sacral Therapy, Reiki, Quantum Touch (certified), Myofascial Release, Polarity Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy (Certified) and Foot Reflexology. His recent addition is certified as a level 3 Qigong teacher and Medical Qigong practitioner. Harry is originally from Baltimore, Maryland, but has lived in North Florida for more than thirty years. His practice is in St. Augustine, Florida where he currently resides. He also practices yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation regularly. He’s ready to serve your needs, whether teaching the forms, or on the table with medical Qigong and other techniques.
You can take my Qigong class every Saturday 1:00pm.
Dayana, 200 CYT
Hi there! I am Dayana and my favorite yoga pose is the Tree pose at the beach! What is yours and where? I am passionate about yoga and I feel my life is better balanced since yoga became my go to exercise and the understanding how the practice helps to keep the mind, body and the spirit balanced, flexible, strong, energized, calm and relaxed on and off the mat. I am a certified yoga teacher from Yoga Den since 2015 and have taken classes from many many different teachers in many different styles. My teaching style is with compassion and gratitude for all students in front of me and the class is about the students and for the student yogis and yoginis! Let’s also learn from each other in this journey together!
Join me on Sundays at 8.30 a.m. for a Conscious Core Flow class synchronized with the Breath, good for your Mind, Body and the Spirit. If you can breathe you can do yoga and when you breathe things are more beautiful!
Jillian, 200 CYT
My yoga path began over 20 years ago in 1998 when I took my very first class at a local dojo in Virginia, karate gear and all. Over the years I have visited many yoga studios as I wanted to improve not just my physical self, but also find more depth with my breathing to help my asthma and overall mindfulness. After years of practicing as a student, I wanted to be able to share the amazing benefits of yoga with others so I decided to earn my Kripalu yoga teaching certificate in 2017 under Deva Parnell. Kripalu aims to join the body and breath awareness, focus inward, and allow yoga to be a moving meditation. I believe we grow with each practice and further develop our true self. I personally still practice being an active student as well for this reason. I presently have certifications with Ayurveda, Creative Kids Yoga, Safety in Yoga, Chakras, Chair Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Pranayama breathwork. I offer classes for all levels as I aim to guide a flow that can be experienced by all body types with variation to encourage beginners and even challenge experienced yogis.
My class is a Kripalu Yoga Flow fit for all levels, every Saturday at 10:00am.
Lauren, 200 RYT
Hey y’all, I’m Lauren! I am a RYT-200, certified yinster, daughter, sister, friend, aunt, nature bug, seeker, bookworm, baker, and more than anything else - human. For many years, as a caregiver and educator I found inspiration in the way kids approach each experience with honesty and reverential joy. I now weave these deep lessons into my yoga teachings. In my class we’ll practice awareness through breathwork and conscious movement to create a supportive space for our own pace to guide the way. Come let your inner sun shine! I’m ever so grateful to share in the practice with others.
I teach a Vinyasa Yoga Flow Mondays 7:15am, Beach Yoga Mondays 6:30pm, Yin Yoga Thursdays 10:30am and Renew & Restore every Tuesday & Thursday.
Marybeth, 200 CYT
My journey with yoga began about 8 years ago. I was fortunate to join a studio where I was exposed to a variety of practices. One of those practices was Kundalini. It validated for me the universal belief that one has to love and care for oneself so one can love and care for others. It integrated and enhanced my faith and prayer life. It elevated my sense of well-being and decreased my anxiety. As I became a more experienced practitioner, I developed a desire to bring the experience to others. As a teacher, it is my humble duty to uplift and be a lighthouse for others. Sat Nam!
You can catch my Kundalini class at 8:30am Saturdays. & Once per month I serve yogi tea.
Hanna, 200 CYT
St. Augustine native, born and raised on Vilano beach. I enjoy reading, writing, singing and dancing. A mermaid without her tail, I feel most comfortable near the ocean. Surfing, sailing, fishing, and swimming are all favorite pastimes. My yoga journey began over a decade ago when my mom took me to a Birkram class. It wasn’t until 2020 that I began practicing regularly and fell in love with the flow. A dear friend suggested I embark on a 5 week intensive yoga teacher training program, thus beginning my journey into the realm of the teaching world. I’m honored to be on this path, and learning from my students is the highest reward!
I currently pop in and sub classes! I hope we cross paths soon.