teachers
ASHLEY
Hi, I’m Ashley. I have been part of the incredible community at CDA Power Yoga since December 2020, and it has truly changed my life.
My Yoga journey began at the University of Utah, where I trained with Ashtanga teacher Vicki Yost throughout my undergraduate years. I fell in love with Yoga’s physical, mental, and spiritual practices, and have felt at home on my mat regardless of where in the world I’ve practiced and taught. Aside from my family, Yoga has been the focus of my life since I started practicing in 2003.
My primary 500 hour training was with D’ana Baptiste, and I’ve also studied with Katie Schiffgen at Breath and Body School, Jen Alder and Michelle Cooper at CDA Power Yoga, and Ana Forrest. I love being a student of yoga and am always seeking new ways to deepen my practice. I have immense gratitude for the lineages I am a part of and the teachers who have come before me to make everything that I practice and teach possible.
Teaching Yoga is THE BEST. Before moving to Coeur d’Alene, I taught in Park City, Northern California, Queensland, Australia, New Orleans, and Boise. Witnessing the group dynamic from the teacher’s perspective and empowering students to trust themselves is so rewarding. I love leading a strong, sweaty Power Flow, and I love seeing people drop into rest in a slow and introspective practice. Yoga has carried me through times when I needed to build momentum in my life, and it has also taught me to slow down when everything felt like it was moving too fast. No matter where you are, Yoga meets you there—and helps you bring more intention, presence, and embodiment into your life beyond the mat.
In addition to teaching Yoga, I facilitate monthly Breathwork gatherings and serve as a Wellness Coach at Summit Health and Wellness. When I’m not on my mat, you’ll most likely find me spending time with my awesome husband, Kyle, and four kids—or making my way around Tubbs Hill.
-Ashley Severinen, E-RYT 500
AMANDA
Amanda is one of the OG teachers at CDA Power Yoga. Her classes focus on breath placement, strength building, pelvic floor awareness, and fun! Amanda loves to help each individual feel confident in their practice. She gets hyped teaching a power vinyasa class but also has a passion for prenatal yoga to help empower mamas in their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. You can follow her on Instagram @yougotthismamayoga. Outside of the studio, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 beautiful daughters, and living her rockstar life going to concerts and jammin out!
AMy
As a Nationally Board Certified Occupational Therapist for 30+ years, Amy has helped individuals of all ages with neurological, physical, and mental health challenges gain function, independence and an increased quality of life.
Amy began practicing Yoga in Boston in 1994 and intuitively incorporated it into her treatment plans in rehabilitation facilities across the country.
She grew up in an athletic fitness oriented family and has spent most of her adult years guiding others towards an achievement of well rounded health as a group exercise instructor, Yoga teacher, therapist, and women’s ministry leader.
Amy has a 200 hour yoga teacher training certification , a CrossYoga certification and has held various fitness certifications over the years.
Being on her mat has brought much joy to her life. She has taught and shared that joy in a wide variety of settings.
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CAITIE
Hello, My name is Caitie. I’m a mama, wife, physical therapist and yogi. I’m a full time caregiver in every aspect of my life. My yoga practice is founded in the concept that you can not pour from an empty cup, meaning you have to take care of yourself to be able to take care of others. I feel that every BODY can do yoga; big, small, young, old, injury or illness there is a form of yoga out there so you can take care of your mind, body and spirit. I have a lengthy background of fitness instruction from yoga, Pilates, strength training and my physical therapy career. My power flow classes have a bit of spice and a lot of personality. I try to incorporate fun motivating music to energize your yoga practice, keep it light and smiling throughout practice. Remember, practice makes better, there is no such thing as perfect. I'm so excited you are here.
Caley
chris
Hi, I’m Chris! I’m so grateful to share my love of yoga with you. As a mother, RN, and wife of a firefighter, I found myself in need of stillness- of a way to quiet my mind and reconnect with my body and breath. From the moment I stepped into CDA Power Yoga, I felt warmth and acceptance that created the space for my own healing journey to begin.
In the spring of 2025, when Ashley offered yoga teacher training here at the studio, I listened to my heart and jumped in, at the very last minute! That decision has transformed my life in ways I could not have imagined. Yoga continues to meet me where I am each time I step onto my mat, grounding me in truth and presence.
I’ve fallen in love with the practice of Restorative Yoga and the deep peace it brings. My intention is to hold space for you to connect with yourself and create your own practice-one that nurtures, restores, and supports you on every level.
The community at CDA Power Yoga, and its commitment to supporting first responders and their families, is especially close to my heart. I’m a passionate mother, yogi, energy healer, and now joyfully a grandmother. I can’t wait to share this beautiful practice with you.
CLAIRE
Hi, I’m Claire. I’m a yoga teacher with more than 15 years of experience practicing and teaching, and I love guiding students of all levels through all aspects of the yoga practice—including mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation. My approach blends thoughtful alignment, intuitive flow, and a warm, supportive atmosphere that meets you exactly where you are. I’m also a trained sound-healing facilitator, having completed my favorite yoga and sound training in Thailand—now one of my favorite places on earth for its natural beauty and the kindness of its people. I love weaving the therapeutic power of sound into my offerings to create deeply restorative, holistic experiences.
CRISTY
Hi! I’m Cristy. :)
I have come a long way in my journey with yoga, from doing yoga videos in my living room as my “workout” for the day, to discovering the power of yoga to facilitate a deeply spiritual experience impacting my daily life, to now being able to share the gift of yoga with others in a teaching capacity. I have had the joy of being part of the CDA Power Yoga community since 2020, and it has been the best decision I could have made. Yoga has been a strong anchor for me through some of the most difficult storms in my life, guiding me back to my body, my center, my heart. I know whatever is going on for me outside or in, yoga will meet me there. So, I am deeply grateful for this practice, and for this community, showing up in support and love for each other daily.
In addition to being a yogi, I’m a mental health therapist, specializing in play therapy for young children. I strongly believe in the importance of play, not just for kids but for all humans and I love the playfulness in a yoga practice. As a therapist, I help people discover their deepest selves as their truest most loyal guide, and I’m thrilled to have another avenue (Yoga!) to support in this mission.
My other loves include building a u-pick honeyberry farm (Indigo Acres) with my husband, being in the lakes and mountains, singing, deep conversations with my girlfriends, sipping a spicy chai, and snuggling my pups.
My daily saying is, “Don’t forget to look at the mountains.” It’s my reminder to be present, and in awe of the beauty that is all around and right in front of me all the time.
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jaclyn
Hi, I’m Jaclyn! I found CDA Power Yoga at a really huge shift in my life, and it became the place I needed and wanted to be. As a practicing student, I dedicated myself to a personal journey of physical growth, but what I began achieving was far more precious than a physical transformation. It was a deeper understanding of who I am and an awareness that I had just scratched the surface of all that I can become.
My first experience with yoga was in college in 2008 in San Diego. I picked up an Ashtanga class as an elective thinking it would be an easy A, and a walk in the park. It turned out to be the hardest class I took that year both mentally and physically. I think of my teacher often, and how she left a lasting impact on my 18 year old mind (it was the only class I had 100% attendance in). At that time, yoga taught me discipline, the importance of showing up no matter what, and that I could build strength and flexibility using only my own body.
I continued practicing on and off throughout the years, but never stumbled into a space that caught my attention like CDA Power Yoga way up here in Coeur d’Alene. Once I stepped into the community, I never looked back. Yoga became a blessing to me in ways I didn’t know I needed. This time, it taught me the discipline to sit with discomfort, the importance of showing up for myself no matter what, and that I could build strength through ease. I went through the Empower Training at CDA Power Yoga in 2023 and it was a true catalyst to changing my life for the better. I experienced a mental transformation that surpassed any physical goals I ever had. I have a deep love and appreciation for yogic philosophy and work hard to live by the yama, Ahimsa, in my daily life on and off the mat. Most easily, it translates to being non-harming and respectful to all living things, myself included.
My intention for my classes is to hold a space where we are practicing and growing together, free of an authoritative teacher/student relationship. It truly swells my heart to guide you through practice and watch, listen, and feel your transformations happen one micro moment at a time. I hope you leave my classes a little lighter and brighter than you arrived, grounded in who you are, and proud of ALL that you are capable of.
When I’m not at the studio, I’m creating art, writing, or adventuring in the mountains with my boyfriend and our animals. I love being in nature where the colors are more vibrant, the sounds are more acute, and I feel small but empowered as part of this beautiful Earth.
JARED
Jared Prevost was introduced to CDA Power Yoga by a close friend in 2019. Struggling with weight, stress, and a multitude of everyday life issues, he first walked into the studio not knowing what to expect. It was at his very first chaturanga, he started to wonder what he had gotten himself into. Three classes later he was signed up for the Sgt. Dan Nevans Master Class and it was there he found his love for Baptiste Yoga.
It is the countless hours and unwavering dedication of CDA Power Yoga owners Michelle and Kyle Cooper, towards their members and community, which inspired Jared to enroll in the 200 Hour Be Bold Teacher Training program. He graduated in August of 2020 and began teaching at CDA Power Yoga in early 2021.
“Come from you are ready now” is one of the Three Themes of Baptiste Yoga. By shifting your mind from thoughts of past and future and acknowledging that “right now is all I’ve got”, you will find that possibilities are limitless. Jared aspires to teach his students from this mindset, believing presence or the “now” is where the mind and body connection are as one. His classes are challenging, fun, and full of heart. His passion for the practice is evident with his intentional sequencing and music. Jared offered options for all levels, while teaching to the highest level in the class, as he loves getting upside down every chance he gets.
You’ll often see him dripping sweat, working hard on his handstand practice, high-fiving everyone in the studio, and always helping wherever possible. When Jared isn’t on his mat, you’ll find him spending time with his three amazing kiddos, hiking, camping, cooking and/or even enjoying weekly polar dips in the lake in the winter months.
kelsey
Hey there, Kelsey here! I’m a lifelong mover, endlessly curious about what brings us into connection with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Shaped by my work in learning design and social impact, my classes offer thoughtful sequencing and an invitation to “come as you are.” Off the mat, I find joy in misty morning trail runs with my partner, home-brewed pour-overs, crowded dinner tables, and the color yellow! Let’s build - breath by breath - spaces that nourish and affirm the wildest parts of ourselves.
Melissa
Hey, I’m Melissa! I became certified to teach power yoga here at CDA Power in 2023, and since then I’ve expanded my practice to include teaching Mellow, Yin, Partner Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. My favorite thing about teaching is creating a space where people feel loved, supported and challenged to grow into the best version of themselves, all while embracing safety, connection, and of course some silliness. I love to encourage my students on their mat to express themselves in whatever way they feel they need every single time they step on their mat.
I absolutely love being a part of the CDA Power Yoga Community. The friendships I’ve made along the way have been so meaningful. And the support and connection within this space makes it feel like home. There’s something truly special about moving, breathing, and growing together, and i'm so grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible group of people.
When I'm not on the mat, you can find me adventuring outdoors, trying new things, and exploring with my three amazing boys. Yoga is a journey and I love sharing it with others!
mike
Hey everyone! I'm Mike Shamberg, an educator passionate about sharing the practice of Yoga. I completed the Be Bold Teacher Training (200 hour RYT) at CDA Power Yoga in 2019. Nothing fulfills me more than seeing others flourish- both on their mat and in their lives.
When I'm not practicing Yoga, you can find me exploring the lakes and mountains of beautiful North Idaho with my wife, our two boys, and our dogs.
nicole
Nicole Rainey has been practicing yoga since 2001 and teaching full-time since 2003. With over 13,000 hours of experience leading classes, teacher trainings, and retreats, she has also opened and operated studios in Bend, Oregon, Coeur d’Alene, and Liberty Lake.
For Nicole, yoga is more than a practice—it’s a way of life. She has dedicated herself to teaching and creating community, often choosing this path over more conventional or financially secure options. With a background in massage therapy, her teaching style is intuitive, nurturing, and responsive to each student’s needs.
Nicole believes there is no single “right” way to practice. Her classes focus on clear alignment, presence, and contentment rather than perfection.
When Nicole is not in the studio, it is highly likely that she is filthy dirty, in the woods with her dogs, foraging for seasonal mushrooms and berries.
RACHEL
Get to know Rachel:
If you could only do one yoga pose for the rest of your life, which would it be?
Headstand! I love being upside down and seeing the world from a different point of view. Plus, it’s just fun!
If yoga had a theme song, what would yours be?
Better Now by Odesza. But really, any song by Odesza. :)
Do you have a pre-class ritual or lucky yoga mat?
My pre-class teaching ritual is to go in the bathroom, stare at myself in the mirror and stretch my arms and legs out like a star. It feels silly sometimes, but it reminds me to shine my brightest light and to not take myself too seriously.
What inspired you to become a yoga teacher?
I’ve always loved the practice, but when my husband, Mike, started teaching, I decided one day I’d probably do it too. Plus, I LOVE people. Being a yoga teacher is not only SO fun, it has the ability to really help someone realize how strong they are on and off their mat.
How has yoga changed your life outside of the studio?
It’s allowed me to slowwww myself down, remove my own ego from hard situations and notice the little beautiful situations and things around me I wouldn’t normally see.
What’s one thing you wish every new yoga student knew?
Practice doesn’t make perfect, but it does make presence.