Yoga entered Chip's life in 2008 when a friend invited him to a Power Yoga class in Orlando, Florida. Instantly hooked by the end of that first class, Chip embarked on a passionate journey to delve deeper into this "mystical practice." He pursued extensive studies with seasoned teachers across Altamonte Springs, Florida, Goa, India, Chang Mai, Thailand, and New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Through these experiences, Chip earned his certification with Yoga Alliance, expanding his knowledge in various styles such as Hatha, Ashtanga, and Yin yoga. Today, his education continues as he explores Kundalini yoga and yoga for those in recovery. What started as a quest to master his own practice soon became a mission to share yoga with others. In 2022, Chip founded Longwood Yoga Shala with the vision of creating a safe and welcoming space where individuals can reconnect with themselves, find relief from attachment and isolation, and move their bodies. Step into Longwood Yoga Shala, where a warm, inviting community is here to support your journey.

Makkenzze brings a deep passion for yoga and a commitment to creating an inclusive space for all. With experience teaching a variety of classes, including Vinyasa, Yin, and Yoga Nidra, she skillfully blends styles to create unique and meaningful sessions. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, Makkenzze ensures her classes are accessible, offering modifications and guidance tailored to individual needs.

Yoga is more than a practice for Makkenzze—it's a way of life that has profoundly transformed her own journey. She loves sharing this gift with others, helping them connect to their inner light, and cultivating a sense of peace, strength, and balance both on and off the mat.

Angela is the founder of Be Kind You’re Divine LLC, a sound healing and vocal mindfulness movement rooted in the belief that kindness begins within. A lifelong Musician and certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, she blends the voice, gong, breathwork, mantra, crystal singing bowls, and frame drumming to help others reconnect with their authentic voice and inner peace.

Her classes invite you to slow down, listen deeply, explore the power of sound as medicine, and have fun —whether through sacred stillness or fearless vocal expression. Angela has trained in Kundalini Yoga, sound healing, and vocal resonance practices, singing and performance for the past 35 yrs.  She leads community events including Full Moon Gong Experiences, Sisters in Harmony Singing Circles, and mindful vocal workshops throughout Central Florida and Worldwide Online in her Zoom Music Temple.

When she’s not teaching at the Shala, you can often find Angela down by the Wekiwa River—singing to the water, making up songs on the spot (one of her favorite specialties), and letting inspiration flow. She also shares her original music on Spotify/Apple Music/SoundCloud, and guides her Fearless Voice Rising clients to awaken confidence through sound, self-expression, and pure fun. 

Patrick is a dedicated Sound Alchemist and Meditation Teacher at Longwood Yoga Shala, bringing years of experience and a deep passion for guiding others on their journey to inner peace and self-discovery. His unique approach integrates sound healing with mindful meditation, creating a transformative experience that resonates with both beginners and seasoned practitioners. Through his thoughtfully crafted classes, Patrick invites participants to explore their inner stillness, cultivate a sense of worthiness, and embrace relaxation. Join Patrick for meditative sessions that blend sound practices and mindfulness to foster balance and tranquility in both mind and body.

Daniel Henry is a certified Somatic Release Breathwork Practitioner, 500-hour RYT Tantra yoga teacher, meditation guide, and workshop facilitator. His passion lies in helping individuals reconnect with the profound wisdom, peace, and power within their own bodies. Through both group classes and personalized one-on-one sessions, Daniel supports clients in reclaiming their innate empowerment. Drawing from a blend of traditional and modern practices, he crafts unique, tailored experiences for each individual and class.

Nichole brings a nurturing and intuitive presence to the mat, creating a space where students can unwind, release, and return home to themselves. A certified 200-hour Hatha Yoga teacher, she guides with a gentle yet grounded approach, weaving elements of mindfulness, energy awareness, and self-compassion into every practice.

Her Yin Yoga classes offer an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and listen inward—cultivating balance and harmony in both body and spirit. For Nichole, yoga is not only movement but a sacred way of remembering our wholeness and connecting to the rhythms of nature and the heart.

When she’s not teaching, Nichole channels her intuitive gifts through The Prophetess, offering energy-based readings and guidance to support others on their paths of healing and transformation.

Description Laura took her first bellydance class in early 2004, leading to a love of the dance and artform. She combines her training and experience in Cabaret and Fusion bellydance styles, embracing a slinky fusion aesthetic signature to her dance company, BalaChandra BellyDance.

Taking her interest to a deeper level, Laura obtained training as an instructor and has been holding weekly classes since March 2011 teaching technique, bellydance fitness and specialty workshop topics. She completed certification with Barre Above® in July 2018, and teaches Barre and Barre Stretch classes. Laura is contracted as a fitness professional for Seminole County Public School district employees, offering fitness classes through a partnership with the employee wellness program.goes here

Jennifer was drawn to practice Yoga during her “sabbatical” from teaching and performing dance…over 20 years ago. The yoga mat became the place she felt most at peace. She discovered, in small glimpses, the sheer JOY of connecting to the universal light within…something she previously experienced when performing. The Yoga asanas felt heart linked to her training as a dancer. After returning to teaching dance, and many life changes she found the opportunity to become a yoga teacher. She expresses gratitude to her many teachers in life and yoga.

Natalie May began teaching yoga in 1997 and mat Pilates in 2004. She holds certifications from The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and The Pilates Institute of America. As a child and young adult, Natalie trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance. She is a dancer in the modern dance company Still-Moving, Dance. Natalie works as a Pre-K special education teacher for Seminole County Public Schools. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from Florida State University and a master’s degree in the same field from the University of Central Florida. She is a certified Speech Language Pathologist. Most importantly she is a mom to her beautiful daughter Makayla and active son Brandon. Natalie loves teaching both Pilates and yoga.