Team

Darcy Providente is the owner of Chagrin Yoga in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and a Yoga Alliance–Certified Teacher (E-RYT 500). Since opening the studio in 2009, she has been dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and uplifting environment for students of all levels. Chagrin Yoga is a locally owned, independent yoga studio, and Darcy has shaped it into a true community hub built on authenticity, inclusivity, and connection.

Darcy is known for her fun, challenging power flows, her love of “warm and gooey” studio temperatures, and her ability to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged, motivated, and never intimidated. Her teaching style blends thoughtful sequencing, clear instruction, and an approachable sense of humor that keeps classes energetic and accessible.

As the lead instructor for Chagrin Yoga’s 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training Program, Darcy is committed to developing skilled, confident teachers. She guides trainees through a comprehensive curriculum that includes alignment, safe movement principles, yoga philosophy, breathwork, and teaching methodology.

At Chagrin Yoga, Darcy has built an exceptional teaching team rooted in the studio’s values of authenticity, inclusivity, and connection. She hand selects instructors with varied strengths and styles, giving students a range of class experiences while maintaining a consistent, supportive atmosphere.

Elizabeth has been teaching breath and movement practices since 1999 in Yoga Therapy, Jivamukti Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Barre, Strength Training, and Pilates Mat (Classical and Creative).

She is a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT) and an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT). She trains and provides continuing education for teachers as an IAYT Approved Professional Development Provider (APD) and YA Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).

She is also Pilates Mat Certified by the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP-PMC) and a member of their Subject Matter Expert team, currently revising the certification exam. She teaches individual sessions as well as group classes with a wide range, from the subtleties of Therapeutic Yoga to the athletic Power Pilates & Strength.

Alaina started practicing yoga in 2005, graduated from Chagrin Yoga’s 200-YTT program in 2023, and has been teaching ever since. She is a mom to three human daughters and one canine son, all of whom keep her on her toes!

Alaina is a USA club swim coach and leads a variety of fitness classes (spin, cardio drumming, balance, etc.) around town. Alaina believes that there are no two physical modalities that sync breath and movement more than yoga and swimming — so don’t be surprised if you find her throwing in some flutter kicks in locust pose and spending extra time with shoulder openers.

In the rare moments that she’s not teaching, coaching, or hanging out with the fam, Alaina enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, hiking, camping, lifting, swimming, biking, and running.

I am a mom, wife, sister, and friend, embracing many roles in my life. My passions include reading, listening to podcasts, traveling the world, and savoring the joys of cooking, cocktails, and heartfelt conversations gathered around kitchen tables. My primary career is in international business, and through all of my global adventures, one constant has remained: yoga was the grounding force that kept me connected to my innermost self.

Having grown up in Pune, India, I was fortunate to begin my yoga journey at the Ayengar Institute. This experience introduced me to the practice of breath — Pranayama — and meditation techniques that draw from both Vipassana and Osho 112 traditions.

The challenges brought on by Covid in 2020 prompted significant changes in my life. During this period, I met Darcy, whose encouragement led me to enroll in the Chagrin Yoga Teacher Training program. Today, I find joy not only in practicing yogasanas but also in teaching Yoga and Breathwork.

My favorite pose is the Half Moon pose — Ardha Chandra Asana. Practicing this pose gives me a feeling of lightness and freedom, as if I am bouncing up to behold the moon itself. And my favorite quote: Bloom where Planted.

Melanie has been a yoga instructor at Chagrin Yoga since opening our doors back in 2009 and has been practicing yoga consistently since 2006. Melanie enjoys teaching Power Vinyasa style classes which bring a combination of strength, balance, flexibility, and breathwork to the practice — as well as a rockin’ playlist!

Melanie works full time as an Occupational Therapist and is also a certified Personal Trainer. She loves to incorporate her knowledge of the human body into her teaching and her practice.

Melanie lives with her BFF/boyfriend Ben and their cat Ace. She loves to read, listen to music, go to concerts, and spend time outside.

I started practicing yoga regularly in 2011. At first I was drawn to yoga by the calm studio and the challenge of practicing the poses. However, over time I fell in love with the practice and the space it created in my life. In 2015 I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training and began teaching. My yoga practice has allowed me to find strength in the connection with my breath and learn more about myself.

I strive for my classes to be a welcoming and safe environment where students are able to learn how to push themselves, as well as how to listen to their bodies and modify when needed. My students can expect fun and energetic classes that link breath and movement.

Off the mat I work as a dietitian in Cleveland. I love spending time with family and staying active outside. I enjoy hiking, traveling and relaxing with my husband and daughter.

David Kampinski has been practicing yoga for over thirty years and began teaching in 2009. He originally came to yoga for the physical benefits but soon found the breathwork to be the most moving aspect of the practice. A deep breath can go a long way — whether in a yoga class or in daily life. When breath is linked to movement, the poses can become effortless.

His favorite poses are Double Pigeon and Frog. In his free time, he enjoys working out, being outdoors, live music, and spending time with his wife, daughter, two dogs, and two cats.

Ashley completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Chagrin Yoga in Spring 2024. What began as a personal practice during pregnancy has grown into a core belief that yoga is truly for every body, without judgment, comparison, or expectations.

Chagrin Yoga is Ashley’s second home, where she serves as a staff substitute and Assistant Manager. Her teaching style honors every student’s unique body and ability. In her classes, variations are encouraged and celebrated, creating space for each student’s practice to look and feel like their very own.

Outside the studio, she enjoys hiking, baking, traveling, and spending time with her two munchkins and her rescue bulldog, Chunk.

Pilates became my passion in 2020 when I realized how powerful movement could be — strengthening my body, calming my mind, and shifting how I felt from the inside out! After years of practice, I took the next step and became a certified mat pilates instructor.

My goal is to make Pilates accessible to everyone, helping every body move with strength, breath and alignment. Can’t wait to see you on the mat!

Molly first discovered yoga in 2010 and became a yoga instructor in 2016. She remembers instantly feeling at home upon walking into Chagrin Yoga for the first time and hopes to cultivate that same welcoming experience for each and every one of her students.

Molly teaches a variety of class styles ranging from Slow Flow to Buti Yoga. She strives to lead classes that are equal parts challenging and empowering while offering modifications to ensure the class is accessible to all yogis.

Off the mat, Molly works as a Speech-language Pathologist specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder. She lives with her husband Norm, their kids Mila and Zev, and their black lab Luna. Molly enjoys reading thrillers, taking a variety of exercise classes, listening to true crime podcasts, and spending time with her family and friends.

Greta has been teaching Bikram style yoga for over 13 years and practicing for 19 years. She invites students to soften into their own somatic awareness using the breath to regulate and guide determination and focus.

Ken started his yoga practice after age 60 and has been an instructor for over ten years. He enjoys introducing people to the benefits of yoga as a component of wellness and self-care.

In addition to basic and power classes, Ken also practices and teaches Acro Yoga — a combination of traditional yoga poses and partnered acrobatics. Ken’s real passion is teaching, whether it be yoga or grad students.

When I began practicing yoga 17 years ago, I immediately gravitated to Bikram hot style. For the past two decades, I’ve studied health and wellness, finding solutions to my own health issues through alternative methods.

I want to elevate my students’ health through Bikram-style yoga, which is just one of the ways I express my passion for helping others reverse their ailments through alternative methods.

Tamra began practicing yoga over 13 years ago and after navigating through a difficult point in her life, it helped her become more self-aware, compassionate, and present. She received her Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification from Ylonda Rosenthal-Greene’s Awake To My Soul program in 2022.

Tamra’s teaching philosophy comes from her passion for life and adventure. She turns up the heat with a sweaty vinyasa flow, combining it with challenging holds and a slow-burn sequence — plus a loud playlist! Her goal is to get you into your body, fully present, feeling it safely stretch and strengthen as you move.

She’s a true connector at heart and loves seeing how empowered her students feel after class. She thrives on cultivating relationships, growing community, and making yoga more accessible to everyone.

Off the mat, Tamra challenges her mind and body through CrossFit, running, breathwork, cold exposure training, and meditation. She has two young, active boys that she spends her time with playing sports, enjoying nature, and exploring Cleveland.

A friend introduced me to yoga in 2012 after I was experiencing chronic fatigue, anxiety, and body pain. I fell in the love with the way yoga allowed me to steady my mind and focus on my breath and body connection. I loved the feeling of challenging myself without judgement. After living and working in the fast paced environment of New York and working in the beauty industry for 10 years, I was experiencing insurmountable burn out and stress that was alleviated by yoga. I decided to change my career path in the direction of yoga in 2019 and have been teaching ever since.

I always encourage students to have fun, feel freedom of expression, step outside of their comfort zones, and not take themselves too seriously. In my class, I enjoy teaching creative and challenging transitions, sweaty and dynamic sequences, and grounding, therapeutic, and consensual touch.

Outside of teaching and practicing, my passion lies in animal welfare. I love cooking, traveling, reading, gardening, hiking, volunteering with animals, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. My 3 dogs and partner are my whole heart.

In 2008, I accepted a friend’s invitation to teach several kids’ yoga classes at a sibling oncology symposium at the Cleveland Clinic; a few months later I found myself enrolled in Marni Task’s Jivasara teacher training in Cleveland, OH.

I am grateful for the wisdom shared by my teachers, my peers in the yoga community, and my students. Many of the lessons of the mat find their way into our lives off the mat; I hope to continue learning these lessons and to continue sharing this practice with my students. My classes typically involve a fun flow, creative transitions, and a respect for alignment.

I am lucky to have taught yoga in many places, the farthest at Amansala in Tulum, MX. You’ll currently find me teaching at Chagrin Yoga.

Tina is a certified yoga, Pilates, and wellness instructor from Cleveland, Ohio. After over a decade in New York City and Miami building a fast-paced corporate career, she found her way back to herself through yoga during a pivotal season of transition.

With six certifications in yoga, mat Pilates, sculpt, and mindfulness, Tina blends strength and softness into her signature styles: Yogilates, Tone, and Sculpt. She creates empowering classes where movement builds confidence and connection, guiding people back to themselves.

Bridget Scafidi was first introduced to mindfulness and meditation over 29 years ago as she embarked upon her career as an Intervention Specialist and Social-Emotional Facilitator for At-Risk students. Half way through this journey, yoga fell into her path and became a significant part of her personal journey. Since those 15 years, in the rooms at Chagrin Yoga, yoga served as a transformative tool in her emotional, mental, and spiritual health.

During the beginning of the pandemic, April 2020, as students struggled with social isolation, emotional and physical regression, sharing her practice and its many benefits became a purpose. Bridget began her Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification during that summer. As a high school educator, Bridget began incorporating yoga into various teams’ athletic conditioning and practices; subbing at Chagrin Yoga for the very teachers who mentored her yoga journey. Bridget’s goal, as an instructor, is to empower fellow yogis through understanding the nuances of the eight limbs of yoga and ways to enhance both their knowledge of their practice on the mat but, most importantly, off the mat. By incorporating a fun and purposeful playlist, Bridget’s intention for each practice is to invigorate her students, build heat, and empower them with knowledge in a Power Vinyasa class.