Teachers

Gabriella (Gabby) Falkenbach

Born: Dunedin, FL
Training:
  • 200 E-RYT, YACEP (200 HR: Hatha Yoga with WendyFit + 200 HR: Ashtanga Yoga with Ally Ford)
  • Prenatal Yoga
  • YogaFit Levels 1 through 3 + Sweat
  • Hot Yoga training with Missy White
  • Surfset Fitness
Fun Fact: Sweets are my favorite food group + I would binge watch Netflix all day, everyday if I had the opportunity
Favorite way to sweat: Chasing Pavement + Hot Power Yoga

Daniela Esposito

Born: September 4th in Dunedin, Florida
Training: 200 RYT with Ally Ford
Fun Fact: I have a really cool sister 🙂
Favorite way to sweat: High energy yoga flow and hiking Mother Earth

Jessica Wright

I first dipped my toes into yoga in 2010, but initially, I wasn’t convinced it was the right fit for me. A few months later, in my quest for tranquility and comfort, I decided to give it another shot, and to my surprise, it was exactly what I had been seeking. Since then, I’ve embraced a regular practice, witnessing my growth unfold each day. For me, yoga beautifully merges meditation and movement, a quality I truly cherish. Over the years, it has positively influenced various facets of my life, and I feel immense gratitude for the chance to practice.

In 2013, I made the decision to enroll in teacher training, not only to deepen my personal journey but also with the hope of sharing the same joy and tranquility that yoga has gifted me. I completed Missy White’s 40-hour Hot 108 Training that same year, followed by my 200-hour RYT certification in 2014. My teaching style blends elements of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Power yoga. In essence, I enjoy creating a flowing practice while ensuring alignment and safety, and I am excited to share my enthusiasm for yoga with others.

Savannah Vaughan

 

Savannah was born and raised in Clearwater, FL. She started practicing yoga in high school and became passionate about the practice and decided to further her yoga study in 2019 to become a certified teacher. She fell in love with teaching and holding space for others and knew this was her life calling to help others and to be of service. Savannah is also a Reiki Master, Sound healer, and an intuitive coach. She is thrilled to be a part of the Blend community and share her passions and teachings with others.

Kamran Zafar

Born and raised in Tampa Bay FL, I have a deep passion for helping this community feel happier and more at peace with themselves through the practice of yoga. I first found yoga from my time at USF as a student after suffering through many injuries from a lifetime of sports. As a former athlete, I found peace in finding a practice with no medal to pursue and no judgement for what I can and can’t do. A place I could focus more on being and less on achieving. Yoga became an outlet where I could be my true self and find the discipline to show up every day for my body and mind. It is my goal to show that yoga is for everyone, from all walks of life. It is also my mission to guide students to a point where they can truly find themselves through a challenging, yet fun class to deal with all of life’s challenges through movement and breath.

Cienne Blackburn

Born: London, England, but moved to palm harbor when I was 1 so no cool English accent ?

Training: High Vibration 200 Hr YTT

Fun fact: I am a certified health coach

Favorite way to sweat: Hot yoga of course!

Amy Locke

Born and raised in Tampa Bay, Amy received dance training starting at the age of 3.  After high school, she continued her passion and cheered in both the AFL and NFL – go Bucs! While no longer dancing professionally, Am has grown to love circuit and HIIT classes and she received her AFAA group fitness certification in 2023.  Lawyer by day but most proud to be a mama of two littles! She’s looking forward to sweating with you!

Heidi Templeton

From the exhilaration of competing as an elite gymnast to the joy of guiding others on their fitness journey, my passion for health and well-being has been a lifelong adventure. In 1997, the pinnacle of my gymnastics career came with the honor of winning the national championship. Post-retirement, I transitioned into coaching for five years, laying the foundation for my eventual future in private and group fitness instruction.

I earned my 200-hour yoga instructor certification in Ashtanga from Ally Ford Yoga. My commitment to understanding the unique needs of athletes led me to additional certifications from YogaFit, as well as a pre and postnatal yoga certification through Sublime Yoga. I further honed my expertise as a Pre and Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist and Mat Pilates with Core Exercise Solutions as well as Personal Trainer certification through NASM.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my knowledge with diverse audiences, teaching a spectrum of classes ranging from hot yoga and power yoga to paddle board yoga to foam rolling, core and strength. In an effort to make a positive impact, I extended my reach to teaching yoga for recovering addicts at Footprints Beachside Recovery. My insights and passion for education and fitness has been featured in publications like Huffington Post and Mind Body Green.

Being part of Lululemon’s development team was a dream come true, allowing me to not only contribute to their brand but also engage in demos and advertising, as well as conduct classes at their Hyde Park store. Collaborating with Fit4Mom and iStroll after the birth of my two daughters, I dedicated myself to supporting pre and postpartum women in maintaining active and healthy lifestyles and now as I enter the next chapter at Blend, my goal is to connect with and help as many people as possible in supporting each individual on their unique path to wellness. Together, let’s make your fitness goals not just a destination, but a fulfilling life-long journey.

Tina Fuss

19 years of fitness experience. NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritional Specialist. AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor with specialties in Pilates, Sculpt, HIIT, and Weight Training. Les Mills certified Body Pump instructor.

Retired Air Force Veteran. Married to fellow Retired Air Force Veteran Bob Füss with two children, Nehemiah (12) and Sammie (11) who attend Clearwater Fundamental Middle School. Full-time Sr Project Manager for a media tech corporation.

Passionate about:

– Community

– Connections

– Pushing people past their limits

“Yes you can! Deep dig! Don’t leave anything on the mat!”

Grace Hood

Born to entertain and empower, Grace has been moving her body and sharing her positivity since she could walk. A trained dancer since childhood, she found her way to yoga and pilates 20 years ago and has been on her mat ever since. With a background in education, along with her training in barre and pilates, Grace’s classes are filled with great music, good vibes and joyful energy. When she’s not sculpting and toning, you can find her singing the house down with her classic rock band, reading on the beach or traveling the world 🙂