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Martha McQuaid C-EYT 1,000, C-IAYT Martha’s impressive credentials showcase her extensive expertise in the field of yoga and holistic wellness. As a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists, she possesses a high level of proficiency in applying Yoga as a therapeutic tool for health and well-being. Her certifications in Anusara Yoga and the Thai Yoga Method further highlight her dedication to diverse and comprehensive approaches to Yoga practice and bodywork. Martha’s extensive experience of over two decades in teaching Yoga and practicing Thai Yoga Bodywork underscores her commitment to helping others on their journey to physical and mental well-being. Her Advanced Practitioner status in Integrative Restoration® (iRest®) Yoga Nidra offers proficiency in guiding individuals through deep relaxation and meditation practices. Furthermore, Martha’s background in Music Performance, along with her impressive tenure as a professional symphonic musician and University instructor for 20 years, adds a unique dimension to her teaching. This combination of expertise in both Yoga Therapy and music provides a rich and multifaceted foundation for her approach to wellness and transformation.

Teacher, Musician, Author, Yogi, Entrepreneur, and Wellness Professional

Ted Cox’s life and work reflect a rich and diverse journey, blending over four decades of expertise in teaching, music, yoga, and wellness. A passionate educator, dedicated musician, and spiritual guide, Ted’s influence spans multiple disciplines, each rooted in a deep commitment to personal growth, transformation, and holistic well-being.

A distinguished musician, Ted is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Music, where he earned the prestigious Performer’s Certificate. For forty years, he has shared his talent as a professional symphony musician, earning recognition for his skill and artistry. His musical versatility is further showcased in his solo CD, Bach to Bix (2009), a project that blends classical and jazz influences. The album is available for streaming on platforms like Spotify, reflecting Ted’s creative range and love for musical expression.

Ted’s entrepreneurial spirit took root in 2004 when he and his wife, Martha McQuaid, founded Spirit House Yoga, Oklahoma City’s oldest operating yoga studio. For over twenty years, Ted and Martha built a thriving community of practitioners and teachers, offering intelligent, sustainable yoga practices. Under their guidance, Spirit House Yoga became a cornerstone of wellness in the city, and in 2014, they began certifying yoga teachers through their Yoga Teacher Training program. Over the course of eleven years, they certified more than 100 yoga instructors, instilling a philosophy of mindful teaching, self-awareness, and personal transformation.

In 2015, Ted and Martha expanded their vision with the opening of YogaLab, a second studio designed to offer apprenticeship opportunities for aspiring teachers and a low-cost, pay-it-forward approach to yoga for the wider community. This initiative provided accessible, inclusive wellness options for all, regardless of financial resources. Building on these efforts, in 2024, they launched Conscious Living, a global mastermind program focused on personal and spiritual development through yoga, mindfulness, and conscious living principles.

Ted’s work as an author further reflects his dedication to the spiritual and philosophical aspects of Yoga. His two books, Warrior Self – Unlocking the Promise of the Bhagavad Gita (2014) and Warrior Truth – Discovering the Power of the Bhagavad Gita (2016), offer profound insights into the teachings of one of Yoga’s most sacred texts. Through these works, Ted explores the intersection of philosophy, personal growth, and the practice of true Yoga, guiding readers toward deeper self-awareness and inner peace.

Ted Cox’s legacy is one of lifelong learning, artistic expression, and a deep commitment to empowering others to live consciously, authentically, and with intention and purpose.

Holly began practicing yoga over ten years ago as a way to manage chronic pain from a back injury. She quickly fell in love with the practice, and the physical and emotional benefits she saw emerge led her to begin teaching in 2012. Holly received her 200 hour certification in 2013 at Yoga Life in Norman, OK. Her passion is teaching proper modifications and alignment to make yoga accessible to everyone. When she is not in the studio, Holly is usually busy in the kitchen or her backyard raising her two daughters, a large vegetable garden, and a flock of chickens. – https://hollylove.yoga/

Jackie attended her first yoga class some 20 years ago with the intent of teaching her hamstrings a lesson. What she discovered was a lifetime practice of learning how her body, mind and spirit work. Several years ago, Jackie started her journey towards becoming a Hatha yoga instructor. She received her 200-hour Yoga Certification from Spirit House Yoga in 2018 and has been teaching steadily since then. Jackie’s special interest lies in the therapeutic applications of regular yoga practice and teaching her yoga students how to apply the lessons learned on the mat to their everyday lives. Along with her yoga practice, Jackie is an avid skydiver, hiker, mountaineer, Jeep fanatic, and is a certified Thai Yoga Bodywork practitioner. Jackie and her husband Alan are freelance writers and bloggers, who have many published articles in these fields. When not practicing yoga or one of her many hobbies, Jackie spends time with her husband, her children and grandchildren, and her active Labrador Retriever puppy, Tucker.

Rachel completed her 200 hour certification in February 2016 with Spirit House Yoga. She believes everyone can experience deeper awareness, empowerment, and self-love through yoga. Rachel’s teaching method focuses on breath, muscle engagement, and alignment. She integrates yoga philosophy into her classes to facilitate deeper learning for transformation on and off the mat. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and a Master of Arts in Administrative Leadership and has previously worked in suicide prevention.

With a rich background in high-level competitive sports, Danielle has seamlessly transitioned into a dedicated practitioner and instructor in the areas of Yoga and Thai Yoga Bodywork. Danielle holds a 500-hour certification in Yoga and Thai Yoga Bodywork from Spirit House Yoga, as well as a Trauma-informed Yoga certification, bringing a holistic approach to movement and well-being. After extensive training in Thailand for Thai Yoga Bodywork, she is not only enamored by the culture and people, but is also committed to continuously honing her expertise in this traditional healing art. Danielle also draws upon years of experience as a personal trainer to deliver anatomically-driven, functional, sustainable Yoga practices to her community, sharing the transformative power of movement on a global level.

Gwyn Davis has a Degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in Psychology, is a Licensed Massage Therapist, and is certified in Personal Training, Holistic Lifestyle Coaching and Functional Medicine. As a wellness coach Gwyn helps her clients pinpoint what area of their life has gotten off track be it diet, exercise, coping with stress, managing symptoms of illness, or dysfunctional relationships with self, or others. Once those areas have been identified a program is created that addresses the client’s specific needs through diet, bodywork, stress management and the most productive form of movement for their constitution. By helping her clients learn to slow down, tune into their inner wisdom and begin to trust the natural processes of healing the body undergoes when given the correct environment, they can enjoy a life of greater health and happiness.

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