Our Teachers
Redefining Yoga
At Vira Bhava Yoga, our teachers are trailblazers and industry disruptors, working to redefine yoga as a path of reconnection and integration with the innate essence that exists both within and around us. They embrace and teach that yoga is not confined to the mat—it is a way of being that permeates every aspect of life, exactly as it is.
As Teacher Owners in our cooperative, they are not only educators but also active stakeholders in the success and sustainability of Vira Bhava Yoga. This ownership fosters a deep sense of accountability, collaboration, and investment in the well-being of both students and the broader community. Their role as owners ensures that their teachings are rooted in authentic care and a commitment to the long-term growth of every individual they serve.
We believe that Yoga isn’t something you do—it’s who you are at your core. The practice of yoga serves as a tool to help you remember and reconnect with that truth, building the confidence to live authentically and fully aligned with your essence.
Kelly Golden
E-RYT 500
Kelly is the Founder of Vira Bhava Yoga, and a lifetime practitioner of Yoga. She began practicing Yoga in 1994 and teaching in 2002. She leads teacher training all over the US that emphasizes the power and capacity of each individual student to develop their own voice, trust their own path, and share Yoga as a power, rather than the perfection of asana (postures).
She is a former student and certified teacher of ParaYoga, and currently studies embodiment with Angela Farmer and Victor Van Kooten, philosophy with Douglas Brooks, and life with modern philosophers like Bayo Akomolafe and Stephen Jenkinson.
Swathy Madhukar
E-RYT 500
Leanne Horvath
E-RYT 500
Leanne is a dedicated teacher and the visionary Director of Vira Bhava Yoga who brings years of experience as a practitioner and teacher and group facilitator of these ancient disciplines.
Leanne's expertise extends beyond the virtual realm, providing in-person workshops, tantra therapy, and personalized instruction.
Leanne enjoys fine art, performance art, and creative movement. Leanne is a Jiu Jitsu Practitioner, but also loves to spend time outdoors on her small farm with her family in New Hampshire.
. With over 20 years of personal practice, over a decade of teaching and extensive training with renowned teachers worldwide, Leanne's teachings are infused with Tantra, empowering students to tap into their inner wisdom and connect with divine consciousness.
Mandy Henderly
E-RYT 500