About Be Yoga Burien

Be Yoga Burien is a yoga and barre studio which strives to create an atmosphere that is welcoming, supportive, inclusive and healing. Each of our instructors are certified to teach students from all walks of life.  Our intention is that, through conscious breath and movement, people are profoundly connected to themselves, their bodies and each other. 

 

We believe that where ever you are is the perfect place to be. All classes are all levels. Beginners welcome!

 

Let’s Begin

Sam’s yoga journey began as a child attending classes with his father, planting a seed that blossomed decades later. After struggling with emotions, pain, and blindness, Sam found peace at BYB in 2022 through a Vinyasa class. This ignited his passion for yoga, which has become a core part of his daily life, fostering love and kindness both on and off the mat. In his free time, Sam enjoys cooking, rock climbing, hiking, music, Star Wars, and spending time with his two cats, with plans to add a puppy or two to the family soon.

Samuel Haggerty

HOT HATHA INSTRUCTOR

Meet the team

Our Barre class is a 60-minute full-body workout that combines pilates, yoga, strength conditioning, and ballet-inspired moves. A challenging workout, Barre utilizes the ballet barre as well as other equipment such as hand weights, resistance bands, balls, sliders, and blocks. The goal is to fatigue each muscle group and improve endurance and cardiovascular health. The room is heated to about 90 degrees.

 

Vanessa Pautler

BARRE INSTRUCTOR

Ayanna’s journey began with yoga and meditation in 2012 and expanded into Reiki healing in 2016. Passionate about caring for others, she has worked as a childcare provider, nurse aide, and more recently completed Doula training in 2022 while deepening her yoga practice. After discovering Be Yoga Burien, Ayanna found her yoga home, later joining the staff as Assistant Manager and completing Yin and Hatha teacher trainings in 2023. At BYB, she strives to build community, hold space, and create opportunities for growth. Outside the studio, Ayanna enjoys hiking, camping, roller skating, or relaxing at home reading and napping.

Ayanna Olokunsu

HOT HATHA INSTRUCTOR

Jaxen began his yoga journey at BYB in early 2022 to deepen his practice under his meditation teacher’s guidance. He quickly found yoga essential for his physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. In 2023, while pursuing an M.S. in Sports and Health Sciences with a focus on Health and Wellness Management, he joined the BYB team as Front Desk Lead and completed Yin and Vinyasa Teacher Training. Jaxen is passionate about helping everyone feel comfortable in their bodies and fostering an inclusive environment for all.

Jaxen Hedberg

YIN & VINYASA INSTRUCTOR

Trevor Taylor

VINYASA INSTRUCTOR

Jeremy takes inspiration from many forms of athletics and movement, using yoga poses as tools to build body awareness and sharpen the mind-body connection. Blending traditional yoga with creative flows and sequencing, his classes offer a balance of effort and ease. Expect to work hard while feeling encouraged to adapt the practice to your needs, finishing with relaxation and mindfulness in savasana or meditation.

Jeremy Pautler

VINYASA INSTRUCTOR

Hilary fell in love with yoga during a stressful season of life—it became her sanctuary and sparked a lifelong journey inward. Hilary teaches to help others reconnect with themselves. She want students to feel empowered, seen, and at home in their bodies.

Hilary's class vibe in three words: Strong. Silly. Embodied.

You can expect energizing flows, creative sequencing, mindful cues, and playlists that match the vibe. Outside the studio, Hilary loves to travel, sing karaoke, and play in the mountains with her family of seven.

Hilary Paris

STUDIO DIRECTOR, YOGA AND BARRE TEACHER, AND TEACHER TRAINING GUIDE

Erin trained as a ballet dancer for 15 years and first experienced yoga in high school, practicing throughout her dance education and college. She completed her 200-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training in 2017 and Hot 26 Teacher Training in 2021. Erin practices all styles and considers herself a student first and teacher second, believing yoga offers profound physical and mental rewards. She loves sharing this message and is thrilled to be part of the Be Yoga Burien family. Outside the studio, Erin enjoys life with her husband and dog and looks forward to seeing you on the mat!

Erin Trivelas

SLOW FLOW INSTRUCTOR

Jill began practicing yoga in 2007 to complement her running routine, and it quickly became her favorite form of fitness. Over time, her focus shifted to include the mental and spiritual benefits of yoga, especially the sense of calm and empowerment it provided. In 2017, she completed her first 200+ hour teacher training with Be Yoga Burien, igniting a passion for yoga philosophy and teaching. Jill has since completed three additional trainings and now teaches The 26, Vinyasa, Yin, and Pre-Natal styles in various settings, finding great fulfillment in guiding her students' journeys.

Jill Tiedeman

HOT HATHA INSTRUCTOR AND YIN AND HATHA TEACHER TRAINING GUIDE

Emily has dedicated her life to music, dance, yoga, travel, and embracing nature's beauty. Inspired by her mother's vision to be a creative force, she began teaching yoga and meditation in 2010 after studying abroad in India. Emily became a certified Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher in 2009, a certified Yin Yoga teacher in 2013, and completed her Barre teacher training in 2018. She is also a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Massage Therapist. Known for her fluid, challenging classes driven by motivating playlists, Emily is passionate about inspiring others to achieve a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Emily Fish

YOGA AND BARRE INSTRUCTOR, TEACHER TRAINING GUIDE, AND RETREAT LEADER

Ashley began her regular yoga practice in 2014 after having her third child, combining her dancer's background with a desire for balance and flexibility. She quickly fell in love with yoga at BYB for its physical and mental challenge, and after 20 years in the corporate world, found yoga to be a vital source of self-care. In 2017, she completed the Classic 26 YTT, which she calls the best decision she ever made, leading her to prioritize herself and her family. Ashley continues to study various yoga styles and coaching courses, and is committed to her yoga community. She lives in Des Moines with her husband Josh, their three children, and a dog.

Ashley Wainscott

HOT HATHA, FUSION, AND VINYASA INSTRUCTOR

Joshua began his yoga journey in 2018 at Be Yoga Burien after years of being active in sports, martial arts, and dance. Encouraged by fellow performers and yogis in New York, he signed up for his first class after moving back to the Pacific Northwest. After three years of practice, he completed his 200-hour Classic 26 certification with Debbie Dixon. Joshua owns a production company specializing in live video game broadcasts and digital media, and believes yoga is a powerful tool to help the digital generation reconnect with their natural selves.

Joshua Gray

HOT HATHA AND FUSION INSTRUCTOR

Meghan has been practicing yoga since the early 90s and teaching Original Hot Yoga since 2002. She discovered hot yoga in 1997 while living at a Buddhist temple and later completed Bikram Teacher Training in 2002. Meghan has taught at several Seattle studios and joined Be Yoga Burien in 2014. Her classes are challenging yet meditative, encouraging students to work hard and rest when needed. Meghan focuses on the union of body, mind, and breath, aiming for students to leave with a balanced nervous system, strength, flexibility, and a fresh, open mind.

Meghan Lewis

HOT HATHA INSTRUCTOR

Studio Etiquette

  • If you are feeling any cold symptoms, please stay home. If you are coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose excessively at the studio, you may be asked to leave.

    • Check in with the front desk before placing your items down.

    • Please remove your shoes and store them neatly outside the room as you enter.

    • Leave bags and personal belongings in changing area or in the cubbies outside the room. Turn your phones on "do not disturb."

    • There are absolutely no cell phones or mobile devices permitted in the practice room.

    • If you have a smart watch, make sure to turn it on any mode that prevents it from making sounds or flashing.

    • Arrive early to class. Classes start and end on time. Please be on your mat with everything you need two minutes prior to the teacher enter the room. The doors are locked right at the start of class.

    • Please be scent-free: no perfumes, colognes, or heavily-scented lotions. 

    • Come to class hydrated. Drink sparingly as you need during class. Pouring water over your head might feel good at the time, but it won’t help you learn to keep your peace in the room.

    • For yoga classes, place your mat ⅔ over the yellow line toward the front mirror. Be sure to stagger yourself so you’re not right in front of someone.

    • For barre set yourself up 2 people to a standing barre on the same side, edge of your mat under the barre.

    • Party before class, but once class starts: silence. Please respect the silence in the room, especially during savasana. No talking, moaning or loud noises during the class. This includes grunting, moaning or excessively loud breathing. This is our chance to relax and take a break from our busy schedules.

    • Please be scent-free: no perfumes, colognes, or heavily-scented lotions. 

    • Stay until the end of class. It is important for your health and the energy of the group.

    • Be a good role model. Practice your stillness and discipline between the poses during the hatha classes. Notice if you are in front of a beginner. They will follow you.

    • Leave no trace. Please deposit trash, recycling, mats and towels in their proper place. Bring home your clothes, water bottles and equipment. Wipe up large puddles of sweat with a towel.

    • Follow along with the teacher. Try your best in each posture, and listen to your body. If you think you can’t do a posture, set it up or sit it out (sitting in a kneeling position is best, but lay down. If you need to) Please reserve addition postures or posture from other disciplines until after final savasana.

    • Keep showers to 5 minutes.

    • Please limit your stay after class to no longer than 20-30 minutes. The instructors need to leave at that time. 

    • Enjoy yourself! This is a life-changing practice. It is challenging, important and, for many sacred, but can also be a lot of fun!