Our Team
“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see.”
― Alexandra K. Trenfor
Jen Yockey, Owner, E-RYT500
Jen has been a teacher since leaving the University of Washington in 1992; teaching golf, yoga and mindfulness/mindset practices.
Her focus in college was Psychology and Sociology and has multiple certifications in life/wellness/recovery coaching. In addition to her 200 & 300 Credentials, she is also Pre-Natal, Yin, Restorative & Trauma Informed certified.
Jen’s intention, for all of her classes, is to allow her students to find union with their mind, body, heart and soul.
Cassidy , CYT500
Cassidy is a staple at GATHER, having been teaching here since 2018.
She is our resident Kids Instructor, as well as having her 500 hour CYT, with additional education in Kundalini and Yin Yoga. She encourages you to embrace the roots of yoga, and her classes leave you feeling rejuvenated, strong, and at ease.
Paul, CYT200
Paul has been at the studio from the beginning teaching meditation and kid’s yoga as well as an EARLY morning sun salute class! Join him on Monday evenings for Stretch + Stillness.
Paul’s vulnerability and story telling make him and inspirational and centering force at GATHER.
Charlotte Wardwell, RYT200
We are SO happy to have Charlotte teaching at GATHER.
She is a wonderful human, mom to two boys (and THE most spoiled dog on the planet!)
Charlotte teaches vinyasa and gentle flow on Tuesday & Thursday evenings and GOAT Yoga!
Lisa Stanford, RYT200
Lisa came to teaching after spending over 25 years in the nursing profession, most of it in the emergency setting. Her love of interacting with people and curiosity of all things to do with the human body, mind and spirit fuel her teaching. She enjoys teaching all levels of students, and hopes that those who attend class can take the learnings from the mat into their daily life. She and her husband reside in La Quinta. She is the proud mother of two amazing daughters.
YOU, Our Community
We have what we have and
are what we are
because of YOU, our sacred community.
It is a privilege to guide and hold space for you all and an honor that none of us take lightly.
We know that you have choices as to where you practice and we are grateful you have chosen GATHER.
Dr. Cleo Amelia, Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Dr. Cleo is the Needles part of the Needles & Nidra.
Join us, monthly, for Needles & Nidra and in between, checkout all that Dr. Cleo has to offer at her clinic in Palm Desert.
Billy & Crystal Cordell
Billy & Crystal Cordell come once a month and bring their amazingly talented and healing sound to GATHER. You can check the schedule and learn more about sound bath meditation HERE.
You can also check out all their amazing offerings at www.blischakraspa.com
Susan Dunn, Breathwork Facilitator
Susan has been body worker since 1988 and takes pride in providing the most qualified and skilled therapy here in the desert by continuously staying current and educated.
Susan is a goal oriented therapist offering a unique blend of various styles of Body work. She takes an integrative approach to body work. She became a Breathwork Coach because she has found through her experience that approximately 90% of our ailments are emotionally driven.