E-RYT 500, YACEP | Voice of Cleveland Yoga

Creator of Practice with GRIT

tamischneideryoga.com

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Tami Schneider has been teaching yoga for over 25 years and is recognized as one of the most influential Baptiste-inspired teachers worldwide. As the founder of Cleveland Yoga in 2003, she built one of the nation’s most respected studios and trained hundreds of teachers who now lead in communities across the U.S. and internationally.

In 2025, Tami transitioned Cleveland Yoga to Power Yoga Collective, stepping into a new chapter as an independent trainer, mentor, and consultant. She continues to lead advanced teacher trainings, retreats, and programs designed to elevate both the practice and the profession of yoga.

Her work is rooted in GRIT—Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Traction—a lived philosophy that calls teachers to stretch into possibility, embody strength with purpose, and lead with authenticity. Known for her depth, rigor, and accessibility, Tami challenges teachers to move beyond performance and into presence—cultivating not just powerful classes, but resilient communities.

E-RYT 500, YACEP | M.Ed. 

www.mindfulnessyogaedu.com​

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With 30 years teaching Health and Yoga at Solon High School and 20 years as a varsity volleyball coach, Missy brings exceptional expertise in education, leadership, and mentorship. She holds a Master’s in Sports Science with an emphasis in Sports Psychology and is a former Certified Athletic Trainer. Missy has used her 500+ hours of yoga training to develop and implement mindfulness and yoga curriculum for Pre-K through grade 12 in the Solon City School District. Her high school yoga students inspired the creation of the 200-hour Teen Prodigy and Summer Adult Immersion Program, which she has co-facilitated with Tami Schneider for the past four years.

In addition to teaching at Solon High School, Missy teaches at Cleveland Yoga, serves as an adjunct professor and is a professional speaker that specializing in stress management and mindfulness. With advanced certifications in Yin, Restorative, Trauma-Informed, Chair, and Kids Yoga, she meets students and teachers exactly where they are, empowering teachers-in-training to lead with confidence, clarity, and heart.

E-RYT 500, YACEP ​

A powerhouse both on the mat and in the training room, Amy has dedicated over 13 years to teaching yoga and mentoring teachers with passion and precision. For more than 8 years, she has co-facilitated Cleveland Yoga’s 200-Hour Teacher Training, shaping the next generation of leaders in the yoga community. Her expertise is backed by a diverse background: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, TRX and Barre Certified Instructor,  Relaxation Message Certified, Therapist, and advanced yoga trainings including Baptiste Yoga Level One + True North Alignment, Jason Crandell’s Shoulders/Neck/Upper Back intensive, Art of Assisting I & II, and Teen Yoga.

Known for her empowering presence and commitment to alignment, Amy blends movement science, philosophy, and inspiration into every class and training. She challenges students and teachers to grow beyond their comfort zones while creating a supportive environment where transformation can happen. Whether in her class or her training room, you can expect a balance of strength, wisdom, and heart—an experience that leaves you stronger in body and clearer in purpose.

BA, CYT, E-RYT 500+, YACEP

Owner and founder of Megan Velotta Yoga, longtime teacher at Cleveland Yoga

Megan’s yoga journey began in 2007, when her husband first brought her to class—it was hot, hard, and sweaty, and she was instantly hooked. For years, she and her husband tag-teamed practice while raising their four children, building yoga into the rhythm of family life. In 2017, inspired by teaching yoga to developmentally disabled students, she completed her 200-hour training, followed by her 300-hour training with the renowned Tami Schneider.

Since then, Megan has pursued yoga in its many forms, including Arhatic yoga (meditation), Yoga Nada (sound healing), yoga nidra, yin, restorative, trauma-informed yoga, and kids’ yoga. She is an experienced facilitator of 200-hour teacher training, has logged over 2,600 teaching hours.

Passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to growth, Megan brings warmth, experience, and inspiration to every class—making her a teacher who will transform your practice and your path.