Meet The Yogamatters Staff!
Our Team
Cathie Ryder, E-RYT (500)
- 2 year Introductory Teacher Training Program in the Lineage of BKS Iyengar, Studying directly with Patricia Walden, one of the senior-most teachers of the Iyengar method in the United States.
- Member of The Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS)
- 2010 Rhoda Island Iyengar Convention
- 2014 Iyengar Intensive, Pune, India with Geeta Iyengar
- 2016 Iyengar Intensive, Florida with Abhijata Iyengar
- Studying several time with
Edwin Byrant (American Indologist. Currently, he is professor of religions of India at Rutgers University. He published seven books and authored a number of articles on Vedic history, yoga, and the Krishna) - Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500® )
- AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
- AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Thai Yoga Massage Therapist
- Certified Tibetan Bowl Sound Therapist
- CPR, AED, First Aid Certified
- Johnny G. Certified Spinning Instructor
- BodyPUMP, STEP, COMBAT Certifications
- Founder Of YOGAMATTERS,LLC
- Founder Of YOGAMATTERS Teacher Training School ( RYS 200, RYS 300, RYS)
Jenifer Stuckart, E-RYT
I enjoy my family and my life. I am fortunate to have my hobby as my work!! I have over 8 years teaching experience along with assistance in running and operating YOGAMATTERS Yoga Study.
I accomplished such gratifications from this treasure called yoga. My goal is to spread the joy of yoga to everyone I can. I started in the medical field as a Dental assistant earning 10 years experience, I found great pleasure helping others. Yoga has opened a "never ending" opportunity for me to continue this. Teaching and aiding each individual member providing them with their own skills to help themselves find the joys life has to offer.
- Certified Member Of The Yoga Alliance
- Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT® 500 )
- Yoga Alliance Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT®)
- Member of The Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS)
- FIRST AID ,CPR & AED Certified
- Assistant instructor in Yogamatters Teacher Training School (RYS)
Our Team, Cont....
Check out our Class Schedule for a list of Yoga Classes

Lory Pease, RYT (200)
I am
absolutely in love with my yoga life now! My journey to yoga began after
spending 15 years of my life as management in the health club industry.
Leaving the health club industry to focus on my family. Yoga has gifted me an opportunity to practice in a judgment–free zone and has become the safe space I need to allow the mind-body connection that I was missing. I have learned to be present, patience, accepting, to listen to my body, and finally self-love.
Fueled with a desire to understand the practice deeper, I received my RYT-200 certification in 2016 and my RYT-500 in 2017. As my journey continues to unfold, I look forward to sharing the lessons I learn with others, and to learn from them, as well. My classes offer the gifts of yoga...strengthening the body, calming the mind, opening the heart and laughing. I teach my classes with enthusiasm and much humor...because let's face it...laughter is the best medicine in life AFTER YOGA.
*Certified Member of The Yoga Alliance
*Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT® 200)
*FIRST AID,CPR & AED Certified
*AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
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Monica Fuller, RYT (200)
- Certified Member of Yoga Alliance
- Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)