Rachael Harper
OTY Studio Owner, E-RYT500, YACEP, Aerial yoga
Thai Yoga Therapist, Ayurveda Health Counselor
Hi! I'm Rachael. i am grateful to introduce myself as a full-time ayurveda health counselor, thai yoga therapist, yoga teacher and studio owner. i'm a friend, an accountability partner, and facilitator of community + authentic, meaningful connection.
Let me be the first to welcome you to our beloved On Track Yoga community!
Since my teaching journey began in 2010 I have completed thousands of hours of training in various styles of yoga and related healing arts, all of which work together to inform my personal teaching style. Although I enjoy teaching a variety of classes including vinyasa flow, gentle/therapeutic, restorative, yin, and aerial yoga among others, my regular classes predominantly consist of strong but accessible mindfully-paced flows with great emphasis on breath, spinal alignment, and core connection. Class rhythms often evolve with the changing seasons in alignment with the teachings of Ayurveda.
Working with people one-on-one is my true passion. I believe in creating authentic and meaningful connections using the healing practice of Thai yoga therapy and through private + small group yoga instruction, whether introducing new students to yoga or addressing the specific needs of any level of practitioner. I am also pleased to offer health counseling for students committed to tangible transformation and self-healing using the principles of Ayurveda.
My intention is to serve. I teach to help you feel supported and at ease, to encourage confidence and authenticity, to challenge you to step outside your comfort zone, and to inspire you to practice and live with integrity, compassion, and joy!
Please don't hesitate to contact me directly at rachael@ontrackyoga.com if you feel that I may be of service now or in the future, or if you have any questions about our studio.
I look forward to connecting!
Ayurveda Health Counseling; Deep Relaxation Sessions; Thai Yoga Mobility Therapy; Private Yoga Instruction
Kelly Ray Shelton
RYT500; E-RYT200
Kelly Ray Shelton has been teaching fitness for 16 years. She has been certified in LES MILLS BODYBALANCE (formerly BODYFLOW) since 2007, receiving a "Distinction" (the highest grade of certification) following completion. Kelly is also certified in Thai Yoga Mobility Therapy and has been a yoga practioner for over 20 years. Kelly's focus is on the therapeutic benefits and applications of yoga. Her passion is "yoga for all", and she strives to break the stigma that yoga is focused on placing the body in unattainable positions and only allowed for able bodies. Kelly loves teaching Chair Yoga and offering people autonomy and independence in their own bodies, even if only for a brief moment. Kelly is a registered teacher through Yoga Alliance. She is an E-RYT 200hr, RYT 500hr, and a YACEP (yoga alliance continuing education provider).
Chelsey Kohl
RYT200
Hi there! My name is Chelsey Kohl and I am thrilled to be a part of the On Track Yoga community. Originally, I am from Upstate NY. I have lived in Charlotte, NC for over 20 years. I do not miss all of that snow!! I am a 200-hour RYT certified through the Yoga Alliance accredited school, Yoga Renew. I am passionate about helping students find peace within themselves and cultivating more joy in their lives.
Megan Carscaddon
Megan Carscaddon completed her 200 and 300 hour trainings with Vira Bhava Yoga. Since 2017, Megan has offered Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Slow Flow Vinyasa classes. Her practices focus on achieving the most therapeutic benefits of asana, breath work, & meditation. Megan’s classes are a safe space for any practitioner, no matter where they land on their yoga journey.
Kassandra Mattingly
I love being apart of the OnTrack community! I'm from Nebraska, but have lived all over the U.S. I received my 200 hour RYT in Arizona in 2018; I am certified in restorative yoga and have a Bachelor of Science in nutrition/dietetics. Yoga found its way into my life when I was struggling with my mental and physical health. I love sharing the practice with my community and see it as a great way to cultivate connection to one another and ourselves. I am passionate about movement, and my teachings focus on alignment and breath; helping students to build body awareness, physical strength, and find peace within themselves.
Jillian Doppalapudi
Jillian graduated from Elemental Moon YTT 200hr in October 2022. She has been practicing yoga for over a decade. Currently, Jillian is practicing and teaching Slow Flow and Restorative Classes. She loves to incorporate props and breath work! Jillian is a nurse practitioner and loves spending time with family. In her free time you can find her outdoors on adventures, near and far.
Ally Miller
Ryt500; buti mvmnt
Ally Miller (she/her) is an RYT 500hr trained instructor, with background in Therapeutic, Vinyasa, Gentle Flow, and Restorative modalities. Ally Miller grew up as a dancer and multi-sport athlete, and as an adult looks to bring that combination of fitness, fun, and community she grew to love into shared fitness and yoga practices. Ally has worked as fitness instructor (Jazzercise for 12 years, Zumba for two) and completed her 200-RYT with Bella Vita Yoga in 2019. Ally has also completed a 300 Hour Advanced Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training with the Center for Integrative Yoga Studies in May 2021, where she was able to pursue her interest in understanding the therapeutic benefits of yoga for stress management and emotional wellness. Ally is excited to connect with others and build community via these movement practices in and around Charlotte, NC.
Lydia Steadman
ryt200
My name is Lydia Steadman. I am a certified yoga teacher with a long background in meditation. I received my 200 hour RYT training through the Yoga Alliance accredited certification program, Bella Vita Yoga.
My particular style of yoga and meditation includes the use of life-building themes, imagery, poetry, and words of power to motivate and inspire my students to live life from a space of hope, resiliency, and in the height of their own integrity. I offer ideas to consider and explore on the mat through intentional and purposeful movement and meditation that can be then taken off of the mat and applied to real life circumstances.
My dream and mission in life is to connect with people and help them to discover their own innate value and purpose because all positive change in the world first begins in our own hearts.
Audrey Mills
Buti MVMNT
Lisa Myers
Aerial Yoga; Ayurveda
Lisa Myers is a long-time student at OTY and has been teaching yoga and Aerial yoga since 2017. In 2019, she completed her Ayurveda Health Counselor certification and began group coaching on daily and seasonal habits. She is currently deepening her studies in Ayurvedic Herbalism. You can find Lisa teaching Aerial Yoga and Cocooning at On Track, and collaborating with Rachael on Ayurveda workshops and offerings.
Emma McGee
rYT200; aerial yoga
Emma’s journey with yoga began simply as a form of movement. As her practice grew she started to notice her practice as a mirror to her life. The subtle effects from her practice appeared in her life off the mat, while her current ways of being brought themselves to surface while on the mat as well. Learning to observe herself, brought opportunities to choose and shift how she shows up in this world. Yoga reunites Emma with choice, grace, and unconditional love. Her intention through teaching is to bridge the connection between mind and heart through breath and movement. Holding space to reunite others to a life of choice. May we shed our skins on the mat, all on the journey to our own personal power. To build the strength to harvest our dreams and live full lives, yoga is for every body. Wake up to what is possible.