Yoga Teacher Profiles
At AnandaRasa Catawba, our yoga teachers, healers and embodiment instructors are the heart of our community, bringing a wealth of experience, passion, and care to every class. Each instructor is committed to guiding you on your journey to greater balance, strength, and self-awareness, whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner.
With diverse backgrounds and teaching styles, our instructors create a welcoming space for all, offering personalized guidance and inspiration to support your wellness goals. Meet the dedicated individuals who are here to help you connect mind, body, and spirit
Deb Crawford
Sivananda Yoga & more!
Deb has been practicing yoga for over 50 years and has been teaching for over 17 years. She has been trained in Sivananda Yoga, meditation, 12 Step Yoga and Yin Yoga.
Dennis Baucom
Satsang, Chai Chef
A view of reality and spirituality developed over years of exposure to a diversity of people and cultures while serving 23 years in the US Marine Corp and working in local government. Today this mind/body seeks Truth and an answer to “What is Reality?” and “Who am I?”-- questions that cannot be answered by modern society and religion.
Michelle Hair
Artist and Dancing Queen
Michelle Hair is a passionate community builder and glass artist for her business “New Earth Beads” where she offers classes in her studio at AnandaRasa. She began the practice of movement through dance in Colorado Springs, CO back in 2007 through a group she helped develop and facilitate called “Communidance.” Michelle is excited to share her art and embodiment practice of self-expression with her new community.
Twyla Deese
Community Yoga, Yoga Basics
I am certified as an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher with certification in Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery from the Veterans Yoga Project. I follow the direct path of non-duality as a devotee of Ramana Maharishi. I incorporate non-dual Eastern philosophy into my Yoga offerings as pointers to Truth. Together with my husband, Dennis Baucom, we steward AnandaRasa Catawba to share the non-duality tradition and provide a space for the healing arts for the benefit of all beings interested in awakening and liberation. Through my presence, I honor my eternal friend and brother, Michael Waltuch, my Ganesha, and all the Ganeshas in my life. Om namah shivaya 🕉️