502PY Teaching Team

Melissa just loves yoga and 502… she’s been hooked since her first visit in August 2014! Sharing her joy and excitement for yoga and the 502 community is one of her favorite things (this includes teaching every chance she gets). When she’s not having fun yoga-ing, she spends time with her family (including Henry and Bean, the French Bulldogs), friends, and works at Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Alison was introduced to 502 Power Yoga in 2017 and was hooked after her first Power Vinyasa class. She quickly connected with the strength, clarity, and calm the practice offered—both on and off the mat. Alison completed her RYT200 in 2019 through 502 Power Yoga and earned her YOD Level 1 certification in 2021. When she’s not teaching yoga, you’ll find her working her corporate day job, reading every novel she can get her hands on, or stand-up paddleboarding on Kentucky’s beautiful waterways.

Agnese was born and raised in Louisville, KY. She is a mother of four (almost grown) children. She is a 5th grade teacher in JCPS and has a special education background. Sharing the countless benefits of her yoga practice with others is her passion. When she is not on her mat or teaching in the studio, Agnese is watching her children’s collegiate and high school swim meets, camping or walking in the park. Agnese is a volunteer for JDRF and St. Michael Youth Ministry.

Rachel was born and raised in Louisville, KY, and is a mother of two children; Maddie and Riley. Rachel began teaching yoga at 502PY in 2014 after getting certified in Hands-On Assisting and then graduating from 502PY’s teacher training. Her passion for teaching yoga led her to get several certifications such as kids yoga, special needs and autism yoga, pre and post-natal yoga. She has started the only family and youth studio in the city and state, Omies, 502’s neighbor in the Highlands.

Nikki began her Yoga journey in 2014 when 502 Power Yoga first opened. She fell in love with this methodology because it grounded her in her physical body and melted away anxiety. She adores the sense of community and connectedness she feels when she steps into the studio. She is a forever student learning every day from interactions with others. She is a registered surgical nurse and certified reiki practitioner. When Nikki is not working she enjoys live music, camping, and hiking because she feels most alive in nature.

Yoga has been a common thread in Gina’s life for over twenty years. When she stepped into the doors at 502PY in 2015 her relationship with yoga flourished. Gina feels at home at 502PY. She is drawn to the breath and the physicality of the practice and the community and connection of the studio. The everyday benefits have been astounding and have naturally integrated into her daily life. Gina and her husband Jeff have four young kids that are true gifts and bring them some of life’s greatest joys. You may find Gina around town with her kiddos “down-dogging” right beside her!

Becky has practiced yoga off and on since the early 2000s and has always loved how it helps her stay grounded and focused. In 2015 she found her way home at 502 Power Yoga when she took her first class with this community. She loved the practice and community so much, that she worked her way up on the 502PY team: beginning as an Energy Exchange team member, to Front Desk staff (currently the Support Team Lead), Assisting team, and now as Yoga Teacher! Becky completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training with 502PY in March of 2019, and has a strong desire to spread the love of yoga love to all! When not in the studio, Becky can be found hanging out enjoying nature, watching birds, chilling at the lake, taking walks with friends, and traveling with her husband, Pat.

Savannah is a Louisville Native who first discovered her passion for yoga in 2015. She completed her 200hr teacher training through YOGAST8 in May of 2022 & is a full-time fitness studio manager & HIIT instructor at Shred415. A true lover of movement, Savannah loves to take a yoga class in every new city she visits. When she’s not practicing her handstands, Savannah can be found reading, spending time with Chunk (her french bulldog), and trying to blend the perfect smoothie bowl. Savannah’s classes are thoughtfully sequenced, feel-good and funky!

Christopher DeRome is a passionate yoga instructor with a diverse range of expertise from restorative to power flow practices. He places a special emphasis on breath work and alignment. When he’s not doing asanas, you can find him walking his Boston terrier, gardening in their backyard or creating synth-pop music on his laptop. He fell in love with 502 power yoga at the end of 2022 and is always happy to be in the studio.

Marie Coma-Thompson loves sharing the healing practices of yoga and meditation and making them accessible to everyone. She has been practicing yoga since childhood, first learning from her parents. In 2007, Marie completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Eternal Health Yoga in Louisville, KY and has been teaching ever since. Her classes are lovingly inspired by her own yoga and meditation practice, and the focus is on feeling safe, powerful, and present in your body through the union of breath, movement, and awareness. Marie also works as a psychotherapist (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and has discovered so many ways that yogic philosophy and practice align with theories of psychology and mental health. When she’s not working, you’ll find Marie spending time with her beloved cats, husband, and friends. She is passionate about music, food, books, board games, and spending time in nature.