YOUR GYPSY INSTRUCTORS
Dee Schillinger
Owner & Operator
(479) 721-7645
Step out of the shadows and into the light! Dee has transformed her life by shifting into love and happiness. Overweight and battling anxiety & depression, Dee decided to take up yoga in the hopes of distracting herself from her current state of being, but what she discovered was something much more profound.
Instead of running or avoiding pain, she gained the courage to turn and face her fears head-on. As her practice evolved, she could feel her heart open freely, her mind become more disciplined and focused, her body become stronger, and her spirit soar to new depths of existence.
Dee is current owner of YogaGypsy and has completed her 500-hour certification for yoga instruction; loves to teach about human anatomy, the physiological benefits of breathing, as well as share tools for living and practicing yoga off of the mat! She has a Bachelors' degree from the University of Arkansas, with double majors in Criminal Justice & Sociology, and minors in Spanish & Social Work.
Dee is a firm believer that education never ends because when we listen to our body, we learn that we are always changing and growing whether we want to or not. Becoming part of that process empowers us to live life to the fullest!
"Energy speaks louder than words -- Your body speaks to you in energy.
Yoga can give anyone the tools they need to learn how to listen to your body & change your life for the better." ~Dee
With over 13 years of teaching experience, she is able to guide you safely on your mat, while challenging you to step outside your comfort zone!
Felicia Lee
Felicia has been exploring the personal practice of yoga for over 10 years. It started when she was seeking a routine for flexibility and gym recovery. With each practice she was more energetic, flexible, happier and at peace with herself. This led her to deepen her practice even further and shift her consciousness- turning inward to focus on a spiritual journey to enhance her emotional and spiritual perspective.
Through yoga Felicia found peace and empowerment, enabling her to navigate healing her own traumas and treating her anxiety. She learned to harness and release anxiety, stress and anger through this practice that changed the quality of her life for the better. With more clarity than ever, she decided to pursue this life-changing practice even further. In 2023, she expanded her practice and knowledge of yoga at YogaGypsy and earned her 200-hour yoga teacher certification. She is very excited to be able to share this amazing practice and help others feel its benefits too. In her classes, she inspires and challenges you, bringing you to meet strength and flexibility in physical and spiritual balance.
“Yoga is a great practice to reach flexibility and when you understand that it is so much more, you begin to unite with yourself and source energy (whatever that higher power is for you). Yoga is about unity, when you unite with yourself in this beautiful practice, you start to experience alignment with yourself and your life. How awesome is that?” ~Felicia L.
Michelle Wise Gendusa
Michelle has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 20 years, earning her 200-hour RYT certification with YogaFit. Her journey with yoga has evolved over time, transitioning from a focus on power and physical strength to cultivating mindfulness, calm, and inner resilience. For Michelle, yoga is a practice that shifts attention inward, instead of the external world with influences of judgment and comparison. Yoga offers a sanctuary where, the moment you come to your mat, the noise of the outside world fades away.
Through her yoga practice, Michelle continues to learn how to tap into her own inner wisdom, peace and strength. Her personal journey on the mat sparked her passion to create a space where others can experience the same transformative growth. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and owner of Rooted Therapy and Wellness, Michelle combines her expertise in guiding individuals through anxiety, depression, grief, and loss with her deep appreciation for the mind-body connection cultivated through her yoga practice.
Michelle hobbies include; hanging out with her hubby, walking her dog, Kyah, cooking, spending time with friends, and staying active.
Anna Martin
Anna is a certified 200-hour trauma-informed Yoga Teacher. She first discovered yoga in 2017, initially seeking a way to calm her nervous system, and quickly found that it offered a deeper sense of connection, grounding, and healing within her own body. Her practice has since evolved into an ongoing journey of self-awareness and emotional integration.
Anna is passionate about guiding others to experience the physical and mental benefits of yoga, and restoring balance to the nervous system. She believes in yoga's profound ability to create harmony between mind and body, fostering a sense of safety, strength, and emotional well-being.
Through her teachings, she strives to help others cultivate inner peace, resilience, and a deep connection to themselves.
Karlee Owens
Growing up, Karlee was never know as the "athletic type." She tried variations of workouts to realize none fit her just right, until she attended her first yoga class in 2014. What started out as a "fun workout" soon became a spiritual, mindful practice. Her practice evolved into one of feeling connected deeply to the Spirit within herself.
She started the journey of completing her yoga certification in January 2017 under Teri Honeysuckle & received her 200HR certification in May 2017. This experience has changed her life forever! Her class will leave you feeling refreshed & free. Her energetic teaching style will pump you up in mind & spirit! You'll be challenged to take what you learn on your mat to the real world, to help you grow in ways you've never experienced before. Karlee will lead you into a space of getting out of your mind & into the present moment in what she calls "practicing the present." When not on her mat, you can find her working on a hand embroidery project & hanging out with her husband & beloved pup, Lexi.