Our Teachers
TESSA
JENKINS
Owner and Lead Trainer
As the proud owner of The Works, I would like to welcome you to this space. This studio is dear to my heart as this is the location I took my first yoga class 15 years ago when it was run under the name Power Yoga Works. It was between the four walls of this studio where I fell in love with the practice of yoga, took my first teacher training, made lifelong friends, and taught my first yoga class.
I’ve lived a lot of life since then: I worked as an ICU nurse, became a full time working mama, transitioned to become a stay-at-home mom to my two girls, then part time yoga teacher, yoga studio manager, health and wellness coach, and now I get the pleasure of adding yoga studio owner to my “About Me”.
The Bhagavad Gita states, "On this path, no effort is wasted," which is a sentiment I apply wholeheartedly to my journey. My experiences and relationships have allowed me to grow, gather, fail and reset, and have brought me to this space once again to open the doors and offer the same gifts I received back to you.
BETH
MITCHELL
Teacher, Teacher Training Facilitator
Whether it’s to let go or lean in Beth has you. Not the answer for you, the space for you, the faith in you, the belief in you. Her class will open you and ask you what are willing to give, right now? What do you seek, right now? What do you want to discover, right now, about your mind, your body, your life? She is the ultimate guide. Not a therapist. Not a doctor. A guide. Perfectly imperfect, resilient, dedicated and prideful in her practice and her guidance of yours. Always.
Kathleen
Wong
Teacher, Sound Bath, Reiki
Kathleen is a loving, creative, supportive woman and mother and a friend to everyone who knows her
Being active has always been an important part of Kathleen's life. In 2017, she added yoga to her fitness routine and quickly learned her practice not only had great physical benefits but also an enormous impact on her mental and spiritual well-being.
In 2018, Kathleen became a certified as yoga teacher and has been teaching ever since. She is driven by positivity, ever-changing opportunity and being present — she shares this through her class and the connections she makes with students.
Kathleen has a calm and gentle approach, but don’t be fooled she will make you sweat and work on your mat and allow you to smile during the whole experience.
Kathleen lives with her husband and two daughters and also is the owner of her own small business @live.light.shop an online boutique gift store and also makes custom shirts and more - please follow her and check out her shop!
Andrea
COOPER
Teacher, Teacher Training Facilitator
Andrea first stepped on her mat in 2003 and as a long time fitness enthusiast the positive impact on her body, mind, and soul was immediate. When she graduated from college in 2005, she immediately enrolled in a YTT program with Verge Yoga Center and Empowered Yoga. She received her 200 hr. certification in 2006 and is currently working towards her 500 hr. training with the Pranakriya School of Yoga Healing Arts.
Along this journey, Andrea spent 8 years as a manager/trainer for a yoga inspired athletic apparel brand, her main focus was to coach teams to set and achieve their life goals. Her classes are greatly influenced by her experiences as a trainer and love of endorphins. Andrea has seen the positivity a strong practice brings into personal/professional life, and how the lessons learned through yoga can translate into everything we do.
Andrea lives in Wayne with her husband Adam, and their 4 children, Stella, Cecilia, Quinn and Boden.
NINA
CIERI
Teacher
Nina started her yoga journey after graduating from college in 2015. She was looking for a way to get back into shape and found power yoga and was instantly drawn to the high energy workout, immediately noticing changes to her body physically.
Nina is a Baptiste trained instructor and completed her RYT-200 at Power Yoga Works and Yin Yoga Certification at Arhanta Yoga in 2020. Nina teaches with intention and heart while cuing challenging, thoughtful sequences that leave her students sweaty, but also with a smile on their face.
Off her mat, Nina is an insurance underwriter by day, enjoys traveling, unwinding with a good dirty martini, and spending time with her boyfriend, Connor, and furbabies, Moose and Penny.
Teacher
Julia found yoga in 2015, Within the first weeks of taking yoga classes, Julia felt more flexible and began the journey to heal her body from injuries from being a lifelong athlete.
Julia found a passion for the practice and received her RYT-200 certification from Power Yoga Works in 2020.
She encourages her students to unlock power and flexibility within their practice by focusing on what their body truly needs in each moment. She hopes that her students will push themselves to “be a yes” in all aspects of their practice, bringing their full selves to the mat every single time.
Julia
CIERI
Ellen
Lewis
Teacher
Ellen was drawn to yoga many years ago as a way to find movement and balance outside of her day job. She soon realized the connection between the physical practice and mind and spirit. Years later, yoga is a foundational part of her life, bringing her peace, focus and balance.
After practicing for many years she decided to take her practice to the next level and completed her 200 hour YTT in Spring 2023 at The Works.
She loves all styles of yoga from the sweaty vinyasa's to the soothing restorative poses. Her favorite poses include heart and hip openers. She is excited to teach and share the mindfulness, strength, confidence and breath of yoga to students of all levels. When not on her mat, you can also find Ellen running the front desk on Sunday mornings and tending to the plants.
Ellen loves cooking eating in the kitchen, hiking and outdoor adventures, travel and everything beach! She lives in Chester Springs with her husband, teenage daughter, 3 cats and dog.
Teacher
Maria is a school based Speech Therapist and truly enjoys working with her middle school colleagues and kiddos. An avid Philadelphia sports fan, she loves a good challenge and knows the importance of keeping herself moving for a strong body and mind.
As a mom of 5, yoga has allowed her to be more present for her family and for her students. Ken and the kids( Noah, AJ, Averi, Ava and Alyssa) fully supported Maria in her recent and highly anticipated, YTT journey. It was a demanding and rewarding voyage that took her away from them for 200 hours over the course of 6 months, only to bring her back to them more completely than ever!
Maria fell in love with yoga over the last decade because it forced her to slow down and soak in the moments. To that end, she loves teaching yoga because she views it as a gift. She believes learning the centering benefits of simply returning to the breath, making the time to just, “be” and meeting yourself exactly where you are in that moment, to be truly transformative; a ripple effect that has the power to transcend all aspects of life.
Maria
Stamato
CAITLIN
MCCORMICK
Retreats, Sound Bath & Reiki
Caitlin is one of the most talented, creative and adored teachers in the area and we are so lucky to have her as a teacher and trainer.
Caitlin has practiced yoga for over 20 years, as she turned to her mat after a car accident. When she started yoga she found a slow paced practice help her body heal. After she welcomed her first child, she stepped into the power yoga world which got her hooked with her dancing background.
She also took her teacher training at Power Yoga Works in 2014 (where she and Tessa met!). She is still inspired and has a thirst for learning and has started her 300 Hour training as well.
Caitlin has run many teacher trainings, held several workshops and has served as a mentor for so many teachers. She is truly a gift to this space and we cannot wait to have her teach her amazing flows in the fall.
When she is not teaching, Caitlin is enjoying her family time with her two kids and fiance.
AMANDA
GERMER
Teacher
Amanda originally found this practice as a part of a strength and conditioning program as a college athlete. She found the practice challenging, and noticed subtle changes in her body, and overall well being. After completing undergraduate school and beginning a vigorous graduate school program, Amanda found yoga to be a true outlet and release from the stressors associated with my academic life.
Amanda says she finds the practice to be challenging, grounding, and rejuvenating all at the same time. While at The Works, she hopes to share all of the aspects of this practice that she loves with others, so they might take what they need from it, and grow in their own lives.
Rachel
Ramlochan
Teacher
Mom to two amazing girls, Etta and Sable.
I began practicing in 2007 while in search of another form of movement after a running injury. I found the physical benefits immediately but over the years have come to find the mental and emotional benefits to be paramount. I completed my 200RYT at the Works and have been grateful to find a community like no other. Yoga has truly helped me find a home in myself and my hope is to hold space for others so that they might find what that means for them on their mat.