Aalap completed his 200 hour teacher training at Second Side Yoga. Aalap's classes feature dynamic movements paired with thoughtfully curated musical selections in an effort to go beyond pure focus and enter the flow state, allowing the outer world to dissolve away and one's inner machinations to be explored. Movement and sport were heavily centered in his life growing up, having practiced martial arts and played soccer for 10+ years. After searching for an alternative avenue for activity during the pandemic, he found himself hooked on the mental and physical stimulation that yoga provided.

To Aalap, the yogic asana practice ties with its metaphysical philosophy to provide the yogi tools to strive for balance and clarity in an increasingly ambiguous world. One cannot truly define their boundaries without pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone; one cannot truly appreciate comfort without experiencing discomfort. To Aalap, yoga asana provides a safe space on the mat to explore and digest these concepts and embody the lessons learned as one moves about in the world.

Aspen began practicing yoga in 2016 and became certified in 2019 after realizing the practice gave her something she’d never found before — confidence, clarity, and a sense of belonging. Her classes blend mindful movement, intentional breath, and rhythm to create an immersive experience on the mat.

She is passionate about helping students build confidence, presence, and connection through yoga. Aspen’s teaching style is dynamic, challenging yet supportive, and grounded in the belief that we are all forever students of the practice.

Bret brings a vibrant, high-energy presence to the mat, combining a "lively spirit" with a grounded, authentic approach to the practice. Known as your "yoga bestie," his mission is to help students achieve a healthier, balanced life while reminding them to stay true to their individual needs—both on and off the mat.

His classes are an eclectic mix designed to spark curiosity and meet students exactly where they are. He is a strong advocate for the idea that every expert was once a beginner, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. His instruction is highly focused, aiming to create a safe space where students can move freely, confidently, and calmly.

My goal as a yoga teacher is to make every student feel supported and safe exactly where they are. I encourage everyone to move in a way that feels right for them,skipping or exploring any posture that feels authentic in the moment. Safety and comfort are at the heart of every class.

I believe in the power of creative movement by always trying to offer thoughtful sequences. Because as most all yogi’s know-when creative flow meets great music…it’s a magic elixir for the soul.

Dana Fisher is a 700 RYT, biomedical engineer, and educator with 20+ years of dance and movement experience. Her avid knowledge of biomechanics and movement science drives her passion for creating a supportive space to nurture mental and physical growth in students.

Dana's training includes study of Ashtanga and Vinyasa, alongside immersive training in Authentic Movements philosophy. Through intellectual sequencing, intentional movement, and the power of pranayama, she cultivates a profound understanding of yoga's potential in her class.

Daniel has developed his personal yoga practice for over a decade through self practice as well as ongoing training with Jonas at Second Side Yoga. He first began teaching yoga classes in 2015. Both his personal practice and teaching style emphasize advancement through a constant cycle of challenge, repetition, and refinement.

Eric is a passionate yoga instructor in Dallas, Texas, sharing his expertise since earning his certification in 2018. With a background as a former professional cage fighter and third-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Eric infuses his classes with lessons in resilience, strategy, and flow—skills honed in the ring and on the mat.

His yoga journey started as a means to recover and find balance amid the intensity of combat sports. Specializing in vinyasa, slow flow, and yin styles, he focuses on linking breath to movement, offering dynamic sequences for strength-building, gentle paces for alignment, and restorative holds for deep relaxation.

Eric makes yoga inclusive for all levels, empowering beginners and athletes alike in a supportive space. Committed to the Dallas community  blending his warrior ethos with yogic principles to foster holistic wellness and personal growth. Join Eric to discover harmony on and off the mat.

Gillian originally from England moved to Dallas with her family in 2015.  Always having an interest in Health and Well being the move offered her  a unique opportunity to delve deeper into something she loved YOGA.  

After completed her initial 200 hour training in Hatha and Vinyasa in 2018 she has since added Yin, Mat Pilates and functional fitness trainings to her skill set as well as recently completED her 500 hour training  at Secondside. 

I have been teaching yoga for over two years, offering classes in both English and Spanish. My experience includes a variety of styles such as vinyasa, slow flow, sound bowl healing, and arm balance workshops.

I discovered my passion for yoga while searching for ways to improve my mental and physical health during particularly stressful periods in my personal and professional life. After just a few classes, I quickly felt the benefits, and yoga became a transformative practice for me. Since then, I have deeply immersed myself in yoga philosophy and education, completing more than 700 hours of yoga teacher training.

I continue to study and refine my practice to create meaningful, supportive experiences for my students. For me, yoga is a tool to cultivate well-being, mindfulness, physical strength, and mobility, both on and off the mat.

Beyond yoga, I hold a degree in Chemical Engineering and a master’s degree in Business. I currently work full-time as a Logistics Manager in a manufacturing company, a role that grounds me in structure and problem-solving while yoga allows me to express creativity, presence, and connection.

Chronic back pain, and what his orthopedic surgeon once called “a spine with character,” led Jonas to yoga over two decades ago. He has not looked back since.

Before dedicating himself fully to yoga, Jonas taught at the college level, where he developed a gift for breaking complex ideas into clear, practical steps. Coming from zero athletic background, more library than locker room, his own journey from chronic pain to committed practice cultivated patience and respect for steady progress.

Jonas has studied vinyasa flow and Ashtanga yoga for over twenty years. He began his teaching path with Susie Caicedo in 2012 and later earned his Ashtanga certification from Tim Miller in 2017. His teaching honors the tradition while remaining shaped by his own evolving practice.

What began as small classes in his home has grown into Second Side Yoga in Dallas, where students and teachers gather to practice, study, and support one another.

Jonas brings an unusually refined quality of attention to his teaching. As an art director and photographer for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, he works in a world where nuance, refinement, and composition matter. That trained eye carries into the practice space, where a quiet adjustment or careful observation can meaningfully shift a student’s practice.

His philosophy is simple: “Come see me when you want to get better.”

Kennedy began her yoga journey in 2017 and never looked back. What started as a physical practice quickly became a path of transformation for her mind, body, and spirit, inspiring her to share yoga as an act of service.

Rooted in reverence for the breath and the body, her teaching emphasizes moving intentionally, using breath to access greater depth, awareness, and ease within each posture. She creates challenging, intelligently sequenced flows that engage not only the body, but the mind, inviting students to stay present, focused, and curious as they move.

With nearly four years of teaching experience, Kennedy has guided students in the United States, Spain, and Israel, deepening her passion for sharing yoga across cultures and communities.

Laura Beth Lopez is an experienced yoga teacher with over a decade of teaching in Dallas. She is a 500-hour E-RYT and has completed a 200-hour meditation training through Sukha Yoga in Austin. Her studies and practice span multiple lineages, including vinyasa and ashtanga, woven together with influences from other traditions to create a thoughtful, challenging and grounded practice.

Laura Beth’s teaching is rooted in breath, presence and embodiment. She invites students to step out of the busy mind and to drop into the body, using the mat as a classroom rather than a stage. Her classes encourage curiosity, effort and self-inquiry—an opportunity to meet yourself honestly through movement and breath, to really become intimate with all that you are and all that you can be.

Discovering Ashtanga before yoga became mainstream in 1995 Linda was forced into taking a deeper dive into the practice of Hatha after suffering from a crippling accident leaving her wheelchair bound with the potential loss of her leg.  After a full recovery, Linda was motivated to share the practice with several friends, instructed at small studios and her passion for teaching began.

Known for a strong work ethic, sense of humor, high energy level, approachability, and deep devotion to and understanding of Yoga as a Conscious practice of the Union of Body, Mind and Spirit, Linda is well versed in the ability to adapt the yoga practice for all skill levels, ages, physical impairments and injuries and a wide variety of body types

I’ve been passionate about movement for over a decade, earning my Barre certification in 2014 and teaching until 2021. In 2025, I expanded into mat Pilates, where my love for small, focused, isometric movements really shines. I believe in slowing down, tuning in, and intentionally targeting muscles to build strength and transformation.

I love practicing yoga, spending time outdoors—especially at the beach—and soaking up life with my husband of 10 years and our three beautiful children.

My teaching intention is rooted in my personal passion: helping students build real, lasting strength and resilience—physically and mentally—so they can move better, feel stronger, and thrive throughout their lives.

As a lifelong athlete who came to teaching movement later in life, I deeply understand its transformative power. With an E-RYT 500 certification (YACEP), plus training in Awakening Yoga, Animal Flow, and fitness formats like Yoga Sculpt and HIIT, I bring a well-rounded perspective to every class.

Expect challenging, dynamic sessions that blend traditional asana with dance-infused flows, strength training elements, and animal-inspired movements—often set to energetic R&B and soulful music for an immersive flow and mind-body connection. My goal is to empower you to own your strength, cultivate mental resilience, and make sustainable movement a natural part of your everyday life.

I came to yoga in 2011 after completing my third Ironman, and I instantly fell in love with both the practice and the art of handstands. I earned my YTT certification in 2013, and ever since, I’ve continued to deepen my practice with a strong focus on handstand development.

My training emphasizes alignment, shoulder strength, and mastery of foundational skills. With these fundamentals, anyone can grow their practice as far as they’re willing to take it. What sets me apart as a teacher is that I’m always learning—I never forget what it feels like to be a beginner. I understand how fear can show up in the body and mind, and I offer step‑by‑step progressions designed to build confidence, stability, and true strength from the ground up.

Richelle is a neurological physical therapist and yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga on & off since her parents enrolled her in youth yoga classes as a child, and she has an athletic background as a competitive youth gymnast for 9 years. After moving to Dallas and completing physical therapy school, she found a more regular yoga practice and community at Second Side.

She was inspired to teach yoga to share the magic of the practice and completed her yoga teacher training in 2024-2025 at Second Side. With a passion for movement and mindful connection, she aims to combine her expertise in anatomy and body mechanics with the transformative practice of yoga. Richelle hopes to inspire others to challenge themselves, discover new strengths, and cultivate balance in their lives.

I first began my yoga journey in 1998.  I was fascinated and curious about the philosophy and the precision in which the poses where to be practiced and experienced.  I was living in NYC, going to school and working full time.  It was a time in my life where I needed a soft and safe space to be creative and breath; a space where I could be myself apart from the business of my life and my yoga practice offered that to me.  Shortly after taking my first yoga class, I had the opportunity to travel to India to receive my 300 Hr. certification at the Bihar Yoga School Ashram in Bihar, India.  I will forever remember that experience as one that changed my life.  After I came back to the US; I took my second teacher training at the Miami Ashtanga Yoga Shala where I got my 500 Hr. certification.

In 2006 I moved to Dallas and have been teaching yoga classes and leading 200 Hr. Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2010.  Many of my students are now leaders in the yoga community offering amazing classes, workshops and retreats.   This journey for me continues.  You will always find me practicing and teaching.   I’ve had the fortune to study with many great teachers, and I continue to learn and search for meaningful ways to inspire my students in their search for greater meaning in life.