our team
we recognize that a teacher's presence is deeply meaningful through the connection they create with their students. we are truly grateful to our salt yoga community for your openness and willingness to explore different teachers and practices, finding the connections that best support your personal journey.
emily terceira
founder + lead yoga instructor
i’m emily terceira, and i am so excited for the opportunity to connect with you. i hope to empower you to be the best version of yourself, in physical body, growing mind and authentic spirit.
i found yoga while studying dance in university – in a world defined by rigidity and perfection at the barre, i craved freedom and creativity on the mat. yoga has taught me compassion – that we are in constant evolution, always reaching + growing past our edges. if we allow it, the physical asana practice goes much further than the movement on the mat.
i am trained in vinyasa, prenatal, restorative, yoga nidra, kids yoga, and stand-up paddle board yoga. i completed my 300hr advanced yoga certification with arrow yoga in 2021, for a full 500ryt certification. in my classes you can expect to dance, play and explore your way through thoughtful and dynamic sequencing. while the dancer in me craves creative transitions, there is always the invitation to listen to personal body structure and inner creativity.
salt yoga was created out of my desire to inspire passion, growth and authenticity within. thank you for choosing to practice with us.
taeya dent
yoga instructor + creative management
hi, i’m taeya and i am so thrilled to be joining you on your mats! i started my personal yoga practice in 2017, at a time where i was looking for clarity. a short time after practicing i felt inspired to share what i had, and continue to learn on and off my mat. i completed my 200hr ytt in may 2018 and participated in the shamana method training in november 2020. my classes represent the practice as a whole - the journey of discovery.
as i lead you on your mat you can expect to be encouraged to tune inwards, not only mentally but also physically, using our time to explore and have fun. i challenge you to find an inner awareness of the mind and of the body and to lead your practice with an open mind and an open heart.
emily ross
yoga instructor
hi - i’m emily! i found yoga at a time when i didn’t know how much i needed it, buried under seemingly insurmountable anxiety while writing my phd. i soon found that a regular practice was essential for reframing my approach to challenges and maintaining a positive outlook on life. i firmly believe that the lessons we learn on the mat translate to the outside world, and encourage my students to engage in practices of self discovery, self appreciation, mindfulness and good humour!
i completed my 250hr vinyasa, 25hr hot power and 25hr hot hiit teacher trainings in 2019, followed by a 300hr hot 26 training in 2020 and 50hr slow flow and restorative yoga trainings in 2021 - all at spiralling crow school of yoga in oxford, uk.
i am beyond excited to join the salt team and share the joy that yoga has brought me.
ali willett
yoga instructor
i'm ali and i am so excited to finally teach for salt yoga! similar to other salt yoga instructors, i found yoga as a way to compliment years of dance training. i have been practicing yoga for over ten years but found emily back in 2019 and she encouraged me to pursue my 200 ytt as well as a prenatal yoga certification, which were both completed in 2020 (days before the world shut down). i have been leading virtual and in-person classes for my full time employer ever since.
as a busy working mom, yoga is a priority to stay grounded and reconnect with myself. my yoga "style" has evolved over time but i am currently enjoying juicy stretches and slow-ish (yet challenging!) flows. i can't wait to connect with you on the mat.
megan haddrell
yoga instructor
hi there, i’m megan. i took my first yoga class in 2010 - a yin class that allowed me the space to disconnect from the hustle and bustle. since then i’ve been hooked, finding classes wherever i moved when living in canada, from nova scotia to newfoundland to bc. upon returning home to bermuda i decided to deepen my practice and took my 200YYT on the island.
i began teaching in 2017 and found it extremely fulfilling to share my love for the practice with others. a class with me will include a focus on breath work, a challenge or two (even if that challenge is to simply be still!) and hopefully a laugh as i mix up my left and rights…. still! i enjoy leading classes and reminding everyone to not take life too seriously - see you on the mat!
riley macdonald
yoga instructor
i’m riley and i cannot wait to share my love of yoga with you. i began my yoga practice in 2016 after craving a connection with my physical body once again, which led me on a path to so much more. what i’ve discovered and felt being a student is what i love to share with you in class.
you will find my classes to be thoughtful, dynamic and encouraging. i completed my 200RYT in 2020 - but my love for learning and growing as both a student and a teacher continues on each day.
jordan fairn
yoga instructor
hi- i'm jordan! i began my movement and yoga journey in 2019 when i returned home after completing my art psychotherapy training. i was looking for a peaceful escape, and a deeper understanding of myself both physically and spiritually. my movement practices have continued to be the answer to easing any physical discomfort and consistently bringing joy into my life. i have developed a passion for the mind-body connection through all types of movement.
in 2023 i completed my 200hr ytt, focused on embodied yoga & somatic movement, and in 2024 i became a partner acrobatics teacher. i am passionate about creating a space where you can be yourself, explore, and play, while making connections within yourself and with others. come as you are, and let's move together.
shara crunden
yoga instructor + physiotherapist
hey there, i'm shara. with a passion for movement and a heart full of gratitude, i bring over 15 years of personal yoga practice to the mat as well as my 500hour teacher training with matt giordano. when you join me in class you will experience an awareness, softness and strength in your body as we build a powerful practice together.
beyond my deep love for yoga, i also hold over 20 years of experience as a seasoned physiotherapist, allowing me to blend the art of movement with the science of the body seamlessly. with this unique background, i offer a safe and supportive space for you to explore, heal, and grow in your practice.
as an ayurveda practitioner, i weave ancient wisdom into modern living, helping you find balance and harmony both on and off the mat. whether you're seeking to release tension, build strength, or simply reconnect with your inner self, i'm here to support you every step of the way.
jen soares
yoga instructor
hey there, i'm jen! movement has always been an important part of my life – a source of expression, creativity, freedom and breath. it started in a dance studio, where i would eventually end up teaching
dance for over 30 years. from there, continued exploration of movement led me to yoga. after taking yoga classes on and off for many years, i eventually settled into a more regular practice and completed my 200 hour YTT in june 2023, as a natural evolution to my journey.
what i appreciate most about yoga is meeting yourself where you are both physically and emotionally. my favourite place to do yoga is outdoors in nature, where i can find centre, balance and harmony. when you join me on the mat expect a vinyasa style class using
creative transitions, room to play and explore connecting breath with movement.
