Meet your Golden Hour Yoga Teachers
All our teachers are YTT Certified
Makenna
With over a decade of teaching experience and 200 hr Yoga Alliance certification, Makenna brings a nurturing and inclusive approach to every class. Her teaching style is rooted in Akhanda yoga philosophy, emphasizing the wholeness of the yoga practice through breath work, mindful movement and mediation,
Makenna prioritizes making yoga accessible for practicioners of all body types, ages and experience levels. Through thoughtful hands-on assists and personalized modifications, she creates a comfortable environment where everyone can establish a strong, breath-focused practice.
Each class is designed to hold safe space where mind, body and soul can flourish. Makenna will meet each student exactly where they are in their journey, creating experiences that align movement with breath, build strength, and maximize the benefits of each posture.
Rod
In early 2018, Rod embarked on a transformative journey, becoming certified in yoga to deepen his understanding of the physiological benefits of asana. Through life’s trials and the universe guiding him towards his true purpose, he immersed himself in the study of Eastern philosophy and the rich traditions of yogic practices. This exploration has cultivated within him a profound appreciation for the teachings of Pattabhi Jois and his lineage through the daily practice of Ashtanga. He is passionate about sharing these insights with others, helping them find balance, strength, and serenity which leads them further into self exploration on their own journeys.
Katie
Katie's yoga journey began in 2014 as a high schooler seeking the physical strength and flexibility that yoga had to offer; however, she quickly recognized the mental health benefits that came along with an intentional practice. From here, yoga was the catalyst for her to embrace a life of love and kindness towards herself and others. Her teacher training 2018-2019 with URU Yoga was based in Vinyasa, which means "to place with intention." While Katie incorporates various styles of yoga into her practices, she always brings the mindful connection of breath and movement to her classes. She believes that yoga is a self-discipline for you to live a full and genuine life free of suffering. Show up as you are, be open to the growth.
Sydney
Sydney began her yoga journey in 2012 and quickly fell in love with the practice of a mind, body and spirit connection. In 2014 she deepened her studies by living in an ashram and studying in India at Anand Prakash Ashram in Rishikesh, under her guru, Yogrishi Vishvaketu. The lineage she delved into and teaches roots in the practice of Akhanda, meaning "whole", which focuses on philosophy, mantra, asana, meditation and pranayama. She received her 200 hour YTT and came back to Pensacola with a passionate offering of the safe space she received in India. Two years and many hours of teaching later, she went back to Rishikesh, India and studied and graduated with her 500 hour certification. This course deepened her understanding of the kundalini energy and practice, as well as introduced her to the practice of Kriya (cleansing) yoga. After a decade of manifesting and intentional creation, she opened up Golden Hour.
Sydney will always to offer a safe, nurturing, and deepening space for practitioners of any age, level, background and body type, to feel heard, seen and worthy of an opportunity to connect deeply within themselves and their practice.
Harper
Harper Banks Hubbert is a 200 hour certified yoga teacher and a Galactic Child certified teacher. Yoga has always been an integral part of her life, creating the path for healing and nurturing. She loves the structural side of yoga and strives for accuracy. A current student at UWF, she is a local Pensacolian. She also has a dance background which is present in her flowy styled classes.