Meet your Golden Hour Yoga Instructors
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.
Brit
Brit began her yoga journey in 2012 when a friend invited her to a Saturday morning hot yoga class. She immediately fell in love with the practice. In a world that often feels chaotic and fast paced, yoga offered her a sacred quiet space. Since then, the practice has continued to ground and expand her life in so many ways.
In 2022, she began teaching yoga at a CrossFit gym and local pop-up classes. Those experiences deepened her belief that yoga is truly for every body- no matter your background or level of experience. She completed my 200 hour teacher training in 2025. Her hope is that each person who steps into her class feels fully embraced and honored, just as they are.
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.
Danni
Danielle “Danni” Brown is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher currently pursuing her 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training at Disko Lemonade, where she also teaches. With a background in dance—including ballet, jazz, and modern—Danni holds a B.A. in Dance from Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. During her senior year, she was introduced to vinyasa yoga and instantly fell in love—not only with the physicality of the practice but also with the powerful sense of community it fosters.
In addition to teaching yoga, Danni also teaches pre-K, where her warmth, creativity, and deep care for young learners shine through. She has also been teaching dance for several years, sharing her passion for movement with students of all ages. Her experience in both early childhood education and dance brings a grounded, joyful, and dynamic presence to her classes, helping her connect with students in meaningful ways.
Danni is so excited to be a part of Golden Hour and to continue building community through movement, expression, and empowerment.