Plymouth Yoga Room
Teaching Staff
They Guide Us & Grow Us
Brent Rieli E-RYT-500
Brent Rieli, RYT-500, has been practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and meditation since the mid-1990s, and is the co-director, along with his wife Sheri, of the Plymouth Yoga Room aka My Yoga Room, which they co-founded in 2009. Brent and Sheri are well known for their ability to cultivate incredible teachers through My Yoga Room’s 200 hr Yoga Immersion Program and their connection of breath to movement–inspired teaching style. Brent’s approach blends the discipline of traditional Ashtanga with a deep respect for each student’s individual path. He is passionate about creating a supportive space where students can explore their practice, connect deeply with the breath, and grow both physically and spiritually.
Sheri Rieli RYT-500
Sheri Rieli, RYT-500, is the owner and co-founder of Plymouth Yoga Room (now MY Yoga Room). Sheri’s schooling comes in the form of being a female business owner and entrepreneur, building a successful yoga studio with multiple locations, creating space for 35+ teachers and over 25 other supporting staff members. Sheri, along with her husband Brent, opened their studio in 2009, and a second studio in 2017. She is known for her passion for community, commitment to empowering others, and her ability to create a welcoming and inspiring environment where students and teachers alike can thrive.
Polly Swingle RYT-500
I have been a licensed physical therapist for over 30 years, specializing in neurological and geriatric rehabilitation. In 2003, I founded The Recovery Project, LLC as a way to bring together my experience and passion for helping others move and recover with greater support. Over the years, I’ve pursued certifications and advanced training in areas such as geriatrics, neurodevelopmental techniques, and myofascial release. My work focuses on supporting individuals with neurological conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. I am deeply committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that helps each person feel more capable in their body and supported in their recovery.
Jennifer Werner RYT-500
I have been practicing yoga since 2002 when I was introduced to it at the fitness center where I was attending classes. I loved it so much I decided to go through Teacher Training in 2003 and then again in 2005. Both experiences were wonderful as I learned so much more about my own practice and, of course, how to share it with others. Over the years, teaching has become a true passion of mine, and I find deep fulfillment in helping students discover the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga in their own lives.
Nicole Behnke
I took my first yoga class when I was about 20 years old and immediately loved the practice and knew I wanted to know more. Although I was not able to have a regular practice right away, I have maintained one for the last 6 years and was able to take the yoga teacher training in the spring of 2017, which transformed my life. Since then, yoga has become not only a personal practice but also a way to connect, inspire, and support others on their own journeys toward balance and well-being.
Silvana Janevski RYT-500
My yoga journey began in 2006 while visiting a beautiful resort in Cancun. The hotel offered many amenities, one of which was daily yoga with an amazing instructor, Petra Ver Eecke, originally from Belgium. I gave yoga a try and found myself coming to my mat every morning, craving the peace, clarity, and connection it brought. That experience sparked a lifelong passion, and over the years, my practice has deepened into a source of strength, balance, and personal growth—both on and off the mat.
Jaynel Denomme
When I walked into Plymouth Yoga Room in 2013, I was in search of a good workout and a little stress relief. I found so much more here. Through yoga, I found connection to my body, my mind, and my breath. I grew up playing sports—the more physically demanding and full of contact, the better—so yoga challenged me in a completely new way. Over time, it not only strengthened me physically but also brought a sense of balance, awareness, and inner calm that I hadn’t experienced before.
Lily Trombley
My journey with yoga began as a desperate search for a physically active outlet. I never really found gyms to be my kind of vibe, and in 2016 I had a friend who recommended yoga (specifically the Plymouth Yoga Room). I took my first class and was instantly hooked. Little did I know, in searching for a way to gain more physical strength, I gained so much more—mental clarity, emotional resilience, and a deep sense of community. Yoga quickly became a meaningful part of my life, both on and off the mat.
Jennifer Szkrybalo
A good friend of mine recommended I add yoga into my regular fitness routine of running and strength training back in 2013. Practicing yoga improved my range of motion, strengthened my core, and relieved so much tension in my tight runner’s hamstrings. I was impressed with how it enhanced my fitness level in every way, but even more surprised by the mental clarity and sense of calm it brought into my daily life. Yoga quickly became an essential part of my overall wellness journey, both physically and mentally.
Jill Conte
My yoga journey began in 2009, shortly after Plymouth Yoga Room opened. At the time, I was pregnant with my first child and used my practice to calm my ever-busy mind. Two children later, I continued to strengthen my practice, coming one or two days a week, supplementing other physical activities. Over time, yoga became more than just exercise—it became a grounding force in my life, helping me find balance, patience, and a deeper connection to myself amidst the chaos of motherhood and everyday life.
Teresa Gierzynski
I have been practicing yoga for over a decade and recently deepened my practice by completing the PYR Yoga Immersion Program in Fall 2024, earning my RYT 200 certification. Originally drawn to yoga through long-distance running and recurring injuries, I found in it a transformative practice that supports both physical and mental wellbeing. Off the mat, I’m a mom to two young boys and work at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the University of Michigan, where I see the importance of movement, community, and resilience. I’m deeply grateful for the PYR community and find my teaching journey both meaningful and rewarding.
Lisa Saling
My yoga journey began in 2013, when panic attacks just started to take over my life. I wanted to get stronger—physically and mentally—and, if I’m honest, look better too, so I took a class. After that first session, I was hooked. Almost immediately, I knew I wanted to teach, to share the gifts my teachers had given me: calm, clarity, and a space to escape and reset. Yoga became that place for me, where I could breathe, build strength, and simply feel like myself again. As a wife and mom to two amazing kids, Ian and Grace, I understand how important it is to find balance. I strive to create a welcoming space where students can relax, reconnect with themselves, and leave feeling strong and renewed.
Courtnee Beasley
I’ve been practicing yoga for over a decade. I’m an old soul, and I’ve always believed that there’s more to life than what the eyes can see. My affinity for consciousness expansion has led me to study various forms of healing modalities over the years. But it wasn’t until 2021, when I took Teacher Training at Plymouth Yoga Room, that everything truly clicked. Yoga became the vessel that tied all my experiences together—awakening a deeper purpose within me to guide others toward healing, presence, and self-discovery.
Alex Lee
I graduated from Wayne State University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Dance. After years of taking yoga classes on and off, I began to develop a more consistent practice in 2024, which allowed me to grow both physically and mentally. Through this practice, I’ve found a sense of support in my breath and in the time I spend on the mat. It has helped me feel more grounded, more present, and better equipped to navigate whatever life brings my way. Yoga continues to be a space where I can return to myself, and I’m grateful for what it has brought into my life.
Jessica Bazzi
Coming Soon…
Kristin Fortino
I began my yoga journey in 2008. After years of running, it was time to find a practice that was both physically challenging and nurturing. I had no idea then how much I would also learn about the mental side.
After 20+ years in Seattle, my family and I moved back to Michigan in 2024. Once again I found myself searching for a new path after years in marketing and branding, so I dove into Teacher Training at PYR. And here I am, continuing to learn and share a practice that keeps evolving with me.
Melanie Burchard
I began practicing yoga in 2011, the same year I started student teaching. I had recently ended my relationship with long-distance running and needed something that would still provide me with physical activity and mental clarity (especially after being around middle schoolers). One day in the classroom, my cooperating teacher suggested I try yoga—and it quickly became my sanctuary. What began as a way to manage stress and stay active has since evolved into a lifelong practice of self-discovery, balance, and inner peace.
Kyle Jenks
Sports were a big part of my life growing up, but I was first introduced to yoga in college through a workout program. I hated it at first because It wasn’t something that came natural to me. As I continued with the program, I began to realize the yoga workout had the most impactful on my life. I started practicing at Plymouth Yoga Room in 2018 and immediately felt a strong sense of community. The challenge of the practice drew me in, and I was hooked. Over time, I noticed my body becoming stronger and more flexible, and my mind more calm and steady. The tools I’ve learned at PYR have truly changed my life, and I’m deeply grateful.
Kathleen Freydl
Coming soon…
Rachel Grier
I first started practicing yoga consistently at a local rec center right after I graduated from college. I enjoyed exploring the different postures, growing my strength and balance, and just having a designated time where I could set my world aside for an hour. But as I practiced year after year, once a week wasn’t enough for me, and I started craving a deeper connection. That craving led me to teacher training, where my understanding of yoga expanded beyond the physical and into something much more meaningful—an ongoing journey of self-awareness, growth, and inner peace.
Rachel Kus
Wife • Mom • Lover of all things yoga. With over 20 years of dedicated practice and a 200-hour yoga certification, I bring a deep respect for the transformative power of yoga to every class I teach. I continue to be amazed by how the body responds to moving meditation—how breath and movement, when linked with intention, can create both strength and ease. Rooted in Ashtanga, my teaching emphasizes structured, breath-driven sequences while offering creative vinyasa and fluid yoga flows that are both grounding and energizing. My classes are designed to help students build resilience, increase body awareness, and find a sense of calm within the rhythm of movement. Whether you are new to yoga or deepening your practice, my goal is to create a supportive space where you can explore, challenge yourself, and connect more fully to your body and breath.
Ashley Sielski
In 2008, a good friend of mine introduced me to yoga, and it changed my life. My practice leaves me feeling rejuvenated, relaxed, emotionally and physically strong. As my practice grew, I began to feel a strong desire to teach and share my experience with others. In 2015, my family and I moved to Michigan, and three years later I found a new yoga home at Plymouth Yoga Room. The sense of community and support reignited my passion, and I’ve been grateful ever since to practice and teach in a space that feels so aligned with my heart.
Tess Costanzo RYT-500
I discovered Yoga in 2008 when a friend asked me to help her develop an exercise routine. I was in my early 50's and needed to slow down my running habit. When I walked into Plymouth Yoga Room, shortly after they opened, I immediately knew I had found a new home. I completed my first teacher training with them in 2011 and have never looked back. Yoga is so much more than just a physical practice, I challenge myself everyday to live the Yamas and strive to share them and my love of yoga through my teaching.
In loving memory of
Julie Silberg 🤍
I have maintained a steady yoga practice for the past fifteen years. For me, yoga is a living, growing practice, with something new to discover each time I come to my mat. The rewards I’ve reaped are plentiful: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. In 2014, I fulfilled my long-held aspiration of completing my 200-hour yoga teacher training, deepening my understanding and commitment to the practice. Teaching has since become a meaningful way for me to connect with others and share the transformative power of yoga.
Plymouth Yoga Room
Teaching Staff
They Guide us & Grow us
Brent Rieli E-RYT-500
Brent Rieli, RYT-500, has been practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and meditation since the mid-1990s, and is the co-director, along with his wife Sheri, of the Plymouth Yoga Room aka My Yoga Room, which they co-founded in 2009. Brent and Sheri are well known for their ability to cultivate incredible teachers through My Yoga Room’s 200 hr Yoga Immersion Program and their connection of breath to movement–inspired teaching style. Brent’s approach blends the discipline of traditional Ashtanga with a deep respect for each student’s individual path. He is passionate about creating a supportive space where students can explore their practice, connect deeply with the breath, and grow both physically and spiritually.
Sheri Rieli RYT-500
Brent Rieli, RYT-500, has been practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and meditation since the mid-1990s, and is the co-director, along with his wife Sheri, of the Plymouth Yoga Room aka My Yoga Room, which they co-founded in 2009. Brent and Sheri are well known for their ability to cultivate incredible teachers through My Yoga Room’s 200 hr Yoga Immersion Program and their connection of breath to movement–inspired teaching style. Brent’s approach blends the discipline of traditional Ashtanga with a deep respect for each student’s individual path. He is passionate about creating a supportive space where students can explore their practice, connect deeply with the breath, and grow both physically and spiritually.
Polly Swingle RYT-500
I have been a licensed physical therapist for over 30 years, specializing in neurological and geriatric rehabilitation. In 2003, I founded The Recovery Project, LLC as a way to bring together my experience and passion for helping others move and recover with greater support. Over the years, I’ve pursued certifications and advanced training in areas such as geriatrics, neurodevelopmental techniques, and myofascial release. My work focuses on supporting individuals with neurological conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.
I am deeply committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that helps each person feel more capable in their body and supported in their recovery..
Jennifer Werner RYT-500
I have been practicing yoga since 2002 when I was introduced to it at the fitness center where I was attending classes. I loved it so much I decided to go through Teacher Training in 2003 and then again in 2005. Both experiences were wonderful as I learned so much more about my own practice and, of course, how to share it with others. Over the years, teaching has become a true passion of mine, and I find deep fulfillment in helping students discover the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga in their own lives.
Nicole Behnke
I took my first yoga class when I was about 20 years old and immediately loved the practice and knew I wanted to know more. Although I was not able to have a regular practice right away, I have maintained one for the last 6 years and was able to take the yoga teacher training in the spring of 2017, which transformed my life. Since then, yoga has become not only a personal practice but also a way to connect, inspire, and support others on their own journeys toward balance and well-being.
Silvana Janevski RYT-500
My yoga journey began in 2006 while visiting a beautiful resort in Cancun. The hotel offered many amenities, one of which was daily yoga with an amazing instructor, Petra Ver Eecke, originally from Belgium. I gave yoga a try and found myself coming to my mat every morning, craving the peace, clarity, and connection it brought. That experience sparked a lifelong passion, and over the years, my practice has deepened into a source of strength, balance, and personal growth—both on and off the mat.
Jaynel Denomme
When I walked into Plymouth Yoga Room in 2013, I was in search of a good workout and a little stress relief. I found so much more here. Through yoga, I found connection to my body, my mind, and my breath. I grew up playing sports—the more physically demanding and full of contact, the better—so yoga challenged me in a completely new way. Over time, it not only strengthened me physically but also brought a sense of balance, awareness, and inner calm that I hadn’t experienced before.
Lily Trombley
My journey with yoga began as a desperate search for a physically active outlet. I never really found gyms to be my kind of vibe, and in 2016 I had a friend who recommended yoga (specifically the Plymouth Yoga Room). I took my first class and was instantly hooked. Little did I know, in searching for a way to gain more physical strength, I gained so much more—mental clarity, emotional resilience, and a deep sense of community. Yoga quickly became a meaningful part of my life, both on and off the mat.
Jennifer Szkrybalo
A good friend of mine recommended I add yoga into my regular fitness routine of running and strength training back in 2013. Practicing yoga improved my range of motion, strengthened my core, and relieved so much tension in my tight runner’s hamstrings. I was impressed with how it enhanced my fitness level in every way, but even more surprised by the mental clarity and sense of calm it brought into my daily life. Yoga quickly became an essential part of my overall wellness journey, both physically and mentally.
Jill Conte
My yoga journey began in 2009, shortly after Plymouth Yoga Room opened. At the time, I was pregnant with my first child and used my practice to calm my ever-busy mind. Two children later, I continued to strengthen my practice, coming one or two days a week, supplementing other physical activities. Over time, yoga became more than just exercise—it became a grounding force in my life, helping me find balance, patience, and a deeper connection to myself amidst the chaos of motherhood and everyday life.
Teresa Gierzynski
I have been practicing yoga for over a decade and recently deepened my practice by completing the PYR Yoga Immersion Program in Fall 2024, earning my RYT 200 certification. A longtime lover of long distance running, I turned to yoga after struggling with recurring injuries. Through consistent practice, yoga became transformative, supporting injury prevention and ultimately helping me to achieve a long held goal of completing a full marathon. Off the mat, I’m a mom to two young boys, Charles (8) and Henry (6), who are little yogis in the making. I am continually inspired by yoga’s ability to support both physical and mental wellbeing, and I value the role it plays in cultivating resilience, balance, and connection. When I’m not teaching, I work at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the University of Michigan, where I see firsthand the importance of movement, community, and stress resilience for successful aging. I am deeply grateful for the PYR community and find my teaching journey both meaningful and rewarding.
Lisa Saling
My yoga journey began in 2013, when panic attacks just started to take over my life. I wanted to get stronger—physically and mentally—and, if I’m honest, look better too, so I took a class. After that first session, I was hooked. Almost immediately, I knew I wanted to teach, to share the gifts my teachers had given me: calm, clarity, and a space to escape and reset. Yoga became that place for me, where I could breathe, build strength, and simply feel like myself again. As a wife and mom to two amazing kids, Ian and Grace, I understand how important it is to find balance. I strive to create a welcoming space where students can relax, reconnect with themselves, and leave feeling strong and renewed.
Courtnee Beasley
I’ve been practicing yoga for over a decade. I’m an old soul, and I’ve always believed that there’s more to life than what the eyes can see. My affinity for consciousness expansion has led me to study various forms of healing modalities over the years. But it wasn’t until 2021, when I took Teacher Training at Plymouth Yoga Room, that everything truly clicked. Yoga became the vessel that tied all my experiences together—awakening a deeper purpose within me to guide others toward healing, presence, and self-discovery.
Alex Lee
I graduated from Wayne State University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Dance. After years of taking yoga classes on and off, I began to develop a more consistent practice in 2024, which allowed me to grow both physically and mentally.
Through this practice, I’ve found a sense of support in my breath and in the time I spend on the mat. It has helped me feel more grounded, more present, and better equipped to navigate whatever life brings my way.
Yoga continues to be a space where I can return to myself, and I’m grateful for what it has brought into my life.
Jessica Bazzi
Coming Soon…
Kristin Fortino
Coming Soon…
Melanie Burchard
I began practicing yoga in 2011, the same year I started student teaching. I had recently ended my relationship with long-distance running and needed something that would still provide me with physical activity and mental clarity (especially after being around middle schoolers). One day in the classroom, my cooperating teacher suggested I try yoga—and it quickly became my sanctuary. What began as a way to manage stress and stay active has since evolved into a lifelong practice of self-discovery, balance, and inner peace.
Kyle Jenks
Sports were my life growing up. I played baseball, basketball and football year round, but I never thought about doing yoga. In college a group of friends asked if I wanted to join them in doing the popular P90X workout program and that’s when I was first exposed to yoga. I hated it at first because It wasn’t something that came natural to me. As I continued with the program, I began to realize the yoga workout had the most impactful on my life. Later on, I explored other yoga videos on Youtube. It wasn’t until 2018 that I went to my first class at Plymouth Yoga Room. I remember feeling a sense of community the moment I walked in. The heat and the challenge of that first class were something I’d never experienced before. I was hooked. Overtime, I noticed my body becoming stronger and more flexible, and my mind becoming more calm and less reactive. The tools that I’ve learned at PYR have changed my life and for that I am eternally grateful.
Kathleen Freydl
Coming soon…
Rachel Grier
I first started practicing yoga consistently at a local rec center right after I graduated from college. I enjoyed exploring the different postures, growing my strength and balance, and just having a designated time where I could set my world aside for an hour. But as I practiced year after year, once a week wasn’t enough for me, and I started craving a deeper connection. That craving led me to teacher training, where my understanding of yoga expanded beyond the physical and into something much more meaningful—an ongoing journey of self-awareness, growth, and inner peace.
Rachel Kus
Wife • Mom • Lover of all things yoga.
With over 20 years of dedicated practice and a 200-hour yoga certification, I bring a deep respect for the transformative power of yoga to every class I teach. I continue to be amazed by how the body responds to moving meditation—how breath and movement, when linked with intention, can create both strength and ease. Rooted in Ashtanga, my teaching emphasizes structured, breath-driven sequences while offering creative vinyasa and fluid yoga flows that are both grounding and energizing. My classes are designed to help students build resilience, increase body awareness, and find a sense of calm within the rhythm of movement. Whether you are new to yoga or deepening your practice, my goal is to create a supportive space where you can explore, challenge yourself, and connect more fully to your body and breath.
Ashley Sielski
In 2008, a good friend of mine introduced me to yoga, and it changed my life. My practice leaves me feeling rejuvenated, relaxed, emotionally and physically strong. As my practice grew, I began to feel a strong desire to teach and share my experience with others. In 2015, my family and I moved to Michigan, and three years later I found a new yoga home at Plymouth Yoga Room. The sense of community and support reignited my passion, and I’ve been grateful ever since to practice and teach in a space that feels so aligned with my heart.
Tess Costanzo RYT-500
I discovered Yoga in 2008 when a friend asked me to help her develop an exercise routine. I was in my early 50's and needed to slow down my running habit. When I walked into Plymouth Yoga Room, shortly after they opened, I immediately knew I had found a new home. I completed my first teacher training with them in 2011 and have never looked back. Yoga is so much more than just a physical practice, I challenge myself everyday to live the Yamas and strive to share them and my love of yoga through my teaching.
In loving memory of Julie Silberg
I have maintained a steady yoga practice for the past fifteen years. For me, yoga is a living, growing practice, with something new to discover each time I come to my mat. The rewards I’ve reaped are plentiful: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. In 2014, I fulfilled my long-held aspiration of completing my 200-hour yoga teacher training, deepening my understanding and commitment to the practice. Teaching has since become a meaningful way for me to connect with others and share the transformative power of yoga.
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