BIG OM YOGA RETREAT SUMMER LEADERS
We are super excited to have an amazing line-up of talented instructors and teachers to lead the Big Om Yoga Retreat. Read below to learn more about the wonderful humans who will be leading each experience.
Hailey Boswell and Joe Picorale
Hailey first started doing yoga in college for the physical benefits it offered, but it didn’t take long before she felt the change yoga was making in her heart and mind as well as the body. Yoga helped her deal with the stress of working her way through college in a positive way, and continues to do so. She discovered a new sense of love for herself and others, which she had never felt before. Yoga invites her true authentic self to shine through, and allows her to feel more confident in everything she does. Hailey received her 200-hour teacher certification from Everyone Yoga School in May 2016.
Joe began practicing yoga in 2010 and is a RYT 200. He was one of the original founders of the I AM Yoga Festival in the fall of 2010 and opened the first Be Love Yoga Studio in 2013. With the help of the growing #belovecommunity at Be Love Yoga Studio Joe has since expanded with a second studio in Downtown Jenks America and two franchised studios in Bristow, OK and Owasso, OK. Joe's passion is connecting people and creating the framework for a community that will change the world. Joe is the creator of the Big Om Yoga Retreat and teaches regularly at Be Love Yoga Studio Tulsa.
Hailey will be leading the Acroyoga Class
Derek J. Smith, Certified Wim Hof Instructor
Derek enjoyed his fiery youth in the California sunshine and eclectic culture of the San Francisco Bay Area. Looking for a connection with his father and seeking a geographical change, he moved to Oklahoma at 18 which began his search into the fields of Martial arts, fitness, personal development, and human behavior for 20 years. In 2017 he received his certification with The Wim Hof Method along with 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training and other human movement modalities. He currently is focused on serving others and does that through personal training and The Wim Hof Method. Derek’s intention is to be useful and to allow Life to play him like an instrument dropping all expectations. He and his wife, Alyssa, are currently opening a business to bring physical wellbeing and mental resiliency to more people via strength training, Yoga and The Wim Hof Method. Derek will be leading the Ice Bath Experience
"Raven" Nicole Peltier, Raven Yoga Nation
For over 25 years, Raven Nicole has been bringing cutting edge, powerful yoga to the people. She is a true pioneer, creating both a phenomenon and a legacy. She opened a wildly successful studio in 2001 and shortly after began delivering her magic at festivals, retreats and even non-yoga events across the country to bring "it" since she has the "IT factor." She is extremely athletic, musically intuitive and shines on stage. She has worked with a variety of music bands and singer/songwriters combining her Beat-Based, rhythmic yoga style with music of all genres. She is dynamic, eclectic and motivational. Some describe her as one-part Shaman, one-part Motivational Speaker, and one-part BADASS yoga teacher. She has taught at countless yoga festivals and retreats including Telluride Yoga Festival (5 years), Yoga On The Mountain (6 years), Love Shine Play in Asheville, and Drishti Beats in Aspen. She is a top pick for professional DJs since she is brilliant with music. She developed Rock'n Roll Yoga, Raven Yoga for Freedom, the TOOL Yoga + Breathwork Experience, and Hip Hop Hatha YTT and now leads these innovative styles all over the planet. Her YTT modules include Cueing, Voice & Volume Control and Flow Tactics. She has taught for several 200 and 500hr Teacher Trainings for the past 10 years. She and her craft MUST be experienced. Everyone comes away with a spring in their step after Nicole's offerings. She gives her heart, shares her passions and drops wisdom like it's Hot! Raven Yoga Nation
Misty Love, Acrolove Certified
Misty Love is a certified AcroLove Instructor and Event Coordinator in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She first encountered acro shortly after coming out of a 15 year abusive marriage. What she discovered was an activity and community that promoted healing on many different levels. Acro helped her learn how to develop trust with other human beings as they lifted her up and supported her both figuratively and literally. Along with presenting opportunities to improve communication skills, Acro also provided her with fun filled ways to become more athletic while enjoying non sexual human touch that we all need to thrive in our daily lives. She views acro as powerful healing tool and confidence booster. Misty became an instructor and continues to sharpen her skills so that she could help spread the passion, love, and joy of Acro with you.
Misty will be leading the Acroyoga Class
Skye Van Camp "Skye Vision Yoga"
Skye is a purposeful, professional yoga teacher with a passion for health, wellness, humanity and nature.
Nearly a decade ago she began exploring mindfulness practices, various styles of yoga, meditation, breathwork and sound healing, witnessing their transformative effects firsthand. These practices provided a space for her to navigate the depths of despair, grief, anxiety, and self-doubt, fueling her passion and commitment. She believes greatly in the process of alchemy, in the power of self-healing, repatterning, and creating supportive pathways for both inner & outer wellness.
For Skye, yoga transcends physical movement; it is a holistic lifestyle that brings clarity and connection with one's heart, guiding individuals towards paths that foster their well-being.
Skye works intimately with her clients to curate an attentive, uniquely tailored, progressive experience to learn, grow, and heal together. Her childlike nature encourages a playful approach for each of her students to become inquisitive, embrace imperfection, dissolve negative thought patterns, and enjoy the journey.
She is honored to create and hold a space for people to restore physically and spiritually through the practice of yoga and return to their jobs, families, and lives feeling more connected, grounded, focused, and clear.
Ben Mobley
Ben has been exploring poi flow for over eight years, sparked by one of his first experiences at this very summer retreat. His teaching blends dynamic footwork with full-body movement, encouraging students to travel through space rather than stay in one spot. Ben's classes invite beginners to connect with their body and create a sense of moving meditation through flow arts.
Ben will be leading: Find Your Flow
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Emmy Kinnally
Emmy was born in Fayetteville Arkansas and spent much of her childhood in dance classes and at competitive cheer practice.
Emmy has traveled around the world to train in modalities which explore the power of partner based dance practices to explore our psychology, relational patterns and nervous system capacity.
Her hope is to create a comfortable and engaging space where we can explore intimacy, authenticity, creativity and joy in community!
Emmy will be leading Contact Beyond Contact
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DTO
DTO, also known as Dave the Organism, is an award-winning music producer and multi-instrumentalist dedicated to crafting inspirational soundscapes that elevate global consciousness.
Holding a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, his mentorship programs seamlessly merge technical precision with spiritual intent. Creating multi-sensory productions designed for healing and personal elevation.
DTO’s career highlights include a notable remix for Grammy-nominated StoneBridge, the electronic album Nameless Energy, and the highly acclaimed trilogy completed with the releases of Infinite Energy and Radiant Energy.
Known for his commitment to social impact, DTO was a school teacher and frequently collaborates with non-profits and performs internationally at numerous yoga and transformational festivals, including the Esalen Institute, often alongside renowned teachers like Hemalayaa and Cristi Christensen. DTO on Spotify
DTO will be leading DTO In the Flow and and Ecstatic Dance
Tyus Allen
Over the past 3 years yoga has become Tyus's biggest passion. He is truly fascinated by the depths that yoga takes the body, breath & spirit. This keeps bringing him back to the mat. It has become a huge pleasure of Tyus's to guide people through movement & show them that they are way more capable than they may have thought! He is able to bring the heat in a power flow, & also bring it back down to even below a simmer with restorative yin. He's teaching our Saturday morning sunrise flow!
Hannah Bell, RYT 200, Head Chef
Hannah Bell completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in the summer of 2018 at Mount Madonna Center in Watsonville, California. With an extensive background in the culinary arts, Hannah has a wide breadth of knowledge of what it means to serve. While her yoga classes can be challenging in many ways you can always count on a point of levity. Her teacher, Baba Hari Dass, encouraged the attitude of ‘work is play’. Her personal mantra is to be silly, honest, and kind. When taking her class you can always count on her encouragement to lean into the human experience and all of the complexities it has to offer. Yoga can be whatever you want it to be; a stretch, a breath, an hour to just turn your phone off, or something far deeper. She will meet you wherever you’re at with mindfulness and the intention to serve. She knows the real work is stepping off of her mat and carrying the practice into the rest of the world. Hannah is Co-Owner of Vitality River
Tribe Circus Arts
Finding a sense of community and self-discovery can be a challenge for many adults. At Tribe, we aim to provide a unique solution by offering adults the opportunity to explore aerial arts. Whether you seek a new hobby or aspire to perform, our vision is to inspire individuals to connect, learn, and grow through the enchanting world of aerial arts. Join us on this journey of self-expression and skill-building!
Tribe Circus Arts was established in October 2017, in Tulsa and was formerly JenksAcroTribe.
Hannah Demuth, Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner
Hi, I’m Hannah Demuth, founder of High Vibrations Co.
Certified Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner.
Speaker. Facilitator. Community Builder.
I’m a living testament to the power of what happens when you stop living from survival strategies and become FULLY alive.
After years of talk therapy, navigating ADHD and anxiety, I realized logical insight alone was only the tip of the iceberg.
As humans, our complex nervous system needs a deeper kind of support.
Through that discovery, High Vibrations was born.
My approach blends science, embodiment practices, and strategy - so this work doesn’t just feel good, it systematically changes how you live, love and lead.
This isn’t about changing, fixing or proving.
It's about living authentically, vulnerably and from an embodied place.
Hannah will be leading Somatic Storytelling
Michael Van Antwerp
Dr. Michael Van Antwerp has been an avid practitioner of acro yoga for over a decade and has been teaching this dynamic practice for the last five years. He completed his acro yoga teacher training with the AcroMastermind program in New Zealand. He values the trust, fun and connection that acro yoga fosters within the community. His extensive knowledge of anatomy and bodywork enriches his classes, providing students with a comprehensive approach to acro yoga.
Mike will be leading the Acroyoga Class
Sarah Josephine
I am a creatrix, energy worker, and tattoo artist. I have always been a lover of the arts, and heavily inspired by the natural world, shapes, colors, and patterns. I began my creative journey as a child, taking every opportunity to make something out of nothing. In my mid-twenties, I had a spiritual awakening and realized there was a deeper connection between myself and the world around me. I knew there was more to life, and I wanted to understand my purpose. I began exploring yoga and meditation, then took a deep dive into spirituality, energy healing, and learning about manifestation. In 2018, I started tattooing professionally. I wanted to pursue a creative path but I did not realize the impact this career would have on me. My process went from making pretty pictures to creating art that is deeply intentional. Every session with my client is an opportunity to connect and create a lasting impact. I take the time to listen to their ideas, stories, dreams, intentions, memories, desires, etc.. and together we come up with something magickal. It is my goal to empower people, remind them of their magick, and to support their autonomy. It’s more than art, it’s alchemy.
Sarah will be leading: Find Your Flow
Ian Mychal, Communication Coach
As a communication and intimacy coach, Ian helps people understand the patterns and habits that are hindering them from creating the ideal life they desire. The role of introspection is vital in creating secure attachment through healthy foundational communication and fostering healthy relationships.
Ian will be leading: Find Your Flow