ABOUT US

With over 20 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, I’ve always been passionate about helping others achieve true wellness. I’ve seen firsthand that
while many people strive to be healthy, they often lack the tools to create lasting balance in their lives. Providing pediatric healthcare to children and teen life
coaching, I developed a deeper empathy and connection to parents who were drowning, trying to pour from an empty cup. As a busy wife and mother of two, I faced the familiar challenge of carving out time to invest in myself. I often felt stretched thin, overwhelmed, and stressed out.
 
Ten years ago, I stepped on the mat at my first yoga class, and it was clear from that moment that yoga would become a core part of my life. Through yoga and
meditation, I found a profound sense of peace and connection to God that renewed my spirit. With consistent practice, I felt myself growing stronger—physically, mentally, and spiritually. As I grew in my spiritual walk and settled into a deeper place of wellness, I realized my true purpose; to inspire and
support others on their path to be whole.
 
I began my yoga teacher journey as a kid’s yoga instructor and later became a  200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). In 2024, I founded House of Gladitude to create a welcoming, inclusive space of refuge where individuals from all walks of life can experience the transformative power of yoga
and holistic wellness.
 
Today, I practice yoga to cultivate stillness, resilience, and inner peace. I teach yoga to help others connect with their own sources of strength and balance, and
to guide them toward the person they are truly meant to be. My goal is to foster a supportive environment for every student, promoting mental, physical, and
spiritual well-being. At House of Gladitude, students will be equipped and empowered to live healthier, well-balanced lives.  You can do yoga! Let’s be well
together.
 
With Gladitude,
Gladesia

I discovered yoga while trying to discover myself. It has been a 12-year journey that I am so grateful for! Initially I was drawn to yoga to increase flexibility and reduce stress. I soon realized it was much more than movement. Yoga became a practice that not only transformed my body, but nurtured my mind and soul. 

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I have been practicing yoga for over 12 years and completed my 200hr YTT at Core Balance Yoga Studio in 2020. As a proud Black instructor, I am deeply committed to diversifying the wellness community and ensuring that yoga is accessible to people of all backgrounds. I strive to cultivate a practice that emphasizes balance, strength, healing and self-love.

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Outside of the studio, I am a mom to two grown sons and Nene to 3 beautiful grandchildren. I have been a nurse for over 27 years and currently work in Nursing Leadership. I love traveling as often as I can. The beach is my happy place! I look forward to meeting everyone and I can’t wait to see you on your mat!

Diana is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor known for leading dynamic, breath-driven classes that challenge students to grow both physically and mentally. Her teaching style blends strength, mobility, and mindful sequencing, offering an accessible yet elevated experience for students looking to deepen their practice.

Rooted in intention and alignment, Diana’s classes focus on building body awareness, resilience, and confidence through thoughtful transitions and purposeful movement. She creates a supportive space where students are encouraged to explore their edge while staying connected to breath and presence.

Outside of the studio, Diana is passionate about community, culture, and wellness, and she enjoys weaving those values into her practice and teaching philosophy.

Ariana Tolbert is a Pilates Sculpt instructor focused on building lean strength, balance, and confidence through intentional movement. Her classes blend traditional Pilates foundations with sculpt-style resistance to tone, lengthen, and energize the body. Ariana emphasizes form, breath, and mind-body connection while creating a motivating, music-driven environment that supports and challenges clients at every level.

I am a Kansas City native, wife, mother of four, and a faith-centered yogi. I am a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor who is passionate about helping others discover the spiritual, mental, and physical benefits of movement and mindfulness.

I believe the power of faith and flow can only help you grow. My mission is to inspire and empower others to cultivate balance, build confidence, and develop an overall well-being both on and off the mat.

I’m a wife and mom of three children and we enjoy spending time with our animals outside. I’m a licensed clinical social worker and have worked in the field for the past 18 years.

I was introduced to yoga after high school about 25 years ago and fell in love with the way it made me feel emotionally, physically and spiritually. I obtained my Level 1 yoga certification about 12 years ago to help individuals who I was working with on an individual and group level to teach my clients an additional coping skill. I then received my Trauma-Informed Yoga for Youth certification four years ago to get a better understanding of how to teach yoga to my youth clients who have experienced trauma.

I completed my 200-hr yoga certification at Megan’s Yoga Tribe. I look forward to being able to continue to teach yoga with a higher level of knowledge and experience. I believe that yoga is the best prescription to the path of healing and my dream is to continue to pass this on to as many individuals as possible

Yoga has been an integral part of Bernadette’s life for more than 20 years. What started as an intentional journey to help process the emotions and feelings experienced after the loss of her mother, quickly became something much more – a way to connect, to be free, and to breathe through the “feedback” that life offers.  Bernadette leads with positivity. The joy yoga brings to her life through meaningful connections and experiences is why she teaches – she believes everyone should feel such joy! 

Bernadette welcomes every body to experience the gift of yoga. She believes it is on the mat where you connect with your breath, explore movement, and let go of that which no longer serves you. With a self-care mindset, her classes promote relaxation
and inner peace through breathing, calming the mind, and moving with intention, with a focus on the whole you – the mind, the body, and the spirit.
Bernadette and her husband Stephen have two sons, three adorable grandsons, and the sweetest pup, Ichabod. They enjoy boating, traveling, and connecting with family and friends.

MO is a certified fitness trainer and group

exercise instructor with over 25 years of

experience.

Mo enjoys working with individuals and

small groups, particularly those seeking

strength and flexibility. Her specialty is

integrating Yoga postures with Pilates

exercises tailored to meet her clients specific goals.

Clients and class participants appreciate

Mo's enthusiastic attitude and ability to

provide various options suitable for every

fitness level.