Nicole Dorn, Owner & instructor
Nicole's a Florida born and raised fitness fanatic that traded in the familiar sand and sun for the majestic beauty of mountains and snow. She now calls Colorado home in pursuit of love and adventure.
She grew up very active and was involved in soccer, basketball, track, volleyball, and competitive cheerleading. Nicole is happiest when she shares her love for fitness. Her background is PreK-12 Physical Education, 200 Hour Yoga Certified, she is the creator of barrefree, kids yoga certified, Aerial Yoga certified, and has been working with clients for personal training since 2006. She has offered yoga, barre, and other fitness classes to the Aurora and Centennial community and it has been very rewarding for her as she's naturally a giver and a nurturer. She looks forward to offering her students a safe space to show up, be vulnerable, have fun, and experience life together.
She enjoys spending time with her husband, her two daughters, and her little boy. She also stays busy or nuts with four big dogs at home. She is thankful for her tribe in and out of the studio. We welcome you to this beautiful, crazy, and wonderful journey!
Her personal thoughts are that “yoga is everywhere we go and in everything we do, it doesn't just exist on the mat. When we can love ourselves as a whole, offering compassion and understanding to one’s self both on and off the mat, is when love can also be offered fully to those around us. Yoga is fully experiencing life in the present, in one moment, with one breath, and with gratitude.” She brings this mindset to every style of class that she teaches. She looks forward to seeing you at the barre and on the mat.
Sara W
Sara began her yoga journey as a means to rediscover herself after welcoming two babies in just two years. Yoga became her sanctuary, helping her reclaim her body and a profound sense of self outside of the feeling of being “mom”. After experiencing it firsthand, Sara hopes to share the transformative power of yoga with others.
At Love Junkie Studio, she’s not just an instructor but a devoted member who found a second family and a safe space in the yoga community. Beyond the studio, Sara serves as the Executive Director of Colorado Safe Haven for Newborns, a local nonprofit. Originally from Washington, she moved to Colorado in 2012, where she met her husband, Matt. They now share their lives with two daughters, five dogs, and a lively multigenerational household.
Walter N.
Howdy all, names Walt or Walter. Been married to a loving woman for a lot of years now. We won’t say how many because that might make me (and her) feel old, and we don’t need that. Father of three hard headed kids. Just joking, they are alright in my book, and maybe that’s all that matters. Hard working man who loves yoga, and fast food, but thankfully the yoga is helping me to break away from the fast food. Other enjoyable hobbies include playing games on my cell phone because after fathering, yoga, husbanding, and life, it’s just nice to veg out for a while. Anyways, hope to see you all in class. Let’s take care of these wonderful bodies of ours.
Oh! one last thing, I’m a graduate of a wonderful YTT program through Love Junkie. Thanks for stopping by, and have a beautiful day.
Rebekah R.
Rebekah has been practicing yoga for over three decades. She likes that yoga connects fluid body movements with mindfulness helping to work out stuck energy and leaving a feeling of spaciousness and freedom.
She has been married to Brian for nearly as long as she’s been practicing yoga. They, and their five daughters, have lived across the United States from Alaska to South Carolina as well as across the ocean in England and Germany.
She loves spending time with her family in the Colorado outdoors, hiking and mountain biking, as well as cozying up at home for a family game night.
Susie E.
Susie is a mother of two rambunctious kiddos and a wife to her loving husband! She loves to wake before the sun to do her yoga, meditation, and cuddling of the fur babies! Susie is a caring and quiet soul that enjoys having a house full of kiddos, cooking, reading, and gardening.
She discovered yoga many years ago but didn’t quite understand the magic beyond exercise. In 2015 she returned to her mat regularly to find herself. A special teacher inspired her to truly find yoga’s strength, balance, and connection. She began to incorporate meditation and Ayurveda (yoga’s sister science) to bring the body in healthy balance.
Susie enjoys offering classes that create mind and body connection using the breath! She encourages exploration in postures to find your strength and balance so these skills may extend off the mat!
Daniele
Daniele has practiced yoga on and off for over 25 years. In the past few years, yoga has become key to maintaining balance in her life. Daniele’s practice and classes focus a deep attention on breath and flow, using movement as a means of meditation. She brings her background in dance and understanding of the body to support proper alignment, and encourages exploration of the physicality of yoga. Daniele and her husband and 3 daughters have lived in Boston, Seattle and Rome, but are happy to now call Colorado home. She is grateful to share her love of movement and yoga with the community.
Rhiana S.
Rhiana is a mom to 2 wonderful, spunky, and sweet kids, and has been married to her best friend since 2011. Rhiana started practicing yoga in 2007 and says it is no coincidence that she met and fell in love with her husband just a few months later, after feeling her heart open in a low Cobra... just one of the many ways in which yoga has changed her life.
Rhiana says coming to her mat has helped her find alignment, strength, and love of self both on and off her mat. She is known for her patience, calming presence and absolute passion for yoga.
Mandi B.
Mandi found her love for yoga and her second family at Love Junkie after a health scare forced her to slow down and focus healing her mind and body. All it took was one class and she was hooked and quickly became a “regular” at the studio. After realizing the power yoga had in healing both the body and the mind, she was driven to help others do the same so she completed her YTT through Love Junkie. Mandi loves helping yogis find confidence, strength, and body awareness through movement. Her classes offer individual challenge as well as a calming, accessible atmosphere. In addition to teaching yoga, Mandi has a passion for nutrition and is a certified Holistic Nutrition Coach.
Mandi grew up in Minnesota, but has called Colorado her home since 2003. She enjoys traveling, hiking, podcasting, and spending time in nature with her two amazing kiddos and partner, Jonathan.