MEet The women of the wave

Co-Owner, Teacher Trainer

Jessie has an athletic background; originally from Maryland, she grew up playing soccer, swimming, surfing and running track. She pursued her undergrad at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Elementary and Special Education. After college, she taught kindergarten and first-grade special education for 5 years, during which time she fell in love with yoga. She obtained her RYT-200 certification from CorePower Yoga in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to Wilmington in 2019 to pursue a yoga career with Longwave Yoga as a teacher, event coordinator, and manager of the studio!

She specializes in Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, and SUP Yoga, and is currently studying to be an Ayurvedic Counselor with the Shakti Ayurvedic School.

Jessie has great respect for the ocean and a lifelong passion for surfing! She uses her yoga practice to compliment her time spent on the water. Yoga helps to strengthen her physically while also providing a beautiful emotional and spiritual release and connect with the world around her - on land or at sea! She is *trying* to learn how to slow down especially after becoming a mom and rest by staying in tune with her body, but this chick is pretty much always on the go! You can catch her surfing at the South End or teaching SUP Yoga, Vinyasa, and Hour of Power classes at Longwave.

Jessie believes that yoga is both a strong physical practice and a lifelong journey inward toward one’s truest self. It is, at its core, a deep connection with the universe - practiced both on and off the mat in the things we do, think, and say. What we cultivate on our mat should permeate our everyday lives and bring us closer to our higher self - that which fills our souls completely.

Co-Owner, Lead Teacher Trainer

With a strong athletic background and desire to understand the needs of the physical and mental body, Logan was drawn to yoga as a freshman in college as a means of movement and clarity. Years later, through Longwave’s reputable lineage, Logan obtained her RYT 200, RYT 500, and SUP Yoga teaching certification.

“Yoga has opened the door for a lifetime of learning, self-discovery, and an opportunity to do what I love, teach. It has also paved the way for me to lead workshops and classes in studios around the southeast, and international yoga retreats. Now, I have the honor of co-owning Longwave with my best friend, Jessie, and facilitating our 200-hour, 300-hour, and SUP Yoga teacher trainings. “

Committing fully to this journey on the long wave of life has taught her how to navigate life’s uncharted waters with grace and strength and instilled in the devotion to share that same sense of personal power with others. It has encouraged a deeper connection within, and reminds her everyday that she is capable of creating the life she desires to live.

With intention to always be evolving as a yogi and teacher, Logan is currently studying to become a certified Yoga Therapist through the International Yoga Therapy Institute.

Through training and teaching, Logan hopes to hold the light for students as they uncover their own confidence, strength, and self-love in an embodied, compassionate and vulnerable way, inspiring those around her to live in a way that truly fulfills their soul and uplifts the world.

Pre & Postnatal Expert, Teacher Trainer

Kristen began her practice in 2007. Soon after, she realized the effect both the physical practice and the yogic philosophy had on her mind, body and health and knew she wanted to share the gift of yoga with others.

In 2013 she completed her 200Hr training and began teaching. During her first practice at Longwave Yoga in 2015, Kristen knew that she had found her yoga home for her personal practice and continued training. In January of 2019 Kristen completed the two year 300 Advanced Teacher Training with Longwave Yoga under the mentorship of Lexi Hawks and Mary Glackmeyer.

Kristen believes that yoga has gifts to offer everyone, no matter where they are in their practice, or stage of life, and while working with all levels of students, especially enjoys teaching beginner and prenatal clients. Considering herself a life long student, Kristen is dedicated to continuing education and has taken advantage of the many great guest teachers Longwave Yoga has brought to Wilmington, such as Leslie Kaminoff, Noah Maze, Nikki Costello, Kelly Haas, Jules Febre, Maria Garre, Bill Mahony and Manorama. When planning her class themes and sequences, Kristen’s inspiration comes from the yogic concepts she sees present in her own life and her hope is that by bringing those concepts to be examined on the mat, and building relationships with her clients, she can hold sacred space for her students and celebrate all stages of transformation.

Kristen reflects, “I feel whole when I practice and at home when I teach. My hope is to help guide my students to that same feeling, to know they are their own best teacher and that if they listen to that inner teacher, they will also find their own limitlessness.”

Teacher Trainer

Genevera began her yoga journey like many taking yoga classes now and then to stretch after working out. In 2016, she fell head over heels in love with yoga. After being a stay-at-home mom for over a decade, Genevera recognized that she was deeply in need of self care on many levels. She began to immerse herself in learning yoga philosophy and practicing asana. Genevera graduated from an eight month long 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2017 and dove right into teaching classes the following Monday.

Genevera has the heart of a teacher and loves to teach in a way that invites curiosity, friendliness, and self-inquiry into ones yoga practice. She has been privileged to study with many senior yoga teachers from various modalities such as Iyengar Yoga, Yin Yoga, Jivamukti, Restorative, Somatic Movement, Myofascial Release, Children's Yoga, and more. Genevera is a life-long learner and has recently graduated from the Longwave Yoga 300 hour Advanced Teacher Training program. She is currently in school to become an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach with Katie Silcox through the Shakti Ayurveda School. Genevera also facilitates the 108 hour Advanced Teacher Yin Yoga training at Longwave. She is certified as a 95 hour trauma-informed children’s and teen's yoga teacher through Yoga Ed and has taken trauma informed courses with Hala Khouri and Warriors at Ease. Genevera also offers private and group sound healing sessions at Longwave.

She believes what you do for yourself you do for others, and what you do for others you do for yourself; we cannot pour from empty cups.

Caroline was born and raised in the Swiss Alps where she enjoyed downhill skiing as her main sport.

After finishing school, she took the opportunity to spend several years in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, working as a travel agent. In 1999 she moved to the USA with her two sons and took up Martial Arts where she progressed to the level of “Shodan”. When her family relocated to Wilmington in 2007,

Yoga found Caroline and it has been a major part of her life ever since. The focus of mind and body has inspired her to incorporate her practices from the mat to daily life. Furthermore, yoga has been an incredible balance for her competitive Tennis activity. Yoga is always with her, grounding her, controlling her breath, and increasing her focus. Caroline firmly believes that Yoga has largely contributed to her ability to stay healthy and injury free on court and is the perfect activity if you are looking to extend the longevity of your athletic career.

Jen’s journey in yoga began later in life and has been a life-changing experience on every level. Yoga has developed into a true passion of hers. She completed her 200 RYT at Longwave in 2017 and is currently enrolled in the 300 ATT at Longwave focusing on Yin.

Jen continues to learn and grow from a physical and spiritual perspective with each class, is truly grateful for the opportunity to share her passion for yoga on and off the mat, be on the regular teaching staff and, of course, be part of the wonderful Longwave community.

Amanda comes from the world of athletics, originally from Michigan, growing up playing every sport imaginable and watching her parents play basketball and volleyball. She fell in love with yoga in high school during a Women in Sports Leadership Summit where yoga was an offered activity. The love of yoga continued when the practice became therapy after suffering multiple vertebra fractures while playing volleyball at Hillsdale College.

In 2013 Amanda left Michigan and moved to Wilmington. On her second day of living in Wilmington she got a job coaching club volleyball and teaching yoga. She spent 6 years observing how young athletic women support each other and are willing to play and try new things. This is what she likes to bring to her practice. Amanda specializes in a power yoga and yoga with a more playful and athletic spirit.

Amanda finished her 1st 200hr training through Holy Yoga in 2013 followed quickly by certifications in yoga with weights, yogalates, and aerial yoga. She also did a second 200 hour YTT at Longwave Yoga in 2020, an apprenticeship, and advance training. Amanda’s favorite classes to teach include Yoga Sculpt, Vinyasa, and Hour of Power.

Devan completed her 200 RYT, Apprenticeship, and SUP Yoga training with her second home, Longwave Yoga. She got her yoga bite when she moved to Wilmington from NYC. She heard through the grapevine that Longwave Yoga was hiring so she showed up in her Ninja Turtle shirt, and white blazer ready to be interviewed. Loving the enthusiasm they hired her as their intern for six months!

She worked her way to receive her 200 RYT and worked with Mary Glackmeyer in the apprenticeship program.

Longwave Yoga has always been home for Devan and she’s honored to finally be a part of the teaching staff. Her goal is to combine the artistic healing background she has already cultivated and mix it with her fun loving nature. "Om namah shivaya”.

Rachel, a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher, began studying yoga in 2006 while pursuing a degree in theater at Skidmore College in New York. Her first yoga class was designed for theater and dance majors as a way to enhance performance elements, but she was immediately drawn to the profound transformative benefits of the practice.

Through breath and movement, Rachel started to uncover a stillness of the mind and a sense of empowerment that she strives to deepen every day, both on and off the mat. In July 2012, she completed the 200-hour teacher training program with the Marianne Wells Yoga School in Costa Rica. She completed the Longwave Yoga 300-hour advanced teacher training program in November 2016.

Forever learning and always a student first, Rachel is deeply grateful for her many teachers who inspire her every day. Students can expect a unique and challenging vinyasa practice that incorporates an understanding of alignment, sequencing, and patience. Through a creative flow and a spirit of playfulness, Rachel challenges others to compassionately explore their own limitless potential.

Lexi Hawks, E-RYT 500Hr Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher, is the founder of Longwave Yoga. Lexi’s teachings are rooted in her belief that the practice of Yoga is available to every body and help create a life of true connection and abundance.

With over 15 years experience in her own teaching including private & public classes, workshops, retreats and teacher trainings Lexi has been dedicated in always remaining a student. Having traveled and studied extensively over the years, she holds immense gratitude for all her teachers and life mentors starting at a young age with dance, learning spirit through movement and the transformational yoga practices and studies she encountered as a young adult.

Lexi continues to diversify her education to deliver classes that are both imaginative, fresh and intelligently sequenced. Her classes and teachings will take you on both a journey of the body, as she guides you through integrative movement that flows naturally from one posture to the next, and the spirit as she intricately weaves her intention through each class leaving you feeling connected, balanced and grounded.

Her passion extends beyond the class as she finds true joy in guiding others to also become teachers. Since 2015, Lexi has been served as the Director for the Longwave Yoga School’s 200 hour Yogic Studies and Teacher Training Program and is honored to co-direct the 300 and 500-hour Advanced Teacher Training Programs with Mary Glackmeyer and other senior staff at Longwave Yoga. Her biggest reward is not just in sharing her own knowledge of yoga to other students and teachers but when she witnesses those students and teachers come to realize that the light they find inside is of their own unfolding…

“Yoga is a gift to be celebrated and shared! Every moment, on and off the mat, is another opportunity to cultivate clarity and connection.” - Lexi Hawks

Sydney began her journey with yoga when she was 19. After years of competitive sports, she enjoyed finding a way to love her body in a non-competitive space. She fell in love with the way she could form connections in a shared group space, but still have a completely individual experience, and she’s been practicing consistently ever since.

In 2022, she completed her 200-hour training with Longwave Yoga. Sydney is currently enrolled in Longwave’s 300-hour training program, where she continues to deepen her knowledge of yoga both as a student and a teacher.

Keary McClernan comes from a background of athletics in water. As Keary transitioned from a water creature to a land-dwelling swim coach she began to search for something to fill the space left by her own swimming career. In 2016 she moved to Wilmington, NC to coach, to be near her family, and to be near the ocean. Upon arrival in Wilmington, she decided to sample all the yoga studios in town. She didn't make it far, as Longwave was the first studio on her list and after the first class, she knew the tides had drifted her into something special. Keary attached herself like a barnacle polyp attaching itself to a lifeboat in a tropical storm. The teachers at Longwave generously shared their passion and shone a light on the path of yoga that continues to be transformational in her daily life. As years passed, Keary found herself drawing more and more from the lessons of her yoga teachers and from the path of yoga to inform her coaching on the pool deck and to guide her daily living. 

In 2021 Keary left swim coaching behind, but she has always known that her life will include teaching physical movement. In 2022 she took the plunge and completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Longwave with Lexi Hawks and Kristen Nice. She practices every day with the hope of always retaining a beginner's mindset toward yoga. Keary teaches vinyasa classes and hopes that every student will feel the opportunity to compassionately explore their own limitless potential. Every moment is a new beginning, every action a new choice, every human connection a new perspective.

When Keary is not teaching or practicing yoga you can find her floating in the nearest body of water, blowing bubbles for her two dogs to chase, or dirtying every dish in her kitchen in pursuit of creating something new.

Cassie found a love in yoga, first through movement, then through yoga philosophy and lineage. She has a passion for music, art, and the Earth. All of which are heavily incorporated into all of her classes.

Cassie has deep gratitude for her exceptional leaders and teachers that she’s been lucky enough to follow all over the world. Along with a passion to travel she’s embraced many different practices, philosophy, meditations, pranayama, and asana.

After completing her 200RYT and SUPYTT with Longwave she took time to expand her knowledge with countless workshops, like kids and teen yoga series, trainings, and retreats. 300 Advanced Yoga certification coming soon via Longwave!!

Cass believes yoga is an opportunity to dive into your truest self in an ever evolving journey that can start at any age. Both ancient and modern beliefs hold true in everyday life as long as you’re willing to explore.