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.

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 practiced yoga for years before discovering Longwave. 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. 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.

Passion. Pain. Purpose. Trauma. Learning. Listening. Teaching. Growth.

These words aren't even the beginning of the journey Becki has been on over the last decade and a half. It was in her desperation that yoga found her. Yoga has become home. Through this initial experience and community she found herself ultimately completing her RYT 200HR and RYT 500HR Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in Nashville,TN at NuPower Yoga and Barre and Liberation Yoga. While her foundation is Vinyasa, and Power, she also is certified in Yin Yoga, Restore, and Sculpt Yoga.

Outside of yoga training Becki's professional life has been rooted in music for 23 years. Her voice has been recorded on multi-platinum pop records, she performed the NBC Today Show Theme song (Emmy nominated) and her music and songwriting has been featured in countless TV shows, films, ads and more. Most recently she combined her two worlds and created a record for a Yoga Flow, with differing Bpm’s, healing tones and vibrations all centering a 60 minute Yoga class. Lavandula EP 1 was released Sept. 2021. Two more Eps following monthly with the full length record in Jan. 2022.

Becki is passionate about her growth in whole body health, self-love, self-healing and holistic living. She owns a music publishing and artist development company called The Bus Music where she leads her team with these practices.

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.

Courtney grew up in Littleton, Colorado and attended the Metropolitan State College of Denver to earn her degree in Criminal Justice, and double minor in Psychology and History. She worked full time as a litigation paralegal, while riding horses and practicing yoga in her free time. She moved to Hampstead, North Carolina in 2016, where she currently resides with her husband and two children.

Finding herself as a stay at home mom, Courtney began focusing more on her yoga practice and studies. She earned her 200hr yoga teacher training and SUP yoga teacher certification from Longwave Yoga. She has completed additional trainings in adaptive yoga and Warriors At Ease, a veterans-focused trauma informed practice. Additional Certifications Include: SUP Yoga Teacher Training, Reiki Level II Practitioner, Spinning® Instructor, USA Swim Coach

Courtney enjoys working with individuals to tailor a practice to meet their needs. Every body is different but every body can do yoga. She finds yoga to be incredibly therapeutic and shares a lighthearted, playful practice with her students. Yin, restorative, vinyasa, sound healing, and chair yoga are among her offerings.

Courtney is a long time runner who took up triathlon in 2017. Courtney is a member of USA Triathlon, Team Zoot Triathlon and Cape Fear Triathlon Club. She is most proud of her ambassadorship for It Could Be Me, an organization dedicated to bringing awareness to and educating drivers, cyclists and pedestrians on road safety.

Courtney enjoys assisting our students learn, grow and discover a happier, healthier version of themselves. She believes a yoga teacher shares their practice with their students, and if something is not fun, then it’s not worth it. She hopes to see you on your mat!

Charley started her yoga journey twelve years ago. Coming from a competitive gymnastics background from age two to age sixteen, she was constantly trying to find something that could fill the mental and physical void after having an injury that kept her from furthering her gymnastics career. After coaching gymnastics for 5 years, she decided to continue searching for something more.

Her first yoga class she attended was the start to the beginning of a lifelong journey of inner truth, self- love, love for all beings, and her beautiful ever developing spiritual path. Where the poses came easily, she learned that yoga was way more than striking hard poses or having the most perfect form. Yoga is a lifestyle that keeps her the student always. Always learning and moving forward, developing and challenging the mind, body, and spirit.

She obtained her RYT-200 from Tamal Dodge in 2019 and her specialty is vinyasa flow and yin yoga. She has her Reiki 1 and will be furthering her knowledge to Reiki 2 this year. Her favorite class to teach is one that begins with a strong vinyasa flow then transitions to a yin practice that helps the students touch all bases of their physical and mental practice.

Charley loves the outdoors and nature. She loves to spend her time meditating, soaking up the sun on the beach and the boat, and loving on her fur babies. She also loves to cook delicious and colorful plant- based meals and cooks for retreats yearly. She believes that yoga is not just a workout but a lifestyle that is available to anyone and everyone and strongly believes that spending even just a few minutes on your mat daily will transform your life in ways you would not believe. Taking you down your ever changing, winding and curvy, beautiful path of life. Always forward, and never straight.

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