Dr. Raelynn Deaton Haynes

Raelynn is a PhD Biolgist, entrepreneur, nutrition expert, and studio owner. She is an E500hr yoga teacher, Certified Barre and Pilates instructor, and academic. She is a professor of anatomy at Tx State, and believes in the power of Pilates to stay strong and healthy in every day life. Rae is the owner of the WGY Teacher Training School, trained in various styles of yoga, (including vinyasa, ashtanga, rocket yoga, and Forrest Yoga), Pilates and barre. She holds her Pilates and Barre Trainings from the Pilates Sports Center out of Encino, CA. Rae is originally from Eastern Kentucky and currently lives in Buda, TX with her husband and son.

Kerrie Kelsey

Kerrie is an E500-hr YT, a veteran yoga, Pilates, and barre instructor, the director of the WGY Yoga Teacher Training School, and leads our 200-hour yoga teachers trainings. Kerrie is a studio manager of WGY, trained in various styles of yoga, (including inside flow, vinyasa, ashtanga, rocket yoga, and Forrest Yoga), Pilates and barre. She holds her Pilates and Barre Trainings from the Pilates Sports Center out of Encino, CA. Kerrie also works a lot with personal clients one-on-one, and athletic teams for strength training and spine and joint health. Kerrie is originally from Canada, but has lived in the US with her husband and three daughters for over 20 years. She currently lives in Southeast Austin.

**Friends, colleagues, and collaborators! A dynamic duo that believes in the power of yoga and Pilates to good health.**

The Team

Kerrie and Rae are not only friends, but colleagues, support for each other and their students, and collaborators. They have a synergy like no other, and they love sharing their wealth of knowledge with you! They also love learning from you! They are experts in their field and work hard to stay current, but they also are forever learners, and always strive to be the best versions of themselves. They have worked closely together for the past 4 years developing and growing the WGY Yoga Teacher Training School. They are currently putting this course, among others, online to make it more accessible to those who can not take it in person. They both believe in the power of Pilates for a healthy spine and strong body, and they believe strongly that coupling yoga with Pilates is the key to overall health and wellness.