I came to yoga for the physical—but I stayed for the transformation. After years of bodybuilding, I was searching for something to ease the tightness and chronic pain in my body. What began as a way to build strength and flexibility became a lifelong path of discipline, devotion, and deep inner work. Asana is powerful. It builds resilience, sharpens focus, and teaches the mind to stay steady under pressure. These aren’t just qualities that support meditation—they are the very foundation of it. The physical practice prepares us for stillness. It lays the groundwork for inner awareness, deep states of meditation, and ultimately, samadhi. My teachings honor the full depth of yoga—from the physical to the subtle. I blend challenging, intentional movement with breath awareness, energetic awareness, and yogic philosophy. Outside the studio, I’m immersed in daily study and practice, focusing on pranayama, meditation, and internal cultivation. I’m currently studying Nei Gong with Damo Mitchell of the Internal Arts Academy and Kriya Yoga through the Self-Realization Fellowship, founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. My formal training is in Ashtanga, Power Yoga, and Rocket Yoga, and I’ve had the privilege of learning from teachers who deeply understand both the physical body and the eight-limbed path. Their wisdom continues to shape my own practice and teaching, and I’m forever grateful for their guidance. I also hold a certification as a Chopra Health™ Ayurveda Teacher, trained by Dr. Deepak Chopra and his faculty, and weave Ayurvedic wisdom into how I live, move, and teach. At the heart of it all, I teach because yoga continues to change my life—and I believe it can change yours, too. Whether you’re here to build strength or seek stillness, you’ll find that the deeper you go, the more the practice becomes not just something you do—but who you are. Training & Certifications - Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider - Ongoing Nei Gong studies with Damo Mitchell of the Internal Arts Academy - Ongoing studies with the Self-Realization Fellowship (Paramahansa Yogananda) - 300-Hour Chopra Health™ Ayurveda Health Teacher with Dr. Deepak Chopra - 12-Hour Handstand Seminar with Yuri Marmerstein - 50-Hour Rocket Yoga Teacher Training with Carson Calhoun - 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga for Special Populations) with Michelle Young - 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Ashtanga & Rocket Yoga) with Carson Calhoun - 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Power Yoga) with Jennifer Eddins

Hello, I’m Daniel. I love being in nature, connecting with community, all things fitness, good books, long meditations and enjoying time alone. I care deeply and passionately about the evolution of consciousness and find my purpose by serving and supporting others in their own personal growth, exploration and healing. I grew up near Winston Salem, in a devoted christian household. I attended a Bible college near Chicago, IL and later moved to Thailand for mission work. In 2013 I moved back to NC, and left full time ministry work, then began helping at a small family business. Then in 2017 while struggling emotionally, physically, and spiritually through a dark time, I began to practice yoga consistently each day. As my focus shifted from outward to inward, life began to transform. Yoga became an incredibly powerful tool that was able to help reconnect my body, soul and mind. In 2021 I decided to deepen my practice and knowledge by completing yoga teaching training and becoming a 200 RYT. Since then I continue to practice daily, and am grateful for the opportunity to teach and guide others though practice.

I came to yoga for the physical—but I stayed for the transformation. After years of bodybuilding, I was searching for something to ease the tightness and chronic pain in my body. What began as a way to build strength and flexibility became a lifelong path of discipline, devotion, and deep inner work. Asana is powerful. It builds resilience, sharpens focus, and teaches the mind to stay steady under pressure. These aren’t just qualities that support meditation—they are the very foundation of it. The physical practice prepares us for stillness. It lays the groundwork for inner awareness, deep states of meditation, and ultimately, samadhi. My teachings honor the full depth of yoga—from the physical to the subtle. I blend challenging, intentional movement with breath awareness, energetic awareness, and yogic philosophy. Outside the studio, I’m immersed in daily study and practice, focusing on pranayama, meditation, and internal cultivation. I’m currently studying Nei Gong with Damo Mitchell of the Internal Arts Academy and Kriya Yoga through the Self-Realization Fellowship, founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. My formal training is in Ashtanga, Power Yoga, and Rocket Yoga, and I’ve had the privilege of learning from teachers who deeply understand both the physical body and the eight-limbed path. Their wisdom continues to shape my own practice and teaching, and I’m forever grateful for their guidance. I also hold a certification as a Chopra Health™ Ayurveda Teacher, trained by Dr. Deepak Chopra and his faculty, and weave Ayurvedic wisdom into how I live, move, and teach. At the heart of it all, I teach because yoga continues to change my life—and I believe it can change yours, too. Whether you’re here to build strength or seek stillness, you’ll find that the deeper you go, the more the practice becomes not just something you do—but who you are. Training & Certifications - Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider - Ongoing Nei Gong studies with Damo Mitchell of the Internal Arts Academy - Ongoing studies with the Self-Realization Fellowship (Paramahansa Yogananda) - 300-Hour Chopra Health™ Ayurveda Health Teacher with Dr. Deepak Chopra - 12-Hour Handstand Seminar with Yuri Marmerstein - 50-Hour Rocket Yoga Teacher Training with Carson Calhoun - 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga for Special Populations) with Michelle Young - 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Ashtanga & Rocket Yoga) with Carson Calhoun - 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Power Yoga) with Jennifer Eddins

I’m DaLisa, an RYT-200 Yoga Instructor, Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, fur mama and people person. A few of my favorite things are sun dresses, being barefoot in the grass, an organized kitchen and the Appalachian Mountains. I am also the Store Manager at The Boho Depot helping our community find goodies that help them connect to themselves and others through crystal healing, self help books, wellness products and fun, funky gifts & styles. My wellness journey started in my 20’s, but really I had struggled all my life with my health. My journey actually began when I became aware that even though all my issues were “normal” they didn’t have to be my reality. I wanted more for myself, my future, and my family. I wanted to feel like the best version of myself everyday, and to bring that feeling of wholeness out in other women. To be a source of education, empowerment and support - the stuff we didn’t learn or have access to growing up. I am a veteran 200-RYT of Ganesha's Yoga & Wellness Academy in 2017 and a 600 hr certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, specializing in women’s health from the Shakti School of Ayurveda. I founded Blooming Luna Wellness in 2021 in my mission to educate, empower & support women on their life-long wellness journey. I work in-person and virtually one-on-one and host workshops and trainings with people of all ages and life-stages to help them feel their best, bring awareness to their unique needs, and take control of their health. Additionally, I offer private yoga as well as small group sessions catered to specific needs such as prenatal, anxiety & stress management and yoga for athletes. By reconnecting to our natural rhythms through yoga, breathwork, daily practices, movement & self care we can tap into the body’s inner wisdom and restore balance in our digestion, sleep, and mental health.