About Us

Kelli M.Bethel PT,C-IAYT, 500 E-RYT,, is a practicing physical therapist with over 24 years of experience, IAYT certified yoga therapist,  and a experienced registered yoga instructor. Kelli is the owner of Tafiya Yoga and Wellness in Maryland and the Director of Yoga Programming at the University School of Medicine Center For Integrative Medicine.  She has worked as a physical therapist with both adult and pediatric clients, with an emphasis on neurologic injuries and diseases. She completed her 200 hour Registered Yoga Training (RYT) in 2010, and her 500 hr RYT in 2014 at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Integrated Medicine. She is a IAYT certified yoga therapist and and a 500 hour  registered experienced yoga teacher with yoga alliance.  Additionally, Kelli has completed level 1 and 2A training of the Warrior at Ease Program for military personnel.
Kelli designed and operates the Yoga for Stroke/Brain Injury Program. The program is currently offered at The University of Maryland - Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie and at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, Maryland, which is in its seventh successful year. In addition to Yoga for Stroke and Brain Injury she offers therapeutic yoga classes for Cancer at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center and sees clients with all types of chronic medical conditions privately .  Her private and group classes are designed and modified; tailored to the individual participant’s capabilities, with the belief that anyone and everyone can participate in yoga and experience the healing powers of yoga. 
She is a yoga teacher trainer at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Integrative Medicine 200 and 500 Teacher Training Program. Kelli has lectured on her Yoga for Stroke Program at the International Therapeutic Yoga Annual Conference, held round table discussions at the Yoga as Medicine Conference, and given numerous lectures, continuing education workshops and inservice throughout the medical and non-medical community. She is the expert on Yoga and Stroke for Yogamate. Kelli is a registered yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance as well as an accredited yoga alliance continuing education provider.  She is  a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the International Association of Yoga Therapist. 

Our Amazing Team

Ruth
​Howson, RYT

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Ruth Howson, RYT
I moved to the US from North Yorkshire (England) ten years ago .
I left my career as a Registered Dietitian ( specializing in diabetes and cardiovascular disease ) and trained to teach yoga instead .
I trained with Stan Andrzejewski of Greater Baltimore yoga under his yoga teacher apprentice program .
I have been teaching yoga for six years and enjoy attending study weekends and immersions to enhance my own practice and understanding and refine my teaching skills .
In this way I have studied with Victor van Kooten , Kofi Busia , Donna Fahri, Doug Keller and Roger Cole.

I have been practicing yoga for over 30 years and really enjoy having the chance to pass on what I know and understand to students in groups or in private classes.​

Julie
​ Snavely, RN,RYT

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Julie A Snavely, RN RYT
As a registered nurse and yoga teacher, Julie A Snavely brings a therapeutic and compassionate approach to her yoga instruction.  She received her nursing degree from the Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing and practiced in pediatrics, obstetrics, and neurological rehabilitation.  She pursued her love of yoga and earned her 200 hour registered yoga certification at Golden Heart Yoga studio in Annapolis, Maryland.  Julie is registered with Yoga Alliance and has instructed adult, youth, and children’s programs in area studios as well as the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC). Julie is married and has two young boys. 

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Catherine
Behrent, ,C-IAYT,  RYT 500

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Miriam
​Doyle-Baschat, RYT 500

Miriam
​Doyle-Baschat, RYT
​Miriam was born and raised in Ireland and has been living in Baltimore since 1997. Her background is in theater, communications and language teaching but from 2003-2013 her role changed to being one of full-time caregiver. Immediately following the birth of her daughter, Miriam’s mother-in-law had a massive stroke and Miriam and her husband became responsible for her care. This involved moving her from Germany to live with them in Baltimore. During this time, due to stress and injuries, Miriam’s yoga practice shifted from being very high energy and vinyasa-based to a gentler and more introspective hatha practice. Two years ago Miriam did a Reiki 1 level training with Bonnie Tarantino at the University of Maryland's Center for Integrative Medicine. She then completed Bonnie’s Healing Pathways course and also her Reiki 2 level training. As Miriam had experienced great benefit and healing from her own personal yoga practice, Bonnie encouraged her to consider doing the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training offered by the Center for Integrative Medicine led by Bonnie Tarantino and Nancy McPartland. Miriam complete the course in May of 2016, along with her Reiki Master certificate. She is currently enrolled in their 500 Hour Teacher Training Program. Miriam also teaches at the Yoga Gallery and Wellness studio in Towson. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist. She is thrilled to be a part of Tafiya Yoga & Wellness team at GBMC.

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