Meet the NeoSoul Team
ChaKeita Dickson
Founder • Retreat Host
ChaKeita started her yoga journey after an injury at work over 20 years ago. The physical benefits were apparent; however, the balance and peace kept her coming back. After attending a Yoga Retreat her intrigue and love for yoga blossomed. As her many roles of mother, spouse and professional intensified she stayed consistent with meditation and breathework for balance. With a BA in Business and Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction she has deepened her knowledge to be a vessel through education, becoming 200YTT certified in 2020. Asana (poses), pranayama (breathe), and meditation are a staple in ChaKeita’s life and have been pivotal in a continued journey of self-love. Yoga has been key to unlocking joy and maintaining inner peace. ChaKeita enjoys concerts, laughter, nature, quiet time, and moments with her family and friends. A desire to share the benefits of yoga with women of color and allies is what influenced ChaKeita to become a yoga instructor.
One of ChaKeita’s favorite quotes is by Arthur Ashe: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” A wonderful reminder that wherever we are on our journey is exactly where we should be, the rest will fall in place! As an instructor ChaKeita will meet you where you are. This is all a journey…and this journey is why she started teaching yoga and founded NeoSoulYoga, LLC.
Jasmine "Jaye" Barnes
Co-Founder /Creative Strategist
Jasmine, also known as Jaye, has been a mental health and wellness advocate for over 15 years. With a BA is Psychology, Jaye has allowed her own self-care journey to springboard her into the world of wellness supporting other women through similar journeys.
Jaye’s resilience has navigated her through the challenges of recovering from a toxic relationship to emerge as an advocate for self-care and holistic wellness. Through her own transformative journey, Jaye discovered the profound impact of self-care practices on healing and empowerment. Fueled by her personal experiences, she became passionate about exploring various wellness tools and practices that promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
She delves deeply into research, exploring diverse modalities such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, aromatherapy, and holistic healing techniques. Drawing from her experiences, she shares insights and knowledge gained from her journey, aiming to empower others who might be on a similar path of healing and self-discovery.
Jaye's dedication to wellness extends beyond her personal journey; she strives to create a supportive and inclusive space where individuals can find solace, inspiration, and guidance in their pursuit of self-care. Her journey from adversity to empowerment serves as a beacon of hope, inspiring others to prioritize self-love, resilience, and holistic well-being in their own lives."
Nadiya Carcana
INSTRUCTOR
Nadiya first came to yoga in 2017 for the purpose of working through physical ailments in the body. Years later, after discovering the forces of meditation and breath work through a college course, her practice of yoga then transformed into the beginnings of a journey that included much more- further healing her inner body as well as her outer one.
As a musician, Nadiya loves to incorporate music into her practices as a means of moving into self expression and healing sonically. She believe it is important to honor the original culture and intentions of yoga in each class while also making sure classes are accessible to all body types, all ages, and all levels.
Nadiya dedicates her teachings to the likings of past and present teachers who have guided her to her own innermost being, as she wishes to do the same for others.
One of her favorite quotes comes from Bhagavad Gita 2:12, “Never was there a time when I did not exist, nor you, nor all these kings; nor in the future shall any of us cease to be” reminding us how eternal our spirit and the love that we nurture here within our practice is.
Loni Davis
INSTRUCTOR • HERBALIST
Loni is a 200/hr certified yoga teacher. She received her certification in Hawaii so she honors and practice a lot of the big islands aloha beliefs. Loni is a mom of 2 daughters, wife, and herbalist. She enjoys cooking new favorite recipes and spending time in her garden!
A guiding quote :
One is elevated in consciousness when one experiences action in inaction, and inaction in action. -Bhagavad Gita
Styles of yoga Loni teaches:
Hatha, yin, vinyasa, restorative, heal & stretch, meditation, yang
Style of yoga practice:
all of the above + Kundalini & kemetic
Loni is a dharma talk, motivational style yoga teacher. Sparking your own inspiration within with mindful movement & intentional breathing through poetic themed yoga flows and accurate dialogue. She assists you with creating a consistent practice that is inclusive, accessible & aligned w/your soul. And yes, there will be quotes 🪷