Hi, I’m Lora - co-founder of Inner Studio
Lora discovered her passion for holistic wellness in 2011 after becoming a Licensed Skin Therapist. In 2013, she completed her first Yoga Teacher Training at Power Yoga Works in Philadelphia, where she first experienced how yoga helps us feel more connected to our bodies and emotions.
In 2019 Lora moved to San Diego and spent much of her time there deepening her studies—completing yin yoga training, earning certification in Integrative Somatic Therapy through The Embody Lab, training in sound facilitation, and completing advanced yoga teacher training toward her 500-hour RYT. Over the past several years, she has also deepened her personal practice in Hatha yoga and developed a strong curiosity around Traditional Chinese Medicine. She currently studies Meridian Yoga under Dr. Rose Erin Vaughn, weaving these teachings into how she approaches movement and healing.
At the heart of Lora’s work is a love for weaving together energetic Eastern practices like yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine with more tangible Western approaches of somatic therapy and the understanding of nervous system support.
Life eventually brought Lora back to her East Coast roots, where she settled in Virginia Beach with her husband, Kyle. Inner Studio is the expression of their shared vision: a space that brings their favorite practices together under one roof. Within Inner Studio, Lora offers holistic wellness and somatic services through The Soma Sanctuary.
Lora Carpenter
Hi, I’m Kyle - co-founder of Inner Studio
Kyle is an E-RYT 500 who found yoga while recovering from a back injury in 2017. The practice quickly became a central point in his life. Kyle went on to take his 200 hour teacher training at Mesa Rim Climbing in 2019. He has since gone on to study Hatha Yoga & Meditation extensively with Jared McCann and currently practices Ashtanga Yoga under the guidance of authorized teacher Mati Guerra and David Garrigues.
In addition to yoga, Kyle has also practiced as a dedicated handbalancer. He spent 8 years practicing with Yuval Ayalon and Miguel Sant’ana in addition to a 3 year apprenticeship with Daniel Chavez in gymnastics style strength training while working at Center for Balanced Training in San Diego, CA.
By combining his background and education in fitness with a passion for the deep tradition of yoga, Kyle has a unique ability to allow students to explore their edges in a safe, but intentional manner.
Kyle Carpenter
Jade Norris
Hi, I’m Jade - yoga teacher at Inner Studio.
I'm an E-RYT 200, RYT 500, and YACEP with an intuitive, heart-led approach to teaching that invites students to feel supported, connected, and at home in their bodies. My classes are thoughtfully sequenced with creative transitions and a steady, grounding presence that encourages exploration without pressure.
I have a deep passion for supporting students through the prenatal and postnatal journey, creating space for the physical, emotional, and energetic transformations of pregnancy and early parenthood. My teaching is rooted in nervous system awareness, self-trust, and honoring the body's innate wisdom.
With a background in gymnastics, movement has always been my language for connection and expression. Since beginning my teaching journey in 2019, I've taught in yoga teacher trainings, mentored new teachers, led international retreats, and served as both a yoga studio manager and yoga director. I completed my 500-hour yoga teacher training through Kunga Yoga School in Blacksburg and continue to deepen my practice through mentorship, travel, and ongoing education.
My hope is that every student leaves class feeling grounded, empowered, and more connected to themselves—on and off the mat.
Maggie Dancingers
Hi, I’m Maggie - Yoga Instructor at Inner Studio
Maggie has been passionate about yoga for over 11 years, with more than 800 hours of training across Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, meditation, breathwork, anatomy, assisting, arm balances, and inversions. Her teaching is deeply influenced by Rocket Vinyasa and Ashtanga, along with Integral, Jivamukti, Dharma, Yin, and creative sequencing traditions.
Maggie loves sharing the energy, strength, and playfulness of Rocket Yoga with her community. She brings a strong focus on breath and encourages students to use the breath as a tool to move with intention, build awareness, and find a balance between effort and ease throughout their practice.
Outside the studio, Maggie enjoys the beach and hiking, spending time with her hubby and daughter, and life with her cats and pup. She looks forward to practicing and growing alongside you!
Hi, I’m Tammy - Kundalini Teacher and Gong Immersion Facilitator at Inner Studio
Tammy is an intuitive gong practitioner whose work centers on the transformative power of sound, vibration, and meditation. Certified in Gong Yoga Nidra, she creates immersive sound experiences that invite deep relaxation, nervous system regulation, and a profound sense of inner stillness. Tammy is also a RYT 220 Kundalini Yoga teacher and a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), blending movement, breath, meditation, and sound into a holistic approach to well-being.
Her journey began in 2016 while living in Charlottesville, where she attended her first Kundalini Yoga class with Crystal Oliver (Sohan Raj). She immediately felt a profound connection, and through consistent practice experienced a remarkable shift in her physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Inspired by this transformation, she completed her RYT 220 teacher training under Jai Gopal Khalsa in 2019, deepening both her practice and her commitment to sharing these teachings with others.
In addition to her sound work, Tammy is passionate about helping others build strength and confidence through functional movement. As a NASM-certified personal trainer, she enjoys empowering people on their health journeys by developing resilience, mobility, and lasting wellness.
Whether leading a Kundalini Yoga class or facilitating a gong immersion, Tammy offers practices that cultivate presence, restore balance, and encourage deep inner awareness. Her offerings include breathwork, meditation, kriyas, Gong Yoga Nidra, and intuitive gong immersions that invite participants into profound states of relaxation through the therapeutic resonance of the gong.
When not teaching, Tammy enjoys strength training, ecstatic dance, spending time in nature, and trail running.
Tammy Keefer
Hi, I’m Loni - Mat Pilates teacher at Inner Studio
Loni is a STOTT Pilates certified Mat and Reformer instructor who loves helping people feel stronger, more confident, and connected to their bodies.
Her classes are challenging, fun, and encouraging, with a focus on intentional movement, strength, and feeling good in your body. Loni loves creating a space where everyone feels welcome, supported, and excited to move.
Outside of Pilates, she works in a chiropractic office and is pursuing her education in physical therapy.
