About Dragon Yoga

Instructor, Owner

After a year of searching for a sense of belonging around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bethany moved back to her home in Oklahoma City and stumbled into Hidden Dragon Yoga. Immediately, it became evident that there was more to gain beyond the asana on the mat. An intentional yoga practice in a community like Dragon was a way to soften negative internal dialogue, release anxiety, and offer a vessel to express love in a safe and collaborative space.

Since then, she has completed 500 hours of training under her teacher, Desirae Penton. Her desire to continually view the practice from a student's perspective keeps her enrolled in additional trainings, workshops, and classes. In 2022, Bethany took ownership of Dragon Yoga, sharing Desirae's vision of inclusivity, diversity, and bringing the best alignment-based yoga to Oklahoma City.

Manager, Instructor

Instructor

Bre began her yoga journey four years ago and soon after completed her first teacher training at Dragon Yoga, earning her 200-hour certification. The following year, she pursued her 300-hour certification with Dragon, and upon completion, continued her studies online with the American Institute of Vedic Studies under Dr. David Frawley, becoming a certified Yoga and Ayurveda wellness consultant. She now shares her knowledge in Dragon’s yoga teacher training and workshops.

Bre believes that Yoga Asana and its deeper practices offer more than just physical fitness; they provide opportunities for practitioners to discover themselves, both physically and spiritually. In her classes, she loves creating moments for introspection and inquiry, encouraging her students to explore deeper meanings in their practice.

Instructor

Camron completed Dragon Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training in 2023 and has since deepened her knowledge with a focus on yin yoga and yoga therapy. You can find her practicing on her mat at 6 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 

Outside of yoga, Camron serves as the assistant director for Westminster's Primary After School Program and loves spending time with her wonderful husband, three dogs, and two cats.

Instructor

David Vidato has over 500+ hours of certification as a Yoga Teacher, and almost 40 years experience in Traditional Chinese Martial Arts, specializing in Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong Healing. 

David is also a Certified Sound Healer and Reiki Master Teacher. With his extensive background in Martial Arts and the Healing Arts, David brings a unique perspective to his classes taught at Dragon Yoga.

Instructor

With over a decade in Herbalism, Nutrition, Astrology, and energetic wellness, Hannah brings extensive expertise from working with renowned herbalists, astrologers, and energetic practitioners. Her studies in Western Herbalism, Holistic Nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reiki, Yoga, and Astrology provide a rich foundation for her coaching, classes, energetic balancing, and herbal remedy formulation. 

Hannah helps individuals activate their body's healing capacity, harness plant-based therapies, align with natural cycles, and harmonize with subtle energies. Her guidance leads to holistic wellness, a deeper connection to nature, and trust in one's innate wisdom.

Instructor

Harper Harris (they/them) began practicing yoga alongside their mother. One of the first tools they learned from yoga was that as ones strength improved on the mat, that strength would then seep into other aspects of their life. 

During the quarantine of 2020, they reconnected with yoga and found one of their most influential mentors. Harper earned their 200-hour Yoga certification from Desirae Penton at Dragon Yoga OKC. Since then Harper has taught classes around both Oklahoma City and Los Angeles, but most importantly found a community to connect, move, and heal with. Harper creates a lovely, inclusive, and safe environment within their classes, meeting each student exactly where they are at that day. They lead with their understanding of human anatomy and how our world around us can morph that. With a strong and empathetic heart Harper strives to bring the knowledge, history and integrity of mindful movement to any human path.

Instructor

Myriah Downs first stepped on a yoga mat in 2008 and has had a regular yoga practice since 2014. She received her 200 Yoga Teacher Certificate from Dragon Yoga Academy in 2020.

A nomadic yogi, Myriah practiced around the world before joining Dragon Yoga where she teaches alignment based Hatha yoga. Myriah is passionate about the ethical practice of yoga and encourages students to become dynamic forces for change through their practices.

Myriah believes yogis have a duty to intentionally hold space for everyone by making yoga accessible to all. She is proud to be a member of one of the most diverse Kulas in Oklahoma City.

Instructor

Steph is in her 30th year of teaching group fitness and is currently focusing on Pilates at Dragon, emphasizing functional strength and movement. She and her family live nearby and enjoy being active participants in the Dragon community, often joining in for yoga in the park, full moon meditations, and new moon classes. 

With scoliosis, degenerative disk disease, and arthritis, the alignment-based practice at Dragon provides Steph with a safe way to maintain strength and flexibility while continuing to challenge herself in her practice. You can find her teaching on Friday mornings and on her mat most mornings or during lunch classes.