Amy Peddycord is the founder and owner of Invoke Studio, a community-centered yoga, Pilates, and wellness space in Indianapolis. She opened the downtown studio in 2005 and expanded with a second location in 2013. With a background in marketing and an MBA from Columbia University, Amy brings a sharp eye for branding and business strategy. Prior to Invoke, she ran her own communications firm and worked with agencies in New York and San Francisco. Certified in Vinyasa yoga and Pilates, Amy uses her practice to stay grounded amidst the demands of entrepreneurship. Outside the studio, she enjoys hiking, running, and travel.

Jillian (McAfee) Daniels, E-RYT-200, is Invoke Studio’s Director of Operations and Co-Owner. A former competitive dancer and Indiana University grad with a degree in Kinesiology, Jillian brings a lifelong passion for movement to her teaching. She began her yoga journey after years as a personal trainer, completing her 200-hour training with CorePower Yoga in 2014 and additional training with Invoke in 2017. Jillian has taught everyone from beginners to pro athletes and has led large-scale community events like Big Ten Zen and Yoga in the Outfield. Her high-energy vinyasa classes are known for being both welcoming and empowering.

Yvonne’s yoga journey began in 2005 when a friend encouraged her to try a class. Nervous at first, she quickly discovered a deep passion for the practice and its focus on breath, movement, and mindfulness. She completed her first 200-hour training in 2009 with Christina Sell and, after moving to Indianapolis from Texas, finished a second 200-hour with Eric Bryant and Ahna Hoke at Invoke in 2011. In 2021, Yvonne earned her 300-hour certification in the Cyoga Method with Carmen and Moises Aguilar. She continues to explore different styles through ongoing education and believes yoga is a deeply personal practice. Her classes are playful and grounded, inviting students to connect body, breath, and spirit.

Movement has always been central to Andrea’s life. A dancer and performer from a young age, she later discovered yoga as a powerful way to balance physical expression with mental stillness. At 18, her first yoga class with her mom sparked a deep interest in the breath–body connection. After working as an actor in Los Angeles, Andrea began studying Creative Arts Therapy and earned certifications in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Vinyasa, Sculpt, Meditation, Pre/Postnatal Yoga, and Reiki. She’s currently pursuing her 500-hour certification. Now back in Indianapolis and a new mom, Andrea draws on her training to support healing and connection in herself and others. Her classes offer a space to explore challenge, restoration, and self-discovery.

Glenna loves the mind-body connection inherent in yoga and Pilates systems of exercise. As a college athlete and still enjoying a bit of competition, Pilates and yoga offer a way to recover and build strength without stressing the body. Glenna comprehensively certified by Peak Pilates. Not stopping there, Glenna completed the Discover*Move*Inspire Masters in Pilates Teaching program (18 month program). The DMI program including a weekend with first generation teacher Lolita SanMiguel, providing additional insight into the history of Pilates. Glenna is also a registered yoga instruction (200 hour), completing her training with Ahna Hoke and Chuck Crosby at Invoke Yoga & Pilates. Glenna has experience working with pre/post natal clients, individuals with osteoporosis/osteopenia, spinal issues (scoliosis, disc issues), and individuals recovering from breast cancer surgery.

Tess began her journey into teaching yoga in 2009 when she studied under her mentor Laura Patterson at Vibe in Bloomington. Once she moved back to Indy and began teaching at Invoke she wanted to expand her knowledge of the practice and got her 200 YTT in 2013. Since then she has committed herself to education and has a Level 1 Peak Pilates certification and Barre training. After her first pregnancy she realized she had a desire to learn Prenatal Yoga and has completed over 90 hours of training under Jane Austin and is a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher. Tess’ work with pregnant people has come full circle over the years and she now works full time as an IBCLC. If you’re pregnant or in your postpartum journey, reach out to Tess! https://attendindy.com

Ahna began practicing yoga in 1995 in her central Pennsylvania hometown. She has been teaching since 2001 and is a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance at the 500 hour level. Ahna has studied extensively at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts, as well as in the style of Anusara Yoga. Over the years she has studied with many world renowned teachers receiving 1200 hours of training in different modalities of Hatha Yoga. The life affirming philosophy of Anusara Yoga along with its elegant principles of alignment have influenced her personal practice to become more graceful and heart centered. In addition, she has over 135 hour of advanced pranayama (yogic breathing) and meditation training and feels strongly that the breath is the link that brings the mind, body, and spirit together. With the practice of pranayama, proper alignment, and opening to the flow of life, she will lead you through a practice that is uplifting and strengthening, inviting the wisdom of your heart to direct you into a state of self awareness. Ahna's teachings are down to earth and include plenty of playfulness and humor. She has a deep passion for anatomy & physiology, meditation and pranayama and is a co-leader of Invoke Yoga Studio's accredited 200 hour yoga teacher training program. She enjoys instructing beginners as well as advanced practitioners.

Megan began her yoga journey after having her daughter in 2006. She quickly realized yoga was more than just a physical exercise. It began to help her with the stress and anxiety of life, when she stepped off the mat she had inner peace that she couldn't explain. Megan has been practicing everyday since. During a meditation workshop she heard the instructor say "once you see, you'll eventually know" and from that point on Megan knew teaching yoga would be a part of her path. She received her 200 hrs YTT in April of 2014 at Sanctuary, Mind, Body, and Spirit under Tom and Daphne Larkin in Nashville, Tn. Her practice and teaching is a mix of vinyasa flow and the power of ashtanga yoga. She loves handstands and inversions but appreciates the beauty and fundamentals of all poses that are at the core of building strength and balance.

Anthony is a certified massage therapist and a licensed esthetician. He started practicing yoga as a way of self-care. With his understanding of how the body moves and works, he very quickly saw the benefits of yoga for both his clients and himself. To get a better understanding of the art of yoga he completed a 200-hour teacher training program in 2017 with Invoke Studio in Indianapolis. He continues his yoga education today through continuing education and a regular practice. Follow his inspiration on Instagram @indy.om.massage.

Jillian began her yoga journey in 2013 after the passing of her mother, Donna, from lung cancer. Yoga gave her a way to heal and redirect her grief into something beautiful and strong. Coming from a movement background, she has been dancing since age 11, 17 of those years were spent as a professional contemporary dancer with Dance Kaleidoscope in Indianapolis, Indiana. She emerged as a soloist with the company after a few short years and was named one of Indiana’s most intriguing artists in the early 2010’s. She has been teaching ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and contemporary dance since the age of 18 and is currently a freelance teacher in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. In 2012, she became certified as an aerial yoga instructor through Mindful Movement Studio, where she then taught for more than seven years. Jillian has been a strong practitioner of vinyasa yoga for the past two years and was finally able to receive her certification through the Yoga and Ayurveda Studio in Pennsylvania during the global pandemic in 2020, an online program. Her mission with teaching is to make yoga available for every body, from beginner to advanced, and for every income level, making yoga more accessible for those that may not have the financial means. Her classes are well thought out, will make you laugh, and will help you regain your sense of self and confidence.

Brooke began practicing yoga three years ago in search of adding variety to her exercise routine. She graduated from IU with a degree in Health Fitness Specialty, but was hesitant to try yoga because she was unsure if she could calm her busy mind for an entire hour. Brooke instantly fell in love with the practice. Shortly after, she signed up for teacher training at Invoke Yoga Studio in the fall of 2015. Her goal for each class is to create a fun, high energy environment that leaves each person feeling empowered and confident in themselves. Outside of Invoke, Brooke works as an Electrophysiologist Device Technician at Indiana Heart Physicians. Becoming a yoga teacher has brought her much happiness and solidifies her passion to help others and encourage their wellbeing. Join her in class to see what she can offer you!

For Rachel, fitness has always been a "social activity" and she believes that community is an important part of the fitness experience. She loves Crossfit and high intensity training, but was always drawn to the grace exhibited in ballet. In 2015, Rachel discovered barre during her work travels, and continued to take classes over the next two years. When she and her husband moved to Indianapolis in 2017, Rachel struggled to find classes that worked with her schedule, so she set out to obtain her barre certification and start her own community classes. Curious to explore the world of yoga, Rachel joined Invoke as a student in May of 2019. She fell in love with the community and became a regular student, then offered her assistance as a substitute barre instructor. In January of 2020, Rachel began teaching a permanent Bar Effect class. This love of movement created an interest in Pilates, so Rachel used her COVID downtime to obtain her Reformer Pilates certification. Her classes intertwine classical Pilates movements with more contemporary influences from Yoga, Barre, and Mat Pilates principles.

Janie Gunn discovered yoga in 1996 at a church she attended. She felt like she found home. As a fitness enthusiast who enjoys daily movement modalities yoga brought it all together for her. She took her first teacher training with Barb Badger from IUPUI in 2000 and continued her studies from there. It led her to Anusara Yoga teacher training and her primary teacher Todd Norian. He created Ashaya Yoga and she took his teacher training to deepen her knowledge. The elegant alignment techniques along with weaving uplifting themes into the practice speak to her heart. Altogether she has over 1600 hours of training along with her years of experience teaching. She is registered with Yoga Alliance. She owned Source Yoga in Fishers which she sold in January 2023. Being able to focus as a teacher (not an owner) gives Janie the opportunity to focus on sharing yoga with the students. Bringing yoga to an older population to encourage aging gracefully is her priority. When not teaching yoga, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren along with hiking and being in nature.

Marlena’s love of movement started early with her childhood gymnastics and dance days. Into adulthood she found that Yoga & Pilates gave her a similar sense of happiness and well being. When she discovered Barre in 2012, a whole new passion was born that continues today. She became certified to teach in 2018 and quickly realized that her true passion and purpose was helping people transform their lives through fitness and mindful movement. You’ll find that her Bar Effect classes are energetic, fun, and musically driven while also incorporating some principles of Pilates such as using the breath to connect mind to body. Marlena is also a certified mat pilates instructor and has completed Reformer 1 & 2 through Balanced Body. 

Purvi Lippincott began teaching in 2012. After her 200 Hour with All People Yoga she completed her 300 Hour in India with Aasha Yoga Vidya Peetham, a 200 YTT with The Yoga Studio and recently completed her 200 Hour training in Katonah Yoga which integrates Naturalism, Taoism, Kundalini and Hatha Yoga. She teaches a variety of styles of yoga and enjoys making playlists for group classes. She loves the outdoors almost as much as she loves snuggling on the couch watching a rom-com and crying from laughing.

Lindsey is a former professional ballet dancer. Her deep appreciation for the benefits of combining Pilates with other physical practices is a crucial component of her approach to teaching. She took her first Pilates reformer session while studying ballet at the School of American Ballet in New York City. Lindsey spent the next 10 years traveling the world as a professional ballet dancer. She started as a student at Invoke four years ago, and became a Peak Pilates instructor in 2011.

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Bekah began her yoga journey in 2010, taking classes with her mom. Growing up as a dancer, Bekah enjoyed the way yoga extended her flexibility and challenged her strength. The last several years, her favorite aspect of yoga is the mental health benefits. She loves the feeling of calm and clear headedness yoga and breathwork provide, as well as the confidence building aspect of a regular practice. Bekah received her 200 hour certification in 2020 at Invoke, and it was certainly the highlight of the year. Bekah is also a visual artist and finds the same sense of presence and joy through her art practice that she does through yoga. Bekah especially enjoys mindfulness, breathwork, and making yoga inviting and non-intimidating for everyone.

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Camry "Cam" began an at-home yoga practice in January 2019 and developed a sense of commitment to a hatha yoga practice soon after. Three years later, she stepped into a studio, and in December 2022, Cam was awarded the Community & Equity Scholarship for the 2023 Invoke 200 Hr. Yoga Teacher Training Program. She is committed to serving her community and approaches every class with accessibility, respect, and inclusivity in mind. In Cam's classes, you will discover balance between movement and restoration, connecting first with the breath, utilizing all the props you can find, and developing a gentler approach to your expectations of yoga.

Ashley first started teaching movement on the East Coast in 2016, made a pit stop in LA for a few years, and now calls Indianapolis home. She first fell in love with yoga over 15 years ago and has considered it her north star ever since. Ashley has had an eclectic journey with yoga; first getting hooked on the fast paced challenge of an Ashtanga-based Rocket practice, then getting blown away by the transformative power of Katonah's pranayama and nuanced simplicity. After years of teaching barre, tread/HIIT, and spin classes, she decided to take the leap and enroll in Invoke's 200-hour teacher training. Ashley uses her experience to create classes that are dynamic, playful, and grounded in form. A strong believer in using movement, breath, and good music to get out of your head and into your body, you can expect all the good vibes during class. For Ashley, getting on the mat all about feeling good and letting go- the workout is a bonus.

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Meet Erin Eoff Hayes, a joyful and passionate 500-hour certified yoga instructor who has been immersed in yoga for over 20 years. Teaching since 2017 at Invoke, Erin combines her deep experience with a playful and inclusive approach. She earned her 200-hour certification in 2016, completed a 50-hour Yin certification in 2020, and achieved a 300-hour certification in 2023. Erin specializes in Functional Vinyasa yoga, focusing on how poses feel rather than how they look, encouraging her students to embrace yoga as a practice for everybody and all unique body structures. For Erin, yoga is so much more than poses—it’s a philosophy and a way of life. With her love for teaching and leading meditations, Erin creates a warm, welcoming space where students can explore, grow, and find joy in their practice. Join Erin at Invoke and step into a practice filled with mindfulness, movement, and connection.

Abby is an Indianapolis native, a Criminal Justice graduate from IUPUI, and worked in corrections since 2017. After being a student at Invoke for the last 2 years she became inspired to start a new career in group exercise as it has always been a passion of hers. She became certified in March 2023 as a Classical Mat Pilates instructor through Linda Farrell in NYC and FitCore Group Reformer Specialty Certification through Peak Pilates. She is excited for this new chapter of her career teaching Pilates at Invoke!

Maggie Laskovics first discovered yoga in 2015 through classes at Chico State College in California. She moved to North Carolina in 2017, not knowing what she wanted to do, so she leaned into her home practice and soon decided to get certified to teach. She completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2019 from Carrboro Yoga Company. Since then, she has lived in Indianapolis, Indiana and has taught Vinyasa, Yin, and Yoga for Climbers. Growing up, Maggie played competitive volleyball for 13 years. With that experience, she likes to add an athletic aspect to most of her classes. You can find her classes to meet you where you are, providing variations and options for every body. Maggie will guide you through creative sequencing, focusing on the little adjustments to elevate your practice to make you feel powerful on your mat.

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Molly's yoga practice began when she was in high school and attended hot yoga classes with her mom. Looking for a way to supplement running and school sports, she instantly fell in love with challenging the mind and body. A friend brought her to an Invoke class in college and the rest is history! Molly started working at the front desk on breaks from school and always knew she would eventually end up in yoga teacher training. She completed her 200 RYT in 2023 at Invoke. In Molly's class you can expect to be challenged physically, while also working towards mental clarity and emotional balance that reflects into your life off the mat. Molly's favorite part of teaching is connecting with students, seeing them grow in their practice, and fall in love with the Invoke community!

Kelsey's fitness background started at a young age when she became involved in various sports. As she grew older, her love and passion for movement only grew. She graduated with a BS in Kinesiology and received her certificate in Personal Training. In 2017, she became ACE certified. She has experienced training with a wide variety of clients throughout the years- from youth to Silver Sneakers, from beginners to professional athletes and almost everything in between. When recovering from her hip surgery she discovered Pilates, an unexpected and wonderful change of pace from all the bootcamp and HIIT variety classes she was used to. Pilates for Kelsey was a "love at first sight" experience and she immediately began her 500 hour comprehensive Pilates training. Kelsey is certified in Mat, Reformer, Springboard, Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel and the Spine Corrector. She has been exclusively teaching Pilates since 2023. Her classes are exciting, energetic and challenging, leaving you looking forward to whatever is coming next in her sequence. Kelsey loves that Pilates is truly a workout for any and every body at any and every age.

Erin’s love of dance was what first drew her to the lines of energy and fluid movement of yoga. Like so many, the physical practice is where she began her journey. In college she retreated to her mat as a way to manage stress and get the creative juices flowing. Erin became more immersed in yoga during the time she spent living in California. During this time she began to feel the pull to share the healing power of yoga with others. She completed her 200hr training under the guidance of Carmen Fitzgibbon. Erin truly believes that yoga has the power to change lives. Her vinyasa teaching is a lighthearted blend of strength, breath, affirmation and flow. She hopes that students leave practice more aware of their own awesomeness, with the freedom to think, act, move and love with more authenticity.