Kind Instructors

Scott “Pickles” Lawlor

Co-Owner

Hot & Cold Vinyasa with Surprises, Warm Yin

Hi, I'm Scott but you can call me Pickles! I’m an E-RYT 500 YACEP teaching traditional vinyasa yoga blended with healthy doses of humor and yogic philosophy. My nontraditional, improvisational teaching style has earned me a dedicated following not only on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, but also all along the East Coast and online. Attention to the yogic lineage, Sanskrit and alignment are paramount, but so are levity and playfulness. My classes are energetic, interactive and fun, the kind in which you laugh all the way through and cry at the end. I call it Honest Yoga.

I received my 220-hour yoga teacher certification through the Amalam School of Yoga on the Outer Banks and my 300-hour certification through Alanna Kaivalya in New York City. I have countless additional certifications and continuing education credits through Integral Yoga and other fellow teachers.

A native of the Jersey Shore, I have lived on the Outer Banks for 25 years, raising four wonderfully kind children, selling produce and contributing to the community in many ways. I came to yoga later in life and am now all in, living the yoga lifestyle to the fullest and enthusiastically sharing what I have learned with others.

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Caroline Cobb

Power Flow, Trauma-Informed Restorative

Caroline believes that yoga has the power to positively transform our lives. She is a Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher and she earned her Yoga Teacher Training in the jungle of Costa Rica and since has taught in several locations around the world from her hometown in Dallas, TX to beachside in Nicaragua to the mountains of Peru! Caroline believes her dharma is to inspire others to create a life they love filled with purpose and passion. On the mat, she teaches a variety of Hatha yoga including Power Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Restorative, Hot and Guided Meditations. She is the co-owner of her yoga retreat company called 'Inhale For Om' and hosts retreats around the world! Off the mat, she is a mindset and business coach and also works in the travel and events industry. She currently lives in Nags Head, NC with her husband, where she spends her free time taking her dogs to the beach or in the kitchen cooking up something delicious!

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Robin Frazier (Parama Sevak)

Kundalini Kriyas Yoga

Robin Frazier (Parama Sevak) has completed Level 1 200 hour KRI Certified “Aquarian Age Teacher Training” Kundalini Research Institute with Instructor JaiGopal, LA, California
www.jaigopalyoga.com


Level 2 300 hour Yoga Alliance Kundalini Teacher Training with Ravi Singh, LA, California
www.raviana.com

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Chelsea Jenkins

Beginner, Hot Vinyasa

Hi friends, my name is Chelsea Jenkins, my passion for yoga began at the age of 17 when I started my own healing journey. From that pivotal moment, yoga became not just a practice, but a way of life—a path to physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

My classes welcome yogis of all levels, from beginners seeking to embark on their yoga journey to seasoned yogis looking to broaden their practice. With a focus on both beginner and hot vinyasa, I create a space where everyone can feel empowered and supported.

In my classes,I incorporate strength building and preparatory poses. I encourage students to explore their practice, honoring their bodies' capabilities while embracing the opportunity for growth.

As B.K.S. Iyengar wrote, "You are a beginner in yoga. I too am a beginner from where I left my practice yesterday. I don't bring yesterday's poses to today's practice. I know yesterday's poses, but when I practice today I become a beginner. I don't want yesterday's experience. I want to see what new understanding may come in addition to what I had felt up to now." This philosophy personally molds my approach, creating an environment of openness and continuous growth.

Join me at Kind Yoga on Thursdays for Beginner or Hot Vinyasa and embark on a journey of holistic well-being. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or seeking to deepen your practice, let's flow, let's grow, and let's thrive together. I hope to see you all there!

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Sara Locklear

HIIT, Core Strength

Born and raised in Northeastern North Carolina, a real Currituck native. Sara is a long-time lover of sports, exercise, and movement who has dedicated her life to the realm of exercise and preventative medicine. 

I am a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, AFPA certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist, and an undergraduate student of Science and Alternative Medicine. It is my passion to share the gift of strength and movement with anyone that will receive it. 

I hope all who join me in my classes will leave feeling strong, confident, and loved in their own skin.

Veronica Nugent

Veronica Nugent is the former owner of Simply Ballroom Dance Studio in Chesterfield, VA. She has been teaching ballroom, Latin, swing, country and line dance since 1992. She was a former American Rhythm finalist and was certified with National Association of Teachers of Dance (NADTA) and Dance Vision International Dancers Association (DVIDA). She danced competitively with her students for many years and also taught social dance and wedding choreography. She founded the Richmond Parkinsons Dance Project to bring dance and movement to people with Parkinsons and she also started Simply Ballroom Dance Teachers Academy to train ballroom instructors. Veronica and her husband Lee sold their studio in June 2022 and moved to OBX to enjoy the beach life.

 

Gillian Stewart

Gillian Stewart is a dedicated physical therapist with over 30 years of experience serving The Outer Banks and surrounding areas. Her passion for wellness extends beyond her professional practice into her personal life, where she finds joy in activities that promote health.

Gillian is an avid practitioner of yoga, which she believes complements her holistic approach to healing and well-being. She cherishes moments with her family and finds relaxation in bike riding, walking her dog, and exploring all facets of fitness.

Gillian is committed to spreading her enthusiasm for health and wellness to everyone she meets.

 

Casey Lowe

Rise & Shine Vinyasa

A Kentucky native, I moved to the Outer Banks in 2023. My yoga practice had been brief and inconsistent, never expanding out of poses I could and could not do…little did I know when I moved, it was time for yoga. I completed my 200-hr. YTT through the Scott Lawlor Yoga Academy in 2024 and started my teaching journey. Yoga reacquainted me with myself, offered me freedoms in my mind and body that I did not realize I was missing, and gave me another art to share with others. Can’t wait to see you on the mat. Peace, love, and light.

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Wade Coote

Hot Yoga

Wade is a father first and foremost. A graduate of the Scott Lawlor Yoga Academy, and a Reiki Master, Wade’s quiet strength inspires students to slow down and find balance in a world that’s spinning. He believes that in order to love life, you need to love yourself first, it’s important to take time to heal, learn, grow and become the best version of yourself.

 
 
 

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Renee Landry

Shivananda

The physical focus of the practice is spinal health with students bending forwards, backward, and side to side.

Sprinkled amongst the simple format is yummy tidbits of philosophy, breathing, relaxation, humor, positive thinking, and….. savasana (lots of savasana).

I stumbled upon this practice during a vacation in Isla Mujeres, Mexico and fell in love. Every time I went to class we did the same thing, so I could really focus on learning and understanding each asana. At the time I was a single mom, running a large event design business. This practice was like a vacation for my head. I also had a ton of orthopedic issues and this practice made me feel like I cold learn with my own body on my own terms.

This is a style of yoga that truly believes the beginner is the master and the master is the beginner. I went on to earn my 200 hour teaching certificate from the Vastu School of Yoga. Each winter I continue to study, teach, and train under Lal Maharajh and Lorri Congolose. I also earned a 220 hour training certificate at the Amalam School of Yoga on the Outer Banks from Anne Howard.

I can’t wait to see everyone on the mat. Let’s empty our cups together, giggle, breathe, and bask in beloved joy.

Om Namah Shivaya.

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Deena Prete

Warm Vinyasa

My yoga journey began 22 years ago. No matter where I am or what things are happening in life. I’m always led back toward a yogic life. In its entirety; the only thing that truly feeds my spirit and soul. I’ve been teaching for almost a decade and absolutely adore it. I studied Integral Hatha yoga at Yoga Ville and continue to teach that style. Looking forward to sharing my light and love and with an open heart receiving all that may come my way.

 

Christina Nadeau

Seated Meditations

Christina Nadeau, CMMT, NCMBT is a Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher. She graduated from the McLean Meditation Institute in Sedona, AZ in 2016. She established her meditation studio, Outer Banks Meditation & Mindfulness, in Corolla, NC in 2016, where she taught introductory courses on meditation and mindfulness and led guided meditations. Christina has also taught meditation classes at the former Well yoga studio in 2018. Christina is also a practicing NC-licensed massage therapist for almost twenty years, trained in various modalities. Christina is also a spokesperson for meditation and massage therapy and has published articles in The Milepost and Addictionnow.com. Her expertise in anatomy and physiology, her diverse meditation training, and her never-ending curiosity with self-awareness make Christina a unique asset to the meditation community. Christina currently lives in Southern Shores, NC with her wonderful husband, her two fun loving children and her sweet beagle.