Instructors
Our teachers are the reason a class feels like home. They are warm, experienced, and genuinely glad you came. Led by founder Addy Passaro, our team teaches everything from strength and gentle yoga to strong vinyasa, sculpt, and reformer Pilates.
Founder · AT-Ret, MS, RYT-500, YACEP
Retired certified athletic trainer with a master's in exercise science. Teaches with close attention to alignment, anatomy, and core stability, from gentle and chair classes to strong vinyasa. Read Addy's full bio.
NASM CPT · 8 years of experience
Teaches: Strength
Hi, I'm Taylor. I am a strength and conditioning coach with 8 years of experience. I lead with a passion for helping people build confidence through movement and discovering just how strong they're capable of becoming. My classes combine purposeful movement, strong form, and a mindset that helps you trust yourself both in and out of the studio.
You got this, I believe in you.
Holds a world record in powerlifting.
Certified personal trainer · 3 years
Teaches: Strength
I've been a personal trainer for 3 years and love helping people build strength and confidence. My classes are designed for all fitness levels, with clear coaching, exercise options to match your experience, and an encouraging atmosphere. My favorite part of teaching is seeing people get stronger and more confident with every class.
“Two more” after you think you're done.
Used to only do cardio and never touched the weight room. Once she started strength training, she never looked back, though she still loves getting out for a run.
RYT-200 · Trauma-sensitive yoga · SUP yoga
Teaches: Trauma-sensitive yoga, all-levels vinyasa, gentle yoga
I have been teaching yoga for several years, with a focus on trauma-informed and accessible movement for all students. In my classes, you can expect a calm, supportive environment where breath and body awareness are prioritized, with clear options to modify or rest at any time. You can also expect a steady pace that helps you build confidence without pressure to perform. What I love most about teaching is helping people reconnect with their bodies in a way that feels safe, grounded, and realistic for everyday life.
This is your practice. Take what you need, leave what you don't.
Weirdly good at guessing songs within the first three seconds. Call her if you want to win Name That Tune.
RYT-200, Samadhi Yoga Ashram, Rishikesh · 3 years teaching
Teaches: All-levels vinyasa, open yoga, hatha
Reuben's practice is built on the foundation of a yearlong journey through India, Nepal, Thailand, and Bali where he studied yogic asana, philosophy, and meditation. Whether you are a novice working on flexibility or an advanced practitioner working toward a complex posture, he strives to make the practice accessible to students of all levels. While flexibility and strength come with a sustained practice, the true purpose of yoga is focus, clarity, and serenity of mind, and students can expect a deeply relaxing guided meditation at the end of each class.
Loka samastha sukhino bhavantu.
Once wrote 48 pages of a poem about vampires entirely in iambic pentameter.
RYT-200 · Teaching 3.5 years
Teaches: All-levels vinyasa, gentle yoga
I approach teaching yoga with a welcoming and down-to-earth style that helps students of all ages and experience levels feel comfortable and supported. My classes combine mindful movement, breathwork, meditation, and relatable yoga philosophy to help students build strength, find ease, and carry the benefits of yoga off the mat and into everyday life. You can expect an encouraging space to slow down, connect inward, and explore both challenge and softness.
Savasana is our opportunity, at the end of each class, to be one with the breath.
Guaranteed to mix up her lefts and rights at least once every class. Feel free to ask any of her regulars.
RYT-200 · Yoga sculpt and aerial yoga · 5 years teaching
Teaches: Yoga sculpt
I've been teaching yoga for 5 years and love creating classes that leave students feeling stronger, energized, and empowered. In my classes, you can expect a welcoming atmosphere filled with fun, high energy, plenty of laughter, and a great playlist to keep you motivated. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or have been practicing for years, you'll be encouraged to move at your own pace and make the practice your own.
You are strong. You are powerful. And you are worthy.
Has been skydiving with the Army Golden Knights.
RYT-500 · Teaching since 2001
Teaches: Yoga, sculpt, mat Pilates
Emily has been in group fitness since 2001 and has taught just about every workout under the sun. You can catch her at Homegrown in her weekly mat Pilates classes, and she also teaches yoga and sculpt. You might even find her leading a dance fitness class from time to time. Expect high-energy classes that will make you laugh as hard as you sweat.
You can modify, but you can't give up.
Her second toe is significantly longer than the others. Significantly.
Reformer Pilates · Certified personal trainer · Group exercise certified
Teaches: Reformer Pilates, mat Pilates, restorative meditation yoga
I have been teaching Pilates and group exercise for over 20 years. I lean my focus toward lifetime fitness, helping people build strength, improve mobility, and move well not just today but for life.
RYT-200 · Pilates certified
Teaches: Reformer flow, all levels
My journey with Pilates started about 20 years ago, first in classes and then in privates. I became a yoga instructor 10 years ago and an official Pilates instructor a year ago. My classes are planned to meet every student's needs while still being creative and challenging.
Use your core and your muscles to do the work, not the springs.
Backpacked the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland the hard way.
Pilates certified through Homegrown Yoga
Teaches: Reformer Pilates
I completed my certification in February 2026. You can expect to feel welcome and at ease in class. My goal is for students to leave happy that they made time for themselves. I love sharing the gift of movement.
Thank you for joining class today.
Has been skydiving.
YogaFit foundation certification · First year teaching
Teaches: Substitute for gentle flow, open-level yoga, all-levels vinyasa
I am a new instructor who began teaching at the University of Kentucky and substituting classes at Homegrown in 2026. I enjoy creating a class that challenges students at any level while still encouraging them to listen to and honor their bodies. My favorite thing about teaching is creating a welcoming atmosphere that helps new students feel more comfortable and confident in themselves.
A total nerd for everything from Star Wars to The Hobbit, and studying neuroscience on the pre-med track.