Carla Eilers—affectionately known as “The Zen Lady”—first discovered yoga in 2003 when a coworker invited her to a lunchtime class. What began as a simple introduction quickly grew into a meaningful, grounding practice that has supported her life for more than two decades.

She began teaching in 2012 after completing PiYo and YogaFit certifications, later earning her 200-hour training through Body & Soul in Dubuque, Iowa, and a 300-hour Advanced Yoga Psychology Teacher Training in 2021. Over the years she has taught a variety of styles but now specializes in gentle, breath-centered classes designed to help students slow down, release stress, and reconnect with themselves.