Our Instructors

We bring different yoga & wellness perspectives and practices into one space. We’re all united by a love for meaningful work and real connection.

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Brittany Weddington

Founder, Lead Instructor, & Breath-work Facilitator

Brittany’s journey into yoga and breath-work began through her own search for balance, healing, and resilience. What started as a personal practice eventually grew into a passion for helping others reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and move through life with greater clarity and confidence.

Today, Brittany channels that passion into her work as the Founder of Merkaba Yoga & Wellness Studio, the first and only space of it’s kind in Tullahoma, where she teaches yoga and breath-work practices that support both physical performance and mental well-being. She is also a mother of two beautiful girls and an NPC bikini competitor who believes deeply in the power of discipline, faith, and self-development.

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Angie Loyd

Certified Yoga Instructor

Angie was born and raised in Austin, TX where yoga came into and saved her life. She moved to Myrtle Beach, SC and lived there for 17 yrs – this is where she became certified in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.

“Teaching yoga for over 15 years and having been a student for more than 20, I have learned some things, and probably forgotten some too. As we evolve and our body ages and life unfolds it’s possible our practice becomes stagnant and/or limited, in the confines of a 75 min class.

My desire is to create a sacred space for experienced, devoted practitioners to deepen and refine their practice with grace and humility. Yoga is an ancient practice that deserves respect. And, I intend to give it the respect that it deserves.”

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Kristi Fruechtl

Certified Yoga Instructor

Kristi is a Certified Kundalini yoga teacher (RYT 200), a member of Yoga Alliance, and deeply committed to sharing the transformative, healing and elevating technology of Kundalini yoga.

Her background in special & adult education has given her insight about the need for opportunities to realize our full potential, regardless of ability or intellect. Kundalini can provide you this opportunity.

You can join her class on Tuesday or Thursday!

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Ruthie Gage

Certified Group Fitness & Yoga Instructor

Ruthie has a plethora of fitness formats & certifications in fitness nutrition and more! 

She has a passion for helping women maintain their function & fitness through balance, flexibility, strength & mobility work as they age.

Ruthie is a mother to 3 adult children and 5 small grandchildren. Her hobbies are music, art and dance, and a love for the outdoors.

She teaches a couple weekly Rev & Flow style classes that infuse balance, flexibility, mobility and toning with optional light weights (1-2lbs) that are to a music-driven playlist.

Join her class on Sunday or Fridays!

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Lily Marquez

Certified Yoga Instructor

Lilly received her 200HR certification from Yoga Landing in Chattanooga in 2019.

With a passion for Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep), her classes invite you to soften, surrender, and reconnect. 

“I’ve found that gentle body stretches and stillness help ease the mind and create space to relax and restore. Let go of what no longer serves you. It all starts with you.”

You can join Lily’s class on the last Sunday of every month from 5pm - 6:30pm.

Follow her on social @Wilderness.lilly

Cara Chadwick

Certified Yoga Instructor

Bio coming soon

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Whitney Wiser Savage

Merkaba Business Manager, Entrepreneur & Coach

Whitney Wiser Savage is a Tullahoma born & raised, now Nashville, TN-based entrepreneur, professional athlete, motivational speaker, and coach dedicated to empowering individuals through fitness, faith, personal growth, and empowerment. 

As an accomplished athlete, she earned her status as an IFBB Professional, competing on the industry’s most prestigious stages. Whitney founded Fit Life Productions, LLC in 2017 to create the first-ever all women’s bodybuilding and fitness competition in the world. She has now added more competitions and events under this platform where she is passionate about raising the standard of the athlete experience in this industry. 

She also is the founder of Wiser Fitness, where she coaches clients to achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized training, nutrition plans, & mindset work. With a passion for inspiring others, she frequently speaks at events and seminars, sharing her journey and the mindset strategies that led to her success.

Whitney combines her experience in business and fitness to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs & influencers in the space to help them build their own successful brands and ventures. Her unwavering commitment to growth and transformation continues to inspire countless individuals to take charge of their lives and thrive.