Team
Ali Hill
Owner + Teacher, RYT 500
Baptiste Institute training: Expand Your Power 200-hour certification (2016); Art of Assisting (2019)
Jason Crandell Yoga Method training: The Art of Yoga Sequencing (2021); The Art of Teaching Beginners (2021), Advanced Teacher Training 500-hour certification (2021-22)
Additional training: Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga Teacher Training, Yen Yoga & Fitness (2016); Yin Yoga Teacher Training, Yen Yoga & Fitness (2019)
Ali teaches weekly classes at Harbor Yoga in addition to being a competitive sailor, avid mountain biker, lifelong skier and enthusiastic traveler. Ali and her husband have two adult sons and a rambunctious vizsla.
Sarah Cunningham
Teacher, CYT
Sarah is a certified yoga instructor and holistic psychotherapist, bringing a unique blend of mindfulness and healing practices to her students and clients. For over 20 years she has enjoyed empowering individuals on their journey to wellness, both mentally and physically. With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, Sarah seamlessly integrates yoga and holistic psychotherapy to create a nurturing and transformative experience for those she works with. Her classes and workshops extend beyond the physical postures of yoga and are designed to challenge and cultivate self-awareness, consciousness, and emotional balance.
Laura Diedrich
Teacher, RYT 200
Laura has been practicing yoga since 2001. In 2023 she decided to dive deeper into her own practice, which led to completing a 200 hr yoga teacher training offered by lifelong friend and incredible mentor Jamie Marion (E-RYT 500, JMYogaSchool). Laura truly believes yoga is for everybody and that your practice will meet you where you are in the present moment, free of expectations or judgement. Her classes focus on breath, asana (physical poses) and meditation — honoring yoga's roots.
Kitty Gonzalez
Teacher, CYT
Kitty is a certified yoga instructor and executive leadership coach living between Mexico City, her hometown, and Bay View, Michigan, where she spends her summers. Kitty originally found yoga as a means to heal her back from years of dancing ballet and fell in love with yoga's ability to meet you where you are. Trained in Vinyasa and Bikram yoga, Kitty's classes foster a deep connection to your body as you seamlessly transition from one pose to another. Her teaching style emphasizes mindfulness and personal growth, making each session a journey toward inner peace and self-discovery.
Sue McLain
Teacher, Certified Fitness Insructor
Sue is passionate about fostering strength not just for today, but for a lifetime of wellness. Throughout her life, she’s valued the community, confidence, strength, and baseline fitness that has stemmed from intentional and consistent movement. As a retired teacher and certified personal trainer, her passion for helping others grow in their fitness journey has brought her to Harbor Yoga.
Lynn Wolf
Teacher, Certified Pilates Instructor
Lynn is a northern Michigan local who has more than 20 years of Classical Pilates teaching experience, is a certified massage therapist and mountain bike coach, and earned a B.S. in Athletic Training — all of which combine to give her a unique perspective on athletes, anatomy and injury prevention. Lynn will provide a "core" foundation for your life.