Nicole Woodford-Shell

Nicole Woodford-Shell, 500 RYT, 200 E-RYT, is a co-owner of Yoga Squared and Zen Space by YS, yoga and meditation studios in the Highland Square neighborhood in Akron, Ohio, as well as a part-time RN x 11 years at a large teaching hospital. She is passionate about creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that welcomes all people, as well as collaborating with other local businesses to create meaningful and welcoming experiences for her neighbors. Nikki and her wife Kate joyfully co-lead their teacher training program, The Highland Square School of Yoga, and recently completed an expansion of their yoga studio! She teaches vinyasa, yin, power, and meditation, and practices every style of yoga from restorative to hot power! Additionally, she is a Reiki Master, and loves giving hands-on Reiki energy in her classes.

Kate Woodford-Shell

Kate Woodford-Shell, 500 RYT, 200 E-RYT, is a co-owner of Yoga Squared and Zen Space by YS, yoga and meditation studios in the Highland Square neighborhood in Akron, Ohio. Kate is an alumnus of The University of Akron- where she became passionate about creating mindfulness + unity among the Akron wellness community and now beyond, as she travels to lead international yoga retreats. She loves creating spaces where everyone can find connection + share the human experience, especially through the practice of yoga and travel. Kate and her wife Nikki co-lead their Yoga School, The Highland Square School of Yoga, and recently completed expansion of their yoga studio! She teaches vinyasa, power, yin, chair, and weights, and practices all styles of yoga from restorative to power! Kate is also a Reiki Master and enjoys sharing healing energy during class, as well as offering private yoga sessions to yogis looking to heal, grow, and align on multiple levels of being.