About Us
the Studio
1906 Hwy 54 Bldg. 200 C Durham, NC 27713
Located in South Durham near the intersection of NC 54 and 55, Bull City Yoga Festival Studio is an easily accessible space with plenty of natural light that hosts a friendly community of yoga teachers and other wellness professionals. Whether this is your first class, or you are an experienced yogi looking for a welcoming place to practice, we are here holding space for you.
The teachers
Ingrid Saddler- Walker
Ingrid Saddler-Walker mother of two sons ages 33 and 31 years old. She began her yoga journey in 2009 with the intention of teaching yoga to adults and children. She is the owner of Wytha Balance Yoga – Counseling LLC., in Durham, NC. She is a Psychotherapeutics Yoga Instructor trained with Lifeologie International School for Psychotherapeutics Yoga and an E-RYT/500 Advanced Yoga Teacher in Mental Health trained with Mind Body Centering Yoga. She is trained in Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors. Ingrid is certified as a Reiki Master Level Practitioner and a Yoga Life Coach. Ingrid is Kundalini trained E-RYT/200 hours Yoga Instructor with a 95-hour RCYT specialty certification in children’s yoga. Yoga 4 Classrooms, Yoga and Mindfulness for Children, Yoga for Teens, Mindful Schools Fundamentals, Mindful Schools K-12, Mindfulness for School-Age Children. Trauma Informed Yoga and Mindfulness for Youth. Ingrid is a NC Professional Licensed School Counselor with 24 years of experience with Durham Public Schools. She is the founder of the Annual Bull City Yoga Festival and the Bull City Yoga Teacher Collective in Durham, NC. Ingrid is a native of Durham, NC. She is also the owner of the Bull City Yoga Festival Studio located in Durham, NC.
Katina Gad
Katina is the North & South Carolina Regional Leader for Animal Flow, and has been teaching it for the past 4 years in and around the Raleigh area. Having a background in breakdancing, She fell in love with this movement practice that is drawn from breakdancing, yoga, capoeira, jiu jitsu, and contemporary dance, and it's transformational energy instantly and she loves sharing this experience with her students. Katina is also a certified personal trainer, and a 200-hr RYT with a focus on hatha and vinyasa style teaching, she also specializes in restorative yoga for athletes. Animal Flow and yoga have been a huge game changer for improving her performance as a competitive athlete in obstacle course racing. Seeing firsthand how these practices reduce the incidence of injuries, shorten recovery time, and improve overall wellbeing, she incorporates them into the workouts of everyone who trains with her, and loves seeing the benefits it brings others. She is excited to share this experience with you all and see you fall in love with it too.
Nicole Taylor
Inspired by her Afro Caribbean roots Nicole is committed to the arts, community and wellness. She is the owner of Divinely Made, LLC. She holds a master’s degree in professional counseling. In addition, she is a Certified Kemetic Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist. With a holistic approach, she is committed to educating others on ancient practices to harmonize the mind, body and soul. She takes pride in providing others with an experience that will empower and inspire others along their personal journey.
Kellye Davis
Born and raised in the vibrant heart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Kellye Davis brings the rich flavor of her Creole roots into every class she teaches. A blend of Southern sweetness and spicy charm, she infuses her yoga practice with warmth, authenticity, and a joyful spark that lights up the room. Kellye is a passionate teacher who believes in the transformative power of yoga to bring balance, joy, and serenity to every stage of life. Her classes are a delightful blend of traditional yoga practices and modern techniques, designed to cater to all levels. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, you'll find Kellye's approach welcoming and inspiring. Her infectious enthusiasm and warm personality create a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. Kellye's classes are upbeat, welcoming, and full of heart, offering a playful yet grounded approach to self-discovery and inner peace. Expect feel-good flows, joyful movement, and a class experience that’s both healing and fun - all leading you to a deeply satisfying Savasana.
Brittany Renee
Brittany Renee is the founder of Honey’s Harmony, a maternal wellness sanctuary based in Durham, NC. Rooted in love and holistic care, Honey’s Harmony offers handcrafted herbal teas, doula and childbirth support, and nurturing prenatal yoga. With a heart for mamas and their little ones, Brittany creates sacred spaces of peace, empowerment, and connection for every stage of the motherhood journey.
Marlin Ross
With over 10 years of practicing asanas, Marlin’s yoga journey deepened in 2020 when he began integrating meditation and stillness into his daily practice. During that time, yoga became his outlet for mindfulness. Four years later, after relocating from Detroit, MI, to Durham, NC, he completed his 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. His current wellness philosophy is: “Listen to your body; it tells you everything you need to know.”
Samario King
Samario King is a North Carolina native that became interested in Yoga more than a decade ago. He initially became interested in the community aspect of Yoga and the physical benefits that it offers. Eventually he saw the holistic and spiritual progress he was making and wanted to spread this to the rest of the community. He became certified in Power Yoga in 2019 and began using it for workouts and movement. He visited Egypt in 2019 and became fascinated with the yoga poses he saw on the walls of the Valley of the Kings and received a second certification in Kemetic Yoga in 2022. Today his focus is on using these yoga tools to elevate the physical, mental and spiritual state of our community.
Aaehili Chakaraborty
Aaheli Chakraborty is a certified yoga instructor with a 200-hour Teacher Training Certification from Rishikesh, India. With deep roots in traditional Indian wellness practices, she brings a holistic approach to yoga that balances strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Aaheli has taught both in India and the USA, including a session at the Bull City Yoga Festival. Her classes are known for their nurturing energy and focus on alignment and breath—welcoming students of all levels to reconnect with their bodies and minds.
The Teacher
Yin Yoga allows you to work on the deeper "yin" tissues of your ligaments, joints, deep fascial networks, and even your bones. Yin Yoga provides physical, mental, emotional and energetic benefits. Designed to go within and re-align your orientation of your physical body. Discover yourself as you open up and reconnect with your experience. Yin Yoga revitalizes the body, relax the mind and reduces stress. A slow-moving yoga class synchronizes movement with the breath for the perfect mind and body connection, improves emotional balance and reduces stress and anxiety. Great for beginners and those who want to restore internal balance while providing support and allowing your muscles to deeply relax.