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
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.
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.
Mars Bradley
Mars, a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), meditation guide, and Reiki Master, offers transformative experiences designed to bring peace and healing. Mars also serves as a corporate facilitator, bringing mindfulness and balance into the workplace. Join Mars on Sunday at 5:00 PM at the Bull City Yoga Festival studio in Durham, NC, via Zoom for meditation sessions tailored to elevate your spirit and calm your mind.
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.
Deonca Goodman
Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, I’m a certified yoga instructor and Real Estate Advisor with a passion for helping others grow and thrive. My yoga classes focus on mindfulness, breathwork, and balance, empowering students to navigate life with clarity and calm. Whether on the mat or in the market, my goal is to inspire and uplift every step of the way.