Request a Yoga Session: Guidelines and Instructor Profiles

Request a Yoga Session Guidelines

The Student Wellness Center partners with yoga instructors from our community to offer a diverse range of yoga experiences for campus groups. To request a session, browse the instructor profiles below and reach out directly using the contact email provided. Please also cc Alleah Schweitzer (alleah.e.schweitzer@dartmouth.edu) on your initial message.

Before making a request, please also review this information:

Instructor fees are fully covered by the Student Wellness Center.
A minimum of 7 participants are required for a class.
Requesting groups are responsible for securing a location for the class. Reaching out to the Tucker Center to request the Tucker Meditation Room is an option if a space is needed.
Please provide instructors at least 7 business days' notice ahead of your preferred class date(s).
To offer services equitably, we ask that groups limit their yoga requests to two sessions per term.
Yoga mats can be borrowed from the SWC upon request. Contact Alleah Schweitzer for more details.

Natasha Goodwin: Instructor Profile

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Natasha Goodwin

TO REQUEST A WORKSHOP WITH NATASHA, CLICK HERE

Contact Info:

natashagoodwinyoga@gmail.com

Availability
Monday: afternoon
Tuesday: morning, afternoon
Wednesday: morning, afternoon
Thursday: all day
Friday: afternoon, evening
Saturday: afternoon, evening
Sunday: afternoon, evening

Teaching Bio
Natasha found the practice of yoga as a student in Portland, Oregon. Inspired by her teachers at the Bhakti Yoga Movement Center, she quickly realized the healing potential of yoga and committed herself to life-long study of the ancient practice. Now a full-time teacher, Natasha has taught over 900 hours of yoga all around her native Upper Valley, and regularly engages with the Dartmouth community through a weekly offering and by request. She is grateful to gather with and connect to the vibrant community that makes this place what it is.

Teaching Philosophy/Approach
As a devoted student and teacher, Natasha deeply believes in the power of yoga to nourish, liberate, and transform. She is most passionate about sharing the practice in a way that is accessible to all, and her teachings are infused with the ancient philosophy that is the heart of yoga.

Specialties & Areas of Focus
Natasha's classes are full of opportunity to ground, connect, and rest. She offers safe and sacred space for you to explore your relationship to body, breath, and mind — lovingly inviting you into more intentional ways of moving about the world.

Populations/Experience
Natasha has shared the practice of yoga all throughout the community and across several practice spaces — gyms, classrooms, outdoors, fraternity floors. She teaches beginners, athletes, Greek communities, groups that know each other, and groups that don't. Natasha loves to meet you where you are at, and is honored to spend time with anyone that is interested in experiencing the gifts of the practice.

Additional
Natasha looks forward to meeting you!

Mike Lester: Instructor Profile

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Mike Lester

TO REQUEST A WORKSHOP FROM MIKE, CLICK HERE

Contact Info

lestermike8060@gmail.com

General Availability
I'm primarily available for classes on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with additional availability Sunday through Wednesday mornings between 8:00–10:00 a.m. I'm happy to coordinate with all groups and organizations to find times that best fit their schedules.

Teaching Bio
Mike Lester (RYT-200) is a certified yoga instructor trained at Rishikesh Yogkulam in India. With a background in mindfulness, breathwork, and holistic wellness, Mike brings a grounded and accessible approach to yoga. In addition to teaching at Dartmouth, he leads wellness initiatives through his platform Wellness with Mike and integrates mindfulness practices into his role as a supervisor at 1953 Commons Dining Hall. His goal is to make yoga and mindfulness approachable for all students, helping them reduce stress, reconnect with themselves, and find balance both on and off the mat.

Teaching Philosophy & Approach
My teaching centers on intentionality, presence, breath, and self-awareness. I focus on creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where students of all experience levels can feel supported and empowered. Each class blends mindful movement, breathwork, and moments of reflection, helping participants move from stress to stillness. My goal is to meet students where they are and guide them toward a greater sense of ease, focus, and connection.

Specialties & Areas of Focus

Vinyasa Flow
Gentle & Restorative Yoga
Mindfulness & Breathwork
Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation)
Stress Reduction & Grounding Practices
Wellness Education & Team Mindfulness
Trauma Informed Practices

Populations You Have Experience Supporting

College students and beginners
Greek life and student organizations
Athletes and active individuals
Staff and faculty members
Groups seeking stress relief and mindfulness practices

Additional Notes

Committed to creating accessible, inclusive, and nonjudgmental spaces for all participants
Incorporates mindfulness, meditation, and breath awareness into each class
Classes can be tailored for group themes or wellness events

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Request a Yoga Session: Guidelines and Instructor Profiles