Nicole's yoga classes are said to be "life-changing", "shamanic", "dynamic", "safe for true beginners", "so fun it's laughable", "thought-provoking", "tear and Ahhh inspiring", "seasoned", "spicy", "juicy" and "holy". She has a way, with all of her thousands of classes, to bring what is current and relevant to the place, time, and souls that grace her space. Her divine delivery is a combination of Reverend, Rock Star, and Shaman. She is a true artist, creating a unique experience for each offering she unrolls. She developed and delivered Rock'n Roll Yoga to the Midwest before people knew what yoga was. It was a gateway for the nervous, but curious, to investigate. With her Classical Ashtanga Yoga training in an ashram outside of Santa Cruz, California, she brought ancient practices to the modern householder. She opened the first yoga studio in Tulsa, OK in 2001, led local and International yoga classes for over 25 years, Trademarked 'Raven Yoga for Freedom' in 2016, and has led at countless yoga festivals and yoga retreats. She leads her own Raven Retreats to a sell-out band of truth warriors.
She was given the Sanskrit name “Yogita” by her guru Baba Hari Dass.
She has studied at Mount Madonna Center, Prajna Yoga with Tias Little, Iyengar with Larry Lane, Kundalini with Ravi Singh, and Trauma Informed Training with Genevieve Yellin. She owned and operated a thriving yoga studio for over 20 years.
She is the founder of Raven Yoga for Freedom and creator of Rock'n Hip Hop Yoga, All Rise Yoga Church Service, and the TOOL Yoga & Breathwork “SPIRAL IN”.
