Yoga Classes & Teacher Training

The Dragon is rooted in the I Ching, the first meditation text that truly spoke to me and continues to inform the work we do on the mat. In the Book of Changes, the Dragon represents Creative Power, a dynamic force of growth, transformation, and right timing. It reminds us that when movement is aligned with intention, potential becomes reality through awareness, patience, and intelligent action.

The Blue Dragon symbolizes wisdom, creativity, protection, and calm strength. It represents adaptability, insight, and inspired leadership while inviting a sense of peace and clarity. This is why our rebirth and rebranding shifted from green to blue, reflecting evolution, depth, and trust in the unfolding process.

Dragon Asana is an invitation to practice with purpose, honor timing, and step fully into your own creative power on the mat and in life.

At Dragon Asana, our team is united by a shared passion for helping people move, grow, and feel at home in their bodies. Each teacher brings their own unique experience, perspective, and expertise to the studio, creating a diverse range of classes while maintaining a commitment to thoughtful instruction, alignment, and personal connection. Together, we strive to create a welcoming community where students of all backgrounds and experience levels feel supported, challenged, and inspired on their journey both on and off the mat.

Desirae Penton-Crosley is a transformational asana teacher known for her alignment-based, life-changing approach to yoga. With over 2,500 hours of training and more than 10,000 hours of teaching experience, she supports students in cultivating awareness, strength, and confidence on and off the mat. Her offerings include alignment-focused yoga, Reiki, and sound experiences that invite deeper connection and embodied presence.

As the founder of Hidden Dragon Yoga and now owner of Dragon Asana, Desirae has led nearly 20 teacher trainings and multiple international retreats. Her teaching blends precision, curiosity, and compassion, creating spaces where students practice with purpose and step fully into their growth. She is excited to continue expanding her work in the Gunnison Valley, bringing more intentional movement, meditation, and community-centered experiences to the mountains she now calls home.

Leia Morrison is a seasoned 500-E-RYT yoga educator, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, certified Yoga for Cancer Survivors teacher, and former studio owner with over 28 years of experience and too many hours of teaching to even do the math. She has studied under many amazing teachers in her lifetime, including: Shiva Rea, Gina Caputo, Rod Stryker, Rodney Yee, and many more.

"I teach yoga for real life. My work bridges traditional practice with modern understanding of the body and nervous system. I’m known for blending alignment, strength, and accessibility, without overcomplicating things or hiding behind jargon. This is a practice of awareness, not performance. Come as you are, leave with something that actually supports your life."

Autumn Brown has lived in the Gunnison Valley most of her life and finds peace in the outdoors through hiking, rafting, skiing, and time in nature. Given the spiritual name Shanti by Swami Satchidananda, she has been connected to yoga from a young age.

A 500-hour trained yoga teacher, Autumn offers alignment-focused classes with mindful sequencing that guide students deeper into their practice physically, mentally, and spiritually. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Ayurvedic Wellness Coach and continues her studies with Joan Hyman at The School of Yoga.

Autumn believes movement is medicine and is excited to bring her Slow Flow classes to Dragon Asana, sharing her passion for mindful movement while growing with the community.

Shelly Clements has been teaching movement for over 40 years in the US and Mexico. A professional dancer, choreographer, and 500-hour trained yoga, meditation, and pranayama teacher, she offers mat classes that blend gentle, mindful sequences with strength and flexibility. Her adult dance classes guide students safely through their full range of motion and creative expression.

A dedicated community builder, Shelly also teaches multilingual middle school students, collaborates with local arts organizations, and enjoys time outdoors with her husband and four-legged family. Inspired by Desirae Penton-Crosley and Dragon Asana, she is thrilled to contribute to the studio and the growing vitality of Gunnison’s downtown scene.

Barb Haas is a longtime practitioner and guide whose work is rooted in decades of study across global shamanic traditions, including training with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and respected teachers such as Sandra Ingerman, Imelda Almqvist, and Tom Cowan. Since 1992, she has been holding healing circles, ceremonies, workshops, and private sessions for all ages on the Western Slope. Her work weaves together diverse lineages, offering grounded, accessible pathways for connection, insight, and healing. Join her for monthly shamanic gatherings at Dragon Asana or explore private sessions in Sacred Objects and Shamanic Journeying.