Curative Yoga™

Meet Our Teachers
Naader Shagagi

Naader Shagagi

Founder & Teacher

Trained in Raja Yoga at the Self Realization Fellowship in Los Angeles, and Hatha Yoga at The Yoga College of India, Beverly Hills, Naader Shagagi has been studying and practicing Yoga & Meditation since 1983. A former Ph.D. Candidate in Engineering, Naader also studied Philosophy and Religion before coming to Los Angeles as a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda in 1985.

A student of the great Yoga Master, Paramahansa Yogananda, and Sufi Mystic, Pir Inayat Khan, Naader brings a culmination of intensive study and personal experience presented to you through his Yoga of Mystics® philosophy.

Carolina Cotman

Carolina Cotman

Owner & Teacher

Inspired to practice yoga to set an example of living a balanced life for her children, Carolina’s journey has taken her on a deeper path towards spirituality and guiding others seeking peace and harmony. While Carolina has received her 200 Hour Certification from Yoga of Mystics®, she believes that a commitment to teaching yoga is a lifetime journey in which she sees the teacher in all, in particular her well-intended mother, mystical father, supportive and loving husband, strong willed daughter, affectionate son and her trustworthy teacher.

Bart Carter

Bart Carter

Teacher

Bart is a 4th generation Montana native.  A father, musician, outdoorsman, martial artist and carpenter, he began his journey with Curative Yoga in June of 2022, recently receiving his 200hr certification.  Bart also has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2015 and coaches as well.

Bart aims to bring humor and compassion into his teaching along with the knowledge of his teachers.

Kelsi Plante

Kelsi Plante

Teacher

Kelsi is a lifelong Montanan who found her way back to a slower pace of life in the mountains she loves, settling in the Flathead Valley in 2024. She teaches yin yoga, holding space for deep connection with body, mind, spirit, and the whole of creation. Her teaching gently guides you toward a felt sense of safety and trust within your body, helping you release old patterns and open to life’s abundance.

In her free time, you’ll find her in her garden or the woods, tending herbs and making medicine, or passionately sharing her latest studies of nature, consciousness, and existence. Nourishing and transforming with Nature’s wisdom is at the heart of everything she does.

Heather Mah

Heather Mah

Teacher

Heather is a Montana native with a great love for being outdoors and adventuring. Her healthy passion for live music often steers her direction, and stepping out of the box (in costume, of course) is one of her favorite things.

Heather holds a BA/Marketing degree from Montana State University and is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach.  Having practiced yoga for much of 20 years, a deep dive into the philosophy of yoga through teacher training was a natural step.

Heather is now the Director of Operations and Marketing for Samaa Retreat Center, a Spiritual Wellness and Integration Coach, and Yoga Teacher. It is her deep desire to demonstrate to others the divine power that lies within each one of us.

Krissy Miller

Krissy Miller

Teacher

A self-proclaimed sensitive soul with a deep desire to connect, live passionately, and lead from the heart. She has been practicing yoga since childhood, long before she knew there was a name for the intuitive flows and stretches she found herself moving through in her living room.

Following her love of nature and creativity into the world of floral design, she worked for many years in Florida. As her life unfolded, she continued to deepen her connection with nature, discovering a passion for hiking, fitness, and a mindful living.

Krissy completed her 200-hour teacher training through Shanti Yoga.  Currently living part-time in Montana, Krissy spends treasured time with her son, daughter-in-law, and her two beloved grandchildren.

Allysa Alger

Allysa Alger

Teacher

Alyssa began dancing with Ballet West at age five and was performing in The Nutcracker by nine. At eleven, she joined Imagine Ballet Theatre, dancing in multiple productions each year. When The Secret Garden premiered, she was honored to perform the lead for several seasons, including a solo with Emmy Award–winner Kurt Bestor at his annual Christmas Concert. Alyssa continues to dance and perform when she can, and after navigating significant injuries, she found renewed strength through yoga, Pilates, and personalized conditioning. Her goal is to help others build functional mobility and find strength in their own movement.