Instructors

Carly Hopper, MS, CHES, E-RYT 500, YACEP, CPT, CGE
Doctoral Candidate, EdD in Health Professions Education, A.T. Still University

Carly Hopper is a seasoned health and wellness professional with over 25 years of experience in fitness education, program coordination, and holistic well-being. She holds a Master of Science in Community Health and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), a 500-hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), and a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). In addition, she is a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, and American Red Cross Instructor.

Carly is the owner of Sun Moon Yoga in Mankato, MN, where she fosters a welcoming, community-centered approach to yoga and mindful movement. Since 2012, she has served as the Fitness and Wellness Program Coordinator at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and is also a contracted faculty member at Concordia University, St. Paul. Currently pursuing her EdD in Health Professions Education, Carly is passionate about advancing health literacy, supporting professional development, and promoting lifelong wellness through inclusive, evidence-based programming.

Jenn Fast, M.S., RYT 500, YACEP, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach

Jenn fell completely in love with the practice of yoga when she enrolled in her first yoga teacher training at Sun Moon Yoga in 2012. Since then, she has spent countless hours studying yoga, meditation, yogic philosophy, Vedic astrology, and Ayurveda, among other things. As a dedicated lifelong seeker of knowledge and wisdom, Jenn is always learning and growing in her own personal practice. Rooted in the traditional teachings of yoga, Jenn approaches the practice with a deep reverence for its transformative power to nurture the body, calm the mind, and awaken the spirit. Through a mindful blend of breath-centered movement, meditation, and philosophy, Jenn guides students on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, encouraging them to cultivate awareness, presence, and self-love both on and off the mat.