Our Instructors

  • Margaret Mullinary - Owner Roots Yoga E-CYT-500

    While raising her young boys, Margaret quickly found the benefits of a regular yoga practice helped to support her through the many transitions of motherhood. In 2021 she earned her 200-hour teaching certificate, and then went on to teach many regular classes in the Pittsburgh area. In 2024 Margaret earned an additional 300-hour teaching certificate. She loves spreading her joy of yoga to others and sharing the many mindful benefits yoga can bring into our lives. Margaret’s goal is to not only focus on the physical aspects of yoga and wellness, but to also continue to build a genuine community of yogis at the studio. In Margaret’s classes you can expect to find connection to breath, build strength, and leave feeling fully embodied. When not on her yoga mat, Margaret loves being outdoors and spending time with her family.

    Photograph by: Ashley Hoffman

  • Kennedy Jason CYT-200

    Kennedy is a 200-hour Yoga Teacher. After practicing for about 4 years, she finally took the plunge into teacher training, and graduated in August 2021. Kennedy loves the moving meditation aspect of yoga, but especially enjoys the mindfulness, focus, and calm that yoga has helped her to find off of the mat. In Kennedy’s classes, you can expect meditation, pranayama, slow mindful movement, good vibes, and great tunes. Expect to walk out of class with a clear mind and an invigorated spirit!

    When she's not on the mat, Kennedy spends most of her day working as a Music Therapist, serving senior citizens. In her free time, Kennedy enjoys finding new vegan restaurants, watching the Real Housewives, exploring Pittsburgh, and snuggling her senior rescue dog, Maggie.

    Photo by: Ashley Hoffman

  • Christina Beggan CYT-300

    Bio coming soon!

  • Tracey Salah CYT-200

    Tracey is a yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, wife, and mother. She loves to share her passion for breathwork and yoga by creating an environment where each person can come home to their body and remember their worth. When she’s not teaching, Tracey loves to swim, hike, and spend time with her family. Tracey has two adult sons. Married for 28 years, Tracey and her husband Doug enjoy outdoor activities, traveling, and theater.

    Photo by: Ashley Hoffman

  • Kiersten Snider CYT-200

    Kiersten first started practicing yoga in 2018 when she joined a friend for a class. She immediately fell in love with the practice and after a few years, followed her intuition and signed up for yoga teacher training. She completed her 200 hour YTT in 2021 and has been teaching weekly classes ever since. Kiersten is also certified in yin yoga, restorative yoga, and reiki level 2. After every class she hopes to leave her students feeling confident, accomplished, and inspired.

  • Rhiannon Rieger Board Certified Music Therapist

    Everything is vibration. Sound is not only heard by ears, but felt by our bodies. A Sound Bath is a massage for the mind and body. Rhiannon will guide participants through their sound bath experience with selecting from crystal quartz and metal bowls, tuning forks, harp, Koshi chimes, gongs, bells, shakers, and rain sticks. Participants have reported a sense of rejuvenation and clarity, relaxation and calm, from her supportive and nourishing sound baths. 

    In addition to being a Certified Expert Level Sound Healer, Rhiannon brings the expertise of her background in Music Education, as well as her professional work as a Board Certified Music Therapist, working in a medical setting, to her offerings. 

  • Jess Piccola CYT-200

    Jess completed her 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in 2021 and a year-long advanced meditation training in 2022. After encountering some health challenges, it was yoga and breath meditation work that helped her get her physical strength back and heal. Inspired to help others find that mind-body connection as well, she strives to create an environment where you can truly make the practice your own and meet you where you are in your fitness journey. When off the mat, Jess can be found lifting weights, reading or browsing local farmers markets.