About Us
We are a 501(C)(3) organization that exists to fulfill one simple purpose:
​to make our community a better place!
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3 Rivers Yoga was founded in 2018 with an intention of taking the practice of yoga outside of a yoga studio setting so it can be shared more broadly with the community. The style of yoga we are rooted in is called Baptiste Yoga, named after its founder Baron Baptiste. It is focused on teaching healthy body alignment, building community and instilling leadership skills that can impact a person's life outside of the time spent on the yoga mat.
The practice is designed to:
-Challenge us - to help us drop our armour and default habits.
-Support us - allow for a deeper ability to get still, pay attention and listen (to our bodies & thoughts)
-Realign - to the things that we value the most.
Our mission is to foster health and well-being
Currently our mission is being fulfilled by teaching at the following locations.
Boys & Girls Club
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Shepherds House
Redemption House
Silver Birch Retirement
122nd Fighter Wing Choices Pilgrim Baptist Church
TRAA - Three Rivers Ambulance Authority
JCAP - Allen County Jail
Hero’s Yoga: Police Officers, Fire Fighters, Medical
Meet The Team
Kristina Adams
President
Kristina Adams completed her first 200 RYT training in 2023, and most recently completed B.R.A.V.E Leadership & 200 Hour Teacher Training in early 2024. She knew during her first ever yoga class that she wanted to become certified to teach it, and loves all types of yoga. Being a part of 3 Rivers Yoga Foundation allows Kristina to fulfill two very important passions: helping children in the Fort Wayne area, and women in recovery from addiction. She also volunteers with Fort Wayne Community School’s Families in Transitions Department. Kristina enjoys participating and teaching all types of fitness, and is also certified to teach HITT, Barre and Sculpt. When she isn’t in the studio, she keeps busy working with her husband, watching her boys play their sports and reading a book at the lake.
Leslie Williams
Ancillary Board
​"I am involved with 3 Rivers Yoga so that I can be a part of something bigger... to give back to our community by providing something that has been so impactful to me personally."
Sarah Huber
Ancillary Board
Taking care of my body and mind through exercise and eating well has always been important to me. I became active with 3RYF through Sarah Evans. The experience I have gained through my volunteer work and board positions with other non-profit organizations flowed into supporting 3RYF. I feel that the 3RYF mission supporting multiple organizations with the benefits of yoga is vital to our community. I enjoy creating the ticketing websites for our events and handling tasks necessary behind the scene all while asking pesky questions regarding our financial operations. I grew up in Connecticut and met my husband at the University of Tulsa, where I received a degree in Business Management. We have lived in Fort Wayne since 1988. Our daughter lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Sarah Evans
Founder / Past President
​Sarah Evans is passionate about the health and well-being industry. She is a Registered Nurse with Cardiovascular Intensive Care experience, the owner of a massage studio and has worked as a Massage Therapist since 1998. She is the co-owner of a local yoga studio and has completed the highest level of training (F.I.T. to Lead) through the Baptiste Yoga Institute. Her love of yoga comes from not only the wide ranging health benefits, but also it's ability to create connection between people and develop powerful leaders. She founded 3 Rivers Yoga Foundation to strengthen our community by connecting people through a shared experience and making yoga accessible to anyone, anywhere. She currently serves as the Founder and past President of the organization.
Terri Walker
Ancillary Board
Terri Walker is a Registered Nurse with over 38 years of experience. She has a Master of Science in Nursing Education and is board certified in nursing professional development. She works in the Nursing Professional Development department at Parkview Health. She was introduced to Baptiste’s yoga 8 years ago. She completed the B.R.A.V.E Teacher and Leadership 200-hour training in 2021 and became a certified yoga teacher. She has taught at Big Brother’s Big Sister’s and has volunteered at several foundation events over the last 8 years. She served as Secretary of the 3 River’s Yoga Foundation September 2020 to October 2024. She will continue to be on the board as an ancillary member. She is married to Steve Walker. She is a proud mother of 3 and a grandmother 4. She loves connecting the Fort Wayne community with 3 River’s Yoga Foundation opportunities.
Monica Sullivan
Treasurer
Monica is passionate about health and physical activity, and has been practicing yoga for years. Through Baptiste, she learned how impactful the practice can be off the mat as well as on and wants to encourage others to do the same. She is an HR leader for a Fortune 500 company and is the mom to two amazing kids. Monica teaches kids yoga at the Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne, and has been a volunteer with Junior Achievement for several years.
Jennifer Mills
Vice President
Jen Mills is a tier one certified Baptiste teacher, a 200 hour RYT, and has been teaching Baptiste Yoga for the past five years. Through the Baptiste methodology, Jen discovered her passion for health and healing and pursued this interest further by becoming a massage therapist. Being a part of the 3 Rivers Yoga Foundation is her way to give back and to be of service to the community. Her hope is that by teaching the methodology, she can pass this gift on to her students, and for them to discover their passion and live their best life. When she is not teaching yoga, Jen enjoys spending time with her family, friends, snuggling her pups, summer days on her porch, and cozy fires in her living room.
Tracy Weick
Secretary
My name is Tracy Weick. Over the years my thirst for wisdom and understanding has led me to achieve becoming a Reiki Master, RYT-200 and Yin yoga certified. Prior to my current chapter, I have over 10 years of medical experience including being a hospital corpsman with the US Navy. Like many others I too hold many hats besides my accomplishments. I have 3 children, a husband and 2 pets.
My vision is to provide guidance to those who are seeking another tool to help them on their path.