Holly Johnson
Founder of Aviana

Holly Johnson, an international yoga instructor and author, blossoms from an extensive background of research, study, and direct experience of therapeutic avenues to balance and mend the relationships between the mind, body, and Spirit.  Presently rooted in the state of Illinois serving the growth and expansion of the aerial yoga industry in the Chicagoland area, she frequently travels to new studios in other states and countries to support the global movement of the gifts of aerial yoga as well as stand up paddle board yoga.  

She is certified as a nutritional therapist, personal trainer, equine massage therapist, aromatherapist, Reiki master, Thai bodyworker, and 200-hour yoga instructor.  Her extensive comprehension of optimal alignment, spiritual understanding, and energetic sensitivity lends to her authentic presence as a heartfelt, humbled leader in the aerial and SUP yoga industries. 

Holly is committed to her path as an educator, healer, and facilitator of empowering experiences. Her vision for possibility and passion for a life of purpose placed her on the pursuit of a niche for the dynamic and abundant benefits offered through aerial and SUP yoga.  Aviana appeared in Holly’s life at just the right timing while traveling through Ecuador, to serve as the vessel for Holly’s pursuit.  
Training and Education:
2004 Associate's Degree in Science
     McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL
2005 Equine Massage Therapy Certification
     Indian Creek Equine Rehab. Worden, IL
2006 Oil Essentials Training and Education
     Young Living Essential Oils Denver, CO
2007 Bachelor's Degree in Equine Science
     Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO
2010 AFPA Personal Trainer Certification
2011 200 Hour Yoga Certification
     Breathe Yoga Fort Collins, CO
2011 16 Hour Blood Chemistry Analysis
     APEX Energetics Del Mar, CA
2011 Reiki II, Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki
     Fort Collins, CO
2011 Reiki Master, Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki
     Fort Collins, CO
2011 ZUMBA Instructor Certification Level 1 & 2
     Denver, CO
2012 TRX Suspension Training Certification
    Denver, CO
2013 20 Hour Aromatherapy Certification
     The Institute of Spiritual Healing & Aromatherapy Naperville, IL
2013 Young Living School of Natural Remedies
     Denver, CO
2013 Young Living Essential Oils Beauty School
     Salt Lake City, UT
2013 Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Aircats
     Boulder, CO
2014 Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
     The Nutritional Therapy Institute Denver, CO
2015 20 Hour Thai Yoga Bodywork
​     Soderworld Willowbrook, IL
"Thank you Holly for the awesome month of aerial yoga! You are an awesome, kind, compassionate and knowledgeable yoga teacher. Despite being completely unfamiliar with the yoga hammock and aerial techniques, I was able to practice comfortably and confidently without fear or hesitation on the very first night of practice. My comfort level was entirely due to your clear and easy-to-follow instructions for moving into postures while suspended in the hammock. And, it was a wonderful opportunity to practice yoga with my daughter! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am excited to practice aerial yoga with you next time you are in Boulder!​"
-Lisa McClellan, Aerial Yoga Student
Boulder, CO

Katherine Skaggs
Artist and Spiritual Mentor

IS A VISIONARY ARTIST, INTUITIVE, AUTHOR, TEACHER, SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER, ENTREPRENEUR AND PAINTER OF SOULS.
She is inspired to bring beauty, love, soul healing and a vision of inspiration to others through visionary art; empowering classes and workshops including intuitive painting classes, Artist Shaman Healer Sage courses, Journeying with the Goddess workshops; monthly New Moon Goddess Wisdom Circles and Full Moon Shamanic Healer Circles; in addition Katherine offers intuitive guidance and healing services including soul portraits (a process unique to Katherine and her intuitive guidance), intuitive readings and soul guidance sessions, shamanic healing sessions and spiritual coaching.

Life’s experiences tell her that each breath is sacred, to live fully, to choose love in every moment, to aim for happiness and joy no matter what, and to see the divine within all beings.

Laura Montgomery
Lead Instructor and Creator of the Aviana Children's
​Aerial Yoga Teacher Training

Laura began her studies in the Fashion Design & Merchandising industry in 2007 and then transferred to earning her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education in 2012. She served as a K-2nd grade teacher for five years before making the choice to transition away from the school system and approach teaching children (and adults) through the lens of conscious creativity. She is now the owner of LunaStar Wisdom Yoga & Wellness LLC, a program that is  similar to the approach of Aviana--bringing services and products in communities where they are needed. 

Laura serves as an intuitive facilitator to working with the ailments in the mind, body, and spirit through the program of , “Connect. Move. Create.” As a certified 50HR Aviana Aerial Yoga, 200HR Holistic Sound & Yoga Instructor and self and spirit taught Tarot/Oracle reader, she connects her students with energy work tools that build an internal awareness.

Her energy tools include providing services such as aerial & yin yoga, intuitive aerial flow, vocal expressions & sound healing, visual art mediums and tarot & oracle card reading in order to assist the flow of energy through any form of movement. She encourages her students to take this process into the final stage of self-healing, ‘creation’ which is where the soul connects and moves as one with the Creator.  She is honored to be a messenger and facilitator of artistic healing!