Our Staff
Kris Rumzis E-RYT Founder
Kris is the proud owner of Just Bee Yoga LLC and Just Bee Adventures LLC. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Physical Education. Kris has taught thousands of yoga classes over the past 10 years, including Vinyasa, Restorative, Survivor, Yin, Prenatal, Kids and her favorite Stand Up Paddle Board yoga. She has taught internationally, led teacher training, SUP training and yoga retreats. Wanting to develop an intimate teacher training experience, she opened her own yoga school in 2015. Always a student, she has studied and continues to seek training from some of the top yogi master teachers in the country. Having survived cancer as a young adult and most recently a breast cancer survivor and thriver, she embraces life to its fullest and practices an attitude of gratitude. Kris is the proud mom of 6 and new “Nama” to her grand babies .She and her husband Ed treasure spending time with their beautiful expanding family. Yoga keeps her grounded, centered and present. She is humbled and honored to get to share the practice with her students.
Tori Rumzis RYT
Tori holds a BFA in Dance from Point Park University. She currently works as a professional dancer and dance instructor in the Chicagoland area. Tori began practicing yoga as a compliment to her dancing, and found many of the ideas supported one another. Wanting to deepen her understanding and share her passion with others, Tori received her 200- Level Yoga Teacher Training under Just Bee Yoga, LLC. Yoga and dance both connect the mind, body, and breath to the present moment. Tori likes to approach her classes emphasizing these principles to create a sense of freedom in the body.
Ally Rumzis Kent RYT
As one of Kris’ daughters, Ally saw first-hand the profoundly positive impact of yoga on the mind and body. Wanting to deepen her practice, Ally received her 200-Level Yoga Teacher Training with Just Bee Yoga. She immediately fell in love with the art of teaching yoga and enjoys connecting with others on a personal and human level. As a former musician, Ally enjoys incorporating fun, energizing music in her classes and approaches her flows organically, encouraging students to find joy and compassion in every pose. Ally lives in Highland Park with her husband and daughter. She is very grateful to have the opportunity to work alongside her mom and sister doing what she loves every day!
Tabatha Whitney E-RYT
Adventure-loving Tabatha Whitney, owner of mobile yoga business CraVe Yoga, LLC is a native of Hilton Head Island, S.C. Tabatha was a trained professional modern dancer on the east coast for many years, but fell in love with yoga on the west coast in 2007. Tabatha believes in and strives to support the amazingly strong power inside of every individual. Her intention is to create a space for students to empower themselves to find the strength and freedom on their mat that powerfully transforms daily life. Her classes are imaginative, intensely fun, challenging, and uplifting. She has a passion for arm-balances/inversions which she regularly offers and welcomes in her classes; she believes that our obstacles are our greatest blessings. Tabatha is also a mother, artist, photographer, kayaker & snowboarder.
Christine Stock RYT
Christine has been teaching in the area for over 16 years. She received her RYT-200 from Lotus Yoga Teachers Association in 2003 under the direction of Shirley Walters, one of the founding directors of the Himalayan Institute in the US. She has studied with many world renown teachers and has currently completed her YM-500 with Tiffany Cruikshank founder of Yoga Medicine. Christine has completed all of the therapeutic modules, Hip, Spine and Shoulders, Yin, Meditation, Myofascial Release & Chinese Medicine. Her classes are fun and energetic and filled with intelligent alignment and an insightful therapeutic approach to yoga. She teaches all levels of Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Myofascial Release & Meditation. Christine has a BFA in Dance from the University of Illinois. She loves to cook, dance, enjoys listening to music going to concerts and spending time with her husband, three children and new puppy Benny.
Lisa Devi E-RYT 500
Lisa Devi completed her 200-Hour training with Kripalu, her 500-Hour advanced training with Moksha, and continues to train for her 1,000-Hour training. She has trained with some of the most influential and inspiring teachers of our time. Her purpose and passion is to expand awareness by guiding students through practices of self-discovery to access the healer within. Through yoga, qigong, sound healing and Kirtan, Lisa aspires to invoke student's cultivation of these powerful tools of discovery. She has found through her own powerfully healing journey that sharing the knowledge of mind/body/spirit relationship is the most empowering gift you can give someone to access their ever-expanding potential for well-being.
Ryan KIng E-RYT
My relationship with yoga has ebbed and flowed for over a decade, but my journey teaching started over 7 years ago. It has helped me grow in so many ways - I love celebrating the victories in the lives of my students both on and off their mats. To me, yoga is a beautiful blend of freedom and creativity, and a mix of individuality within a heartfelt community. The decision to become an instructor stemmed from the desire to help others see the art within yoga, help cultivate confidence and to spread some joy and peace!
Stacey Fishbein 200-RYT
Stacey has been practicing yoga for fifteen years. She became interested in studying the discipline on a deeper level — and, through the guidance of Kris, received her 200-level yoga teacher training in 2020. She is currently continuing her studies towards her 500 hour certification. Her classes exude radiant positive energy that is infectious.
As a former teacher, she was missing the opportunity to help students learn. Now, in the studio, she combines her love of people and music to create an especially mindful flow. Students have the chance to feel each pose as they transition from one asana to the next. She truly believes what you learn on the mat can help guide you off the mat... the true benefit of yoga!
Stacey lives in Long Gove with her husband and their three children. With them, and, in the studio, she truly feels at home.
Gina Nilsen 200-RYT
Gina is a recent graduate of the 200-Level Yoga Teacher Training with Just Bee Yoga. She is also a NASM-CPT, has her BA in Psychology, and years of dance training. Teaching mostly group fitness, Gina wanted to complement her high intensity workouts with Yoga and create more balance for herself both mentally and physically. Gina uses the combination of her background in dance and personal training to demonstrate proper body mechanics and teach others ways to move that are right for their own body. She loves how Yoga teaches us to be more present in every moment. She is excited to be a part of the Hive!
Lilah Jones RYT
Lilah discovered yoga while working in the High-Tech Industry. Lilah noticed the stress and burnout that many colleagues experienced and wanted to have more balance and deliberate movement as a part of her lifestyle.
Lilah’s teaching style is practical, welcoming, and inclusive. She believes that yoga is for everyone, regardless of age, body type, or experience level. Lilah’s workshops and classes are inspirational and are designed to help students reconnect with themselves while building mental strength and stability.
Lilah is passionate about sharing the transformative power of yoga with others. She believes that yoga can help people of all ages and backgrounds live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.
Lilah is also a keynote speaker, professor, women’s advocate, mother, and Googler!