Rebel Soul Yoga Teachers
Meet Our Teachers
Our yoga teachers are experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable; each with their own talents and styles. We encourage students to try a variety of classes and teachers in order to find the experiences that serve them best.
Let go of your attachment to the outcome
Let go of your attachment to the outcome
Let go of your attachment to the outcome
Shannon Dievendorf
Studio Owner
ERYT 500 | Usui Reiki Master | Breathwork Facilitator | Trauma-Informed + Recovery-Aware Guide
Hi, I’m Shannon, founder of Rebel Soul Yoga and a trauma-informed yoga teacher, Reiki Master, and Breathwork facilitator with a heart for supporting individuals on the path of healing, recovery, and self-discovery.
My teaching is centered on nervous system regulation, embodied awareness, and creating a safe space where students can reconnect to their bodies in their own time and in their own way. Whether through mindful movement, restorative stillness, or breath-led practices, everything I share is rooted in choice, consent, and compassion.
In addition to yoga, I’m a certified Usui Reiki Master and Breathwork Facilitator. These tools have become powerful complements to my work—especially with those navigating trauma, grief, addiction recovery, and emotional healing. Breathwork and energy healing can offer deep release and reconnection, supporting the body and mind in processing what words often cannot.
As someone who understands the importance of safe and supportive environments, Rebel Soul Yoga was created to be just that—a welcoming, heart centered space where people can show up exactly as they are.
You don’t need to be flexible, experienced, or “put together” to practice. Just come as you are—one breath, one step at a time.
Teacher, Meredith Wray
Mert Wray first found yoga in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1994 to help heal a medical condition and fell in love with all of its benefits. Becoming certified to teach in 2010 at Asheville Yoga Center under Stephanie Keach, Joe Taft and Shala Worsley opened Mert’s world of yoga up even more. Over the past 7 years she has been dedicated to her practice and continuing education especially in the areas of the Chakras and Ayurveda. Since moving to Oak Island in 2013 her yoga world and teaching has evolved even more in this loving community. Mert focuses on teaching how to create space in the mind and body- with the intention that “movement heals”. “Yoga is for everyone – when someone comes out of my class I want them to be empowered by what they can do. We use the poses to get into our bodies moreso than using our bodies to get into the poses. “ Mert’s classes are focused, loving, and playful at times.
Teacher, Tammy Serafin
Tammy Serafin has been practicing yoga for 16 years. She is originally from MD, where she received her RYT 200 and taught chair, beginner, intermediate, and children’s yoga classes. Tammy’s teaching style is gentle, and offers modifications and alternatives to better personalize your practice.
Teacher, Jeanette Immel
Teacher, Diana Johnson
Diana comes to us with 35 years of experience teaching yoga of all levels and styles. Her greatest joy comes from starting a new student on their own yoga journey. Diana is a student of Yogiraj Sri Swami Satchidananda, founder of Yogaville in Virginia. She worked at the Healing Arts Yoga and Massage School where she became a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) under Ren Fields. Her style of yoga is suitable for all levels and ages with a strong focus on breath work.