Nina, Founder
RYT-200, RPYT

Meet Nina,

Founder & Chief Visionary Officer

Nina Powell is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of Pure Heart Wellness Studio, home of Beadbody Waistbeads and PAX Permanent Jewelry. She has been practicing yoga for over 12 years and teaching for more than 2 years, guiding students through practices that blend movement, mindfulness, and deep rest.

As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) and Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT), Nina has completed over 400 hours of advanced yoga training, including certifications in Pre- and Postnatal Yoga, Somatics, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. Her classes and private sessions weave these modalities into safe, supportive experiences that help students regulate stress, process emotions, and restore balance. She also facilitates sound baths and custom waistbead ceremonies, bridging sacred adornment and spiritual healing.

Pure Heart Wellness Studio serves as a sanctuary for those seeking inner balance, with Nina’s work recognized on WISH-TV, WTHR, and RTV6 for her commitment to wellness and transformation.

Group of people practicing yoga outdoors on a grassy area surrounded by trees, with some sitting, lying on mats, and a woman playing singing bowls.

Shanetta, Fitness Instructor

Meet Shanetta

Shanetta is a fitness instructor who believes movement is about more than just exercise—it’s about building confidence, strength, and a body that supports you through every stage of life. She teaches because she genuinely loves helping others feel capable, empowered, and proud of what their bodies can do.

Shanetta’s approach to fitness is rooted in sustainability and real life. She focuses on functional strength, mindful movement, and creating a welcoming space where everyone feels encouraged—not intimidated. She’s especially passionate about supporting beginners and those returning to fitness, reminding them that progress doesn’t have to be extreme to be effective.

For Shanetta, fitness isn’t about chasing aesthetics. It’s about longevity, consistency, and learning how to move with purpose—so you can live strong, confident, and fully.

Krysten, Certified Trauma informed & Somatic Embodied Workshop Facilitator

Meet Krysten

Krysten is a trauma-informed and somatic-embodied workshop facilitator and sound healing meditation guide with a strong foundation in the mind–body connection. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ball State University and is currently completing her Yoga Teacher Training, with anticipated certification in July 2026. Her trauma-informed and somatic embodiment training was completed at City Yoga, where she developed a grounded, accessible approach to nervous system regulation, embodied awareness, and restorative practices.

Krysten facilitates workshops and sound-based meditation experiences at the Carly Hall space, creating intentional environments that support rest, reflection, and reconnection to the body. Outside of her work, she’s a proud cat mom, a tufted-art creator specializing in handmade rugs, and someone who loves concerts, heated yoga, and traveling. She looks forward to continuing to expand her practice as a teacher while supporting others through embodied and sound-based experiences.