OUR TEAM

On November 15th, 2004, The Light Within Yoga Studio opened with a simple mission: to provide each student with a safe, clean environment in which to learn and practice yoga; to encourage each student to achieve his or her greatest potential by teaching classes that are safe, enjoyable, and effective.

The name of the studio evolved out of a Swami Rama quote:

““When we love someone, we love the Light Within that person. The process of enlightenment is the path of learning to appreciate the Light Within both ourselves and those we love, and seeking to allow the full expression or our Self as well as the Self of others.””

Our instructors

Lynn Slocomb  

E-RYT® 500, YACEP® w/ Yoga Alliance
Lynn took her first yoga class in her mid twenties. At that time, she was the health and fitness director for the YWCA in Lancaster, PA and the quintessential gym rat, and had been teaching group exercise for almost a decade. Yoga was just too quiet, too slow, and too time consuming. Little did she know.

  • After battling stage III breast cancer, several surgeries, and significant weight gain, high-impact workouts and the “gym” atmosphere only led to chronic insecurity and pain. In addition, life became busier and busier as her family of two grew to seven when she married her husband, Christopher and they relocated to Landenberg. It was here where Lynn was introduced to The Light Within through Unite for Her. Lynn has been practicing consistently since 2012.

    Lynn loves a slower, intentional practice. Her teaching style is informed by her personal practice, and her most favorite format to teach is a slower, intentional vinyasa. She believes your breath is your most valuable teacher and yoga should never hurt. Also, the guiding principle of yoga is “do no harm,” and when she purchased The Light Within in 2017, her intention was to continue to foster and nurture the wonderful commUNITY already created and continue to create a safe space for EVERYone and everyBODY.

    Off the mat, you can catch Lynn in your local coffee shop, hanging out in the early morning listening to her collection of wind chimes, walking in the woods with friends or family, doing all things creative, getting lost on a back road with “her guy,” or loving on her family.

Tracey Eltringham 

E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP® w/ Yoga Alliance Yoga has been a part of Tracey’s life for over 11 years. She felt an immediate connection in her first class. Her personal practice enables her to live with a greater sense of ease, a sense of mindfulness, and the ability to feel connected to others.

  • She is a (R)egistered (Y)oga (T)eacher that has completed 500 hours of training. Tracey has additional training in teaching restorative yoga and teaching yoga to children, those over 50 and those with fuller bodies. Tracey is authentic and easy to relate to. Her motto is come as you are, with the hopes that you leave feeling empowered, encouraged, and more connected with yourself. She is enthusiastic about sharing her love of yoga and meditation. Off the mat, Tracey spends time with her family and their three dogs, and tries to slip into nature for a brisk walk as often as possible.

Elizabeth Kelly

RYT® 500, YACEP® w/ Yoga Alliance Elizabeth (she/her) began her yoga journey at the young age of 10. What started as a fun practice slowly evolved to a valuable tool for mental health, and then into a deep love of the practice. Elizabeth completed both her 200 (in 2021) and 300 hour (in 2024) teacher trainings at The Light Within Yoga Studio.

  • Elizabeth loves to play with props in class, and create an accessible and welcoming environment. No matter where you are with your yoga journey, you are welcome in her class. Elizabeth will work with you to find a safe and fulfilling practice that feels good in your body. She loves to teach a range of classes including Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, and Children’s yoga. Elizabeth is a Reiki Master and she is passionate about healing for everyone. As a student at West Chester University, she is studying to become a Speech Language Pathologist. She plans to apply her holistic knowledge to this field to provide healing in many forms. In her down time, Elizabeth loves to create art, sing, connect in nature, and spend time with her family and five siblings.

Valerie Lane

RYT® 200 w/Yoga Alliance
As a lifelong dancer, yoga felt like home to Valerie when she attended her first class in 2011. She took yoga and mindfulness classes while she was a student at West Chester University (WCU), which led to enrolling in the YTT program and graduating with her RYT200 yoga certification in 2014 under the guidance and mentorship of Alison Donley. Since then, Valerie has been teaching vinyasa and gentle yoga classes consistently.

  • For Valerie, yoga is truly about mind and body connecting. She believes we all come to the mat looking for peace, and that’s what she tries to deliver in each class she leads. She brings an inclusive approach to her classes, giving modifications and options so all levels feel welcome.

    In her spare time, Valerie enjoys riding her Peloton bike, strength training and conditioning, reading good books, and knitting.

Jenny Wood

RYT® 200 w/ Yoga Alliance
Jenny tried her first yoga class at the age of 13. Since then, yoga has been woven in and out of her life through the years. Over time, her practice has changed from a results oriented physical focus to a way of being. Jenny completed the 85 hour Prenatal Yoga teacher training program in 2015 at Yoga Yoga in Austin TX, and the 200 hour Yoga teacher training at The Light Within in May 2017.

  • She is happy to have found her community at The Light Within and enjoys taking classes there regularly.
    Jenny has been teaching childbirth preparation classes since 2010 and is a certified Bradley Method Instructor and Dancing for Birth Instructor. Since 2002, Jenny has been studying, teaching, or performing belly dance and currently teaches several weekly classes. Yoga, dance, and birth all share the theme of being present in your body and awareness of breath - and seem to be beautifully complementary endeavors. Each experience presents the opportunity for individual growth and well being.

    In her downtime, Jenny can be found trying to keep up with her two wild sons, exploring the forests, reading, creating wheel thrown pottery, making all sorts of things, and trying to remember her dreams.

Barbara McAdams

Barb McAdams RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance, 2nd Degree Black Belt. Barbara McAdams is a 2nd degree black belt and has been practicing and studying martial arts and Tai Chi for more than 20 years. She holds teaching certifications in yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Silver Sneakers fitness.

  • Her classes focus on pain free movement, balance, and health. She has taught in many community organizations including the YMCA, Union Hospital, Oxford Senior Center, Ware Presbyterian Village, Stone Run Family Medicine as well as privately run classes.

    Barbara leads TAI CHI classes at The Light Within on Tuesday mornings at 11:00. To find out more or to register for classes, please email her at bmcadams702@gmail.com or call her at (443) 350-7158.