Teresa Benson

Teresa's fitness journey began with her love of running the beach boardwalks in southern California; craving the chance to disconnect through movement, and loving the push to go farther through beat driven music. 

Seeking a way to cross train that was lower impact but still energetic and fun, she started incorporating barre into her regime at her studio in San Diego. When she moved to Raleigh in Summer 2019, she was delighted to find YoBa right in her neighborhood, and quickly fell in love with the mission and community feel. 

She completed her apprenticeship at YoBa in Spring 2021, and is excited to meet you in class! 

When not teaching or taking class, you can find her working her nonprofit project management job, enjoying a patio drink with her husband or friends, and playing with her sweet Cavapoo, Henry.

Get to know Teresa:

Favorite Quote:

"I put my talent into my work, but my genius into my life." -Oscar Wilde

My Enneagram is: 

A tie between type 7 (Enthusiast) and type 2 (Giver), but I personally identify most with 7. 

My Favorite class at YoBa: 

When I'm not teaching Barre... Signature because it brings the fire! 

What has YoBa Studio meant to you?

It was the first community I felt truly part of when I moved to Raleigh in 2019, and has only grown to mean even more since!