Our Mission
Yoga for All.
Healing for the Community.
​Bumble Bee Yoga Community (BBYC) operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to mental wellness and suicide prevention.
When you join a class at our public studio, your practice directly fuels our mission: to provide free, trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness outreach to children and adults struggling with mental health challenges in the Ft. Worth area.
Meet Our Founder:
Dr. Lori Atkins-Williamson
​A Physician's Calling
In 2018, Dr. Lori observed a distressing trend: the rising rates of depression and suicide, particularly among her professional peers and in the youth of our community. Knowing that yoga profoundly nurtures the mind, body, and soul, she was propelled into action.
Her vision was to leverage the healing power of trauma-informed yoga and meditation as a direct tool for mental wellness and suicide prevention.
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From Practice to Community
For four years, Dr. Lori personally led specialized training, workshops, and classes. This hands-on work culminated in the activation of BBYC as an entire non-profit organization, extending our reach across the Fort Worth community—including hospital systems and schools.
With the opening of our first brick-and-mortar studio in early 2023, BBYC created a safe, physical space for all to experience the life-giving benefits of this practice. This public studio directly supports our core mission: providing specialized outreach and yoga programming for vulnerable children and young adults.
Dr. Lori's vision is backed by an incredible Executive Board and dedicated Teaching Team. Together, they share the urgency of delivering these vital tools to empower our youth to turn suffering into power.
Dr. Lori Atkins-Williamson is a physician, a devoted mother of two, and the visionary founder of the Bumble Bee Yoga Community (BBYC). She brings a unique blend of medical expertise and deep knowledge of mind-body healing to our mission.
Our Board
Get to know the dedicated board members of Bumble Bee Yoga Community, a non-profit studio committed to serving the community through yoga. Each member brings unique expertise and passion to our studio.
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Lori Atkins Williamson, President
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MD, Creator of BBYC,
Physician at Fenom Women's Care,
(500 RYT)
Kate Murphy
Board Member
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Founder & Owner of Nanda Yoga, Fort Worth’s Kids Yoga Community
Brooke Scogin
Board Member
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Founder of Breath Body Behavior
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Lauren Sartore-Lewkowicz
Board Member
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M.Ed, Board Certified Behaviorist (BCBA), Credentialed Education Specialist (ESC), Experienced Yoga Teacher (E-RYT)
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Lyndsay Newell
Board Member
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Local Attorney
SAY HELLO TO
THE BBYC TEAM
At Bumblebee Yoga Community, our teaching team is composed of compassionate, trauma-informed instructors who bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to every class. Each teacher holds a minimum of a 200-hour yoga teaching certification and continues to expand their knowledge as lifelong students of the practice. Offering a variety of classes tailored to diverse needs, our instructors are deeply committed to creating connection with each of every person that walks through the door, their own personal growth, and developing a sense of community on and off the mat. Here at Bumble Bee Yoga, you'll find a supportive space to explore, grow, and thrive with our experienced and passionate team.
BBYC Teachers
BBYC Leadership
Arielle Craddock
Yoga Director
As Yoga Director at BBYC, she weaves together the creative and operational life of the studio, shaping everything from teacher leadership, studio support, and training to programming, communications, and the systems that directly inform the depth, accessibility, and consistency of the classes offered. With over a decade of experience as a 500-hour E-RYT and YACEP, her trauma-informed, heart-led approach centers care, collaboration, and meaningful impact.
Alli Carpenter
Development Director
Alli has been a teacher and student at BBYC since day one and joined the Leadership team in Spring 2025. Driven by her passion for small business and community development, she serves as Development Director, overseeing event coordination, fundraising, and business partnerships while supporting both in-studio and outreach initiatives. Through her leadership in fundraising and collaboration with like-minded local businesses, Alli helps advance BBYC’s mission to provide accessible yoga and mindfulness to those who need it most.
Cecilia Navarro
Marketing and Content Coordinator
Cecilia serves as the Marketing Manager at Bumble Bee Yoga Community, bringing heart, creativity, and supports community engagement through intentional storytelling of the studio and event promotions. Through social media, email marketing, and community events, she helps share BBYC’s offerings in a way that feels approachable, inclusive, and aligned with the studio’s values of making yoga accessible and making people feel connected, informed, and welcomed