Michelle Madden Smith, eRYT-200
Director + Yoga Instructor
What began more than ten years ago as a merely physical yoga practice evolved rather quickly into something much deeper – a soothing of the spirit she hadn't anticipated.
Anne Howard-Follenbach, eRYT-500
Yoga Instructor + Studio Manager + Director of Yoga Teacher Training Program
Anne has been practicing Yoga for more than 12 years. She began her journey in France...
Joy Anandi Bressette, eRYT-500
Yoga Instructor
Joy began taking yoga classes in 1992 on the advice of her physician to strengthen her lower back after a scuba diving injury. Not only does her back no longer "go out", but she also discovered that yoga can be an inward journey to inner peace
Matthew Alessi, RYT-200
Yoga Instructor
Having been a dancer and actor, Matthew brings an interesting perspective to yoga. Bringing humility, humor, honesty, and a nurturing light-heartedness to class, his students leave with a sense of being empowered, calm, and joyful.
Julia Daniel, eRYT-200
T'ai Chi + Yoga Instructor
Julia is an eastern North Carolina native with an early background in ballet and martial arts. Each of her classes ends with a beautiful meditation which combines inspirational messages through yoga nidra and a not-to-be-missed soothing massage.
Dr. Jim Layton
Meditation Instructor
Jim has practiced meditation for over 30 years. He has participated in trainings and retreats under many different teachers: notably Sharon Salzberg, Tara Brach, Christina Feldman and others in the Theraveda tradition as well as Tsoknyi Rinpoche in the Tibetan method.
Kara Consolvo, eRYT-200
Yoga Instructor
When Kara discovered yoga during one leisurely summer vacation, she fell deeply in love with this ancient science. After developing a strong personal practice, she felt an undeniable calling to follow in the footsteps of her inspirational teachers.
Roger Jarrell, RYT-200
Yoga Instructor
Roger first became introduced to Yoga in 2002 when a friend suggested it might help a painful hip. Sporadic at first, his practice began to deepen and he quickly became hooked, first on the physical transformation, followed by the mental benefits that came with regular practice.
Kerry Sanders, RYT-200
Pilates + Yoga Instructor
Kerry believes core strength is the base of all fitness. She teaches all levels Pilates and Yoga and loves to challenge her students by taking them a little further then they would push themselves alone with a keen attention to detail towards form.
Ticia Valentine, eRYT-200
Yoga Instructor
As a yoga teacher, Ticia remains grounded and real. She shies away from flowery language and quoting from the Yoga Sutras, and remains student centered with a good helping of humor and compassion. Ticia has plans for more teacher training in 2013.
Marty Slayton
Yoga Instructor
Bio coming soon!
