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	GuruGanesha Singh " Devotional music stalwart GuruGanesha handles the guitar with effortless grace, slipping easily between chordal rhythms and mellifluous leads..." - Alan di Perna, Yoga Journal, Rolling Stone, Guitar World "Music is the most meaningful outlet for my creative self and it is the most heartfelt expression of my essence as a human being." -GuruGanesha Click here for more about GuruGanesha Singh.
	Dr. Janine Lex Dr. Janine Lex earned her doctorate in Chiropractic in 1984. She earned her certification in acupuncture in the early nineties through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, University of Toronto Medical School. Her myofascial training through several teachers culminated in receiving Body Memory Recall (BMR) training which she has found to be the perfect complement to her practice. View Dr. Lex's curriculum vitae. For structural and pain syndromes the weaving of acupuncture, structural integration and good food advice have made her approach unique and much sought after by those who have not found relief elsewhere. Click here for more about Dr. Janine Lex.
	Amy Haysman, RYT, M.S. Ed, Anusara-Inspired Teacher Amy's yoga practice began in 1995 and soon revealed itself as the answer in her quest to feel better, experience life more fully and participate in making the world a happier place. Amy is the co-founder of Grounded:yoga.laughter.elevation. Her life's work and passion is grounding kids and teens. Noticing that the parents in their lives often need to be grounded too, she began teaching adult yoga classes in 2009. She holds a Masters Degree in Middle Grades Education, A 200 hour RYT certification, certifications in a variety of children's yoga programs, an affinity toward spending long weekends in yoga workshops and a commitment to earning Anusara Inspired teaching status in 2010. Amy has trained hundreds of yoga teachers from around the globe to teach yoga to kids and co-created the highly acclaimed Tools for Schools yoga program. Her two teenage boys help fill her heart with so much love and delight that she joyfully shares in Grounded classes and trainings all over Atlanta. Click here for more about Amy Haysman, RYT, M.S. Ed, Anusara-Inspired Teacher.
	Angela Graciani Angela Graciani is a BodyTalk practitioner, Radiant Child Yoga Teacher, and a Mom. Angela's background includes teaching and curriculum development for all age groups from children to adult. She has taught English as a Second Language(ESL) in Spain and Puerto Rico, as well as taught and developed curricula for Life Skills and Character Development. Currently she sees clients for BodyTalk and is co-developing a curriculum for children to strengthen their inner tools called Advancing the Avatar with Dana How, LPC. Whether teaching, coordinating classes, or assisting in coordinating and increasing communication in the body's systems, Angela feels her greatest gift is to be able to illumine with great love and to assist others in discovering their inherent abilities! Click here for more about Angela Graciani.
	Craig Hanauer Craig Hanauer is a New York State Certified Creative Arts Therapist, a Kripalu Certified Yoga Teacher, and a Yoga Alliance 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher. Committed to the health and empowerment of children, Craig has developed "Every Kid's Yoga", a unique and successful program for children with special needs that integrates the creative arts, yoga, and play. He specializes in training yoga teachers, special educators, occupational therapists and parents in this therapeutic and fun-filled approach to working with kids. Craig maintains faculty positions at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and The Parkside School, a non-public special education elementary school located on New York's Upper West Side, and is developing yoga-related products and materials for special educators and parents. Click here for more about Craig Hanauer.
	Kay T. Shoda, B.A., CMT NCBTMB Certified Continuing Education Provider with LaStone Therapy & Stone Medicine. Native American Healing Arts Workshops with White Bear Medicine Woman ***Spiritual & Creative Classes*** Click here for more about Kay T. Shoda, B.A., CMT.
	Sensei Andre Serrette Click here for more about Sensei Andre Serrette.
	A.R.E. Youth and Family Services The A.R.E. has occasional events for kids and family! This is a wonderful and spirit nurturing organization. Click here for more about A.R.E. Youth and Family Services.
	ACU Intern Click here for more about ACU Intern.
	Aileen Zeigler Click here for more about Aileen Zeigler.
	Alex Davidson Click here for more about Alex Davidson.
	Amanda Hamp, CHHC, eRYT Click here for more about Amanda Hamp, CHHC, eRYT.
	Amy Crocetti PTA, CMT Click here for more about Amy Crocetti PTA, CMT.
	Anabel Crawford Click here for more about Anabel Crawford.
	Anasha Stevens Click here for more about Anasha Stevens.
	Angela Phillips, E-RYT 500 Deeply committed to the essence of yoga, Angela has been inspired since she first read Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1976. Angela offers a multi-dimensional approach to her teaching based on years of study with some of the most influential yoga practitioners, including Donna Farhi, Eric Schiffman, Patricia Walden and Temple of Kriya Yoga. Her yoga teaching is enriched with certifications in Barratt Breath Work and Thai Yoga Therapy and she is a 500-hour Registered Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. Click here for more about Angela Phillips, E-RYT 500.
	Ann Richardson Click here for more about Ann Richardson.
	Atma Kaur Atma Kaur Khalsa (Biology, B.S.), has been enjoying teaching and practicing Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, since 1977. Atma Kaur is an IKYTA certified teacher (www.kundaliniyoga.com) and graduate of the Radiant Child Yoga Program Levels 1 & 2 (www.childrensyoga.com). She is a minister of Sikh Dharma (www.sikhdharma.org) and codirector of Guru Ram Das Ashram. Click here for more about Atma Kaur.
	Barbara Selkirk Click here for more about Barbara Selkirk.
	Beleza Percussion Group High energy, life celebrating, primal percussion drives the world beat percussion group Beleza. The music of Beleza springs from the primitive rhythms of places like West Africa, Brazil and Haiti. The group has been playing and singing in venues throughout Hampton Roads since 1999. Click here for more about Beleza Percussion Group.
	Belinda Ossip Click here for more about Belinda Ossip.
	Benjamin Smith, CMT Click here for more about Benjamin Smith, CMT.
	Bobby Clennell Bobby Clennell is a yoga teacher and long-time student of yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar (author of the classic book, Light on Yoga), and his children, Geeta and Prashant. Click here for more about Bobby Clennell.
	Bonnie Buckley Click here for more about Bonnie Buckley.
	Bonny Griffin, RYT 500 Bonny has been teaching yoga since 1997 and is a graduate of the 500 hour Kripalu Teacher Training from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lennox, MA. She is currently expanding her studies with Yoganand Michael Carroll and his Pranakriya Teacher Training. Bonny (being a Cancer) is family oriented and encourages taking yoga off the mat and into the home and family life. She loves teaching yoga to kids and teens, and her special interests are partner yoga, yoga nidra and meditation. She includes Angela Phillips, Christy Brock, Rodney Yee, Esther Myers, Angela Farmer, Sudhir Jonathan Foust, and Toa Porchon-Lynch as influential teachers in her life. Click here for more about Bonny Griffin, RYT 500.
	Brenda Levin Click here for more about Brenda Levin.
	Caitlin @ Bella Yoga Caitlin has practiced and studied yoga for the last nine years both in Virginia and California, in the Iyengar, Anusara, Vinyasa and Ashtanga Styles with an emphasis on meditation and mindfulness during the practice. She has studied at Peidmont Yoga Studio in Oakland, CA for the past four years with Rodney Yee and other wonderful teachers, Yoga Studio Mill Valley with Sarah Powers and Maritza, and San Francisco with John Friend. She teaches flow classes from beginner to advanced level blending the alignment and precision of the Iyengar tradition with the fun and heart centered focus of Anusara, maintaining a mindful and meditative attitude and an awareness of the breath. Click here for more about Caitlin @ Bella Yoga.
	Cara Fortey Click here for more about Cara Fortey.
	Carly Marks Click here for more about Carly Marks.
	Carylanne Carylanne is a seasoned Life & Wellness Coach, Energyworker, Esthetician, & Hypnotherapist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is known for her intuitive, peaceful nature which supports individuals to overcome obstacles, achieve their highest potential and live joyously from the heart. Her integrated approach supports others to confidently make healthy choices, create radiant health & prosperity, beauty inside and to live in harmony with their true self. Click here for more about Carylanne.
	Chelsea O'Halloran Click here for more about Chelsea O'Halloran.
	Cheryl Crawford, ERYT, B.S. Ed. Anusara-Inspired Teacher Cheryl Crawford, mother of triplets and Certified Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher, is the co-grounder of Grounded Yoga. She's been teaching her whole life. First to her stuffed animals and to her younger brother (when he sat still) and then in later years to the children of Atlanta in Fulton County Public Schools where she worked as an Elementary School Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator. Cheryl began her yoga journey soon after her three daughters were born, and as her practice evolved, it became clear to her that she had to blend and balance her new dedication to yoga with her lifelong passion for teaching. Cheryl's classes are fun yet powerful invitations to connect to your heart, your strength, and your vision. She is committed to sharing her experience of artfully finding the balance between serious alignment and playful expansion. She has learned from many great teachers who have taught her that Grounding is the key to Elevation. She is grateful for all the teachers who have grounded her, especially her parents, her husband, Marsha Wenig, John Friend, and Gina Minyard. Cheryl has been recognized by local, national and international media for her work in yoga education for children and teens, and was chosen to be the first Lululemon Ambassador in Atlanta. Cheryl listens to the wisdom of the children and teaches from her highest self. Click here for more about Cheryl Crawford, ERYT, B.S. Ed. Anusara-Inspired Teacher .
	Cheryl Mathews Click here for more about Cheryl Mathews.
	Christine Ristuccia Click here for more about Christine Ristuccia.
	Claudia McConathy Click here for more about Claudia McConathy.
	Claudia Ovalle Click here for more about Claudia Ovalle.
	Dagmar Rosen Click here for more about Dagmar Rosen.
	Dana How Ed.S., LPC Dana How Ed.S., LPC, is a licensed professional counselor who maintains a private practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dana has an Educational Specialist Degree in both School Psychology and Counseling. Dana completed a training program in Vibrational Healing through the Vibrational Gateways Institute in Kansas City, Kansas. She has extensive training in Vibrational Medicine, Energy Studies and Alternative Therapies. Dana has spent years combining spirituality, science, psychology, and her intuitive abilities to develop Trans-Consciousness Therapies which emphasize unique Alchemical Processes. Dana utilizes these transformational therapies in her private practice, seminars, workshops and professional trainings. Click here for more about Dana How Ed.S., LPC.
	Darby Beckham Click here for more about Darby Beckham.
	Debbie Harrell Debbie Harrell approaches her teaching with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and compassion. She is registered with Yoga Alliance as an Experienced Hatha Yoga Instructor, E-RYT 200. Her initial Yoga teacher training was in Ashtanga with Beryl Bender Birch at Omega. She is a graduate of the Universal-Movement yoga studio training program. Successfully completing Carol Krucoff and Kimberly Carsons therapeutic intensive Teaching Yoga to Seniors at Duke Integrative Medicine in Durham NC awarded her the titles Yoga for Seniors Instructor and Yoga for Seniors Therapist. She has studied Structural Yoga Therapy with Mukunda Stiles and recently attended the Relax and Renew(®) teacher training with Judith Lasater. Debbie resides in the Ocean View Area of Norfolk. Click here for more about Debbie Harrell.
	Delynda Woods Click here for more about Delynda Woods.
	Denice Beall Click here for more about Denice Beall.
	Deosil Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, Deosil has studied music since he was eight years old. Now, more than twenty years later he has begun a different path - the path of sound healing. He has spent the last five years composing both acoustic and electronic music and has been interested in meditational practices and healing through music. Fusing acoustic elements with electronic ambience makes for a very special sound in his music. While still looking for distribution, Dylan promotes his music through word of mouth and also uses the internet as a springboard for his success. He currently lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife, Sarah, and has read and studied earth based religions, vedic writings, Tibetan mysticism and the teachings of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama. He is currently working with several yoga instructors, massage therapists, and spiritual healers in the Hampton Roads area to promote his music and use it during their classes/sessions. Click here for more about Deosil.
	Devi 2000 Click here for more about Devi 2000.
	Dia Johnson Click here for more about Dia Johnson.
	Dr. Harold Kornylak, D.O., ACTE Practicing since 1983, Dr. Kornylak specializes in manual medicine and a wide variety of body-oriented psychotherapeutic approaches. Over the last 10 years, he has studied and taught Tantra with some of the premier teachers in the U.S. and abroad, including Charles and Carolyn Muir, Margot Anand, and Deborah Anapol. He brings a unique awareness of energy and capacity to bring groups of people into high states of ecstatic bliss. Click here for more about Dr. Harold Kornylak, D.O., ACTE.
	Elena Offering Hatha, Prenatal, Babies and Kids Yoga classes on the Peninsula. Click here for more about Elena.
	Elise Hasenstab Elise incorporates the Asanas (postures), Pranayamas (breath control) and some philosophical aspects of yoga into an alignment based Hatha Yoga class. She encourages a well-rounded yoga class through stability and mobility of the body. Using modifications of the postures to fit most any skill level, her classes are accessible to beginners as well as experienced practitioners of yoga Click here for more about Elise Hasenstab.
	Elizabeth "Beth" Reese, Ph.D., RYT, RCYT Elizabeth "Beth" Reese, Ph.D., RYT, RCYT, is the founder and CEO of Yogiños: Yoga for Youth®. Yogiños: Yoga for Youth® is an OHMazing™ interdisciplinary curriculum in English, Spanish, and Sanskrit. We weave together the 8 Limbs of yoga with original art, music, games, stories, and other sensory-integrated activities to promote flexibility, strength, balance, collaboration, civic and social responsibility, mindfulness, nutrition, and wellness both on and off the yoga mat. Click here for more about Elizabeth "Beth" Reese, Ph.D., RYT, RCYT.
	Elizabeth Kocan Elizabeth is the owner of Sunny Skies Yoga, which offers yoga classes and programs specifically designed for children. Elizabeth had practiced yoga for a number of years, but after becoming a mother, she discovered yoga in a entirely new light. She was inspired by the remarkable impact that yoga had in the lives of children. Her goal became to create a developmentally focused yoga program that encouraged children to discover yoga in a fun, creative, supportive environment. During her classes, Elizabeth strives to increase her students' self-awareness, focus, concentration, build their self-confidence, enhance their mind/body connection as well as encourage them to find balance in their lives. She teaches at a variety of locations including Oceanfront Yoga and school settings. Click here for more about Elizabeth Kocan.
	Emilie Van Cleave Click here for more about Emilie Van Cleave.
	Emma Ming Click here for more about Emma Ming.
	Erin Levin Click here for more about Erin Levin.
	Ginny DeCoster Click here for more about Ginny DeCoster.
	Grace Hetherington Click here for more about Grace Hetherington.
	Hanlee Laakmann Click here for more about Hanlee Laakmann.
	Heather Ambrosi Click here for more about Heather Ambrosi.
	Heather Wurtzel, RYT, CYKT Heather Wurtzel discovered the joys and benefits of yoga when she was pregnant with her first child in 2002. She found yoga to be a wonderful gift and continued to develop her practice after giving birth. During her second pregnancy, she began studying with Margaret Pierce and eventually began teaching pregnancy yoga at the Pierce Yoga Program. As a mother of two small children, Heather realized that yoga was becoming more and more important in her life as well as the lives of her children. When she found YogaKids, she knew it was the perfect way to join her passions, her kids and yoga. Heather became a Certified YogaKids Trainer in the spring of 2007 after completing a yearlong intensive study mastering the YogaKids curriculum. She believes that bringing yoga into the lives of children will help them develop strong bodies, inquisitive minds, loving hearts, and peaceful souls. She also believes that yoga can empower children to believe in themselves and know that they can make a difference in our world. In June of 2008, Heather completed the Classical Yoga Teacher Training program at Kashi Atlanta and is a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance. She continued her training in November 2009 with a certification in pre-natal yoga and training in Grounded. She lives in Avondale Estates, GA with her husband, Ethan, and her two YogaKids, Olle and Naomi. Click here for more about Heather Wurtzel, RYT, CYKT.
	Heidi Kaufman Click here for more about Heidi Kaufman.
	Holle Black Click here for more about Holle Black.
	Holly Reese Click here for more about Holly Reese.
	Iderah Roeck-Akarkarasu I am a certified vinyasa, prenatal and children and family yoga teacher. Studied restorative Yoga and Yoga for arthritis, am currently studying to be a breathe facilitator. I will continue to study, forever a student. I started practicing yoga about ten years ago and immediately felt the need to share it with everyone. I realized from my very first class that this thing called, "yoga" was going to change my entire world. I tried to force the teacher training in every way possible, but the Universe/God had other plans for me. I needed to make my own personal changes before I was ready to share my yoga experience with others. I began my teacher training with a huge amount of support from folks who love me. I learned that I couldn't do it on my own; it takes a village. I have also realized that I want to share the knowledge that I have received with as many people as I can. I want to help ease the pain of others. I want to help people remember how to breath and how to move and then, in turn, make life easier for themselves and the ones they love. Children can be just as stressed as adults. My job is also to make their little lives easier to manage through games, music and fun! Teaching them to breath through rough patches will help learn to better deal with life's challenges. Starting early is the best way to make life easier as we age. I am in love with Yoga and what it can do for us. Yoga for life! Click here for more about Iderah Roeck-Akarkarasu.
	Inderpal Kaur Kundalini Yoga is the Yoga of Awareness. It is a technology that uses breathwork, asana, meditation, and mantra to awaken the creative Kundalini Energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine. Awakening the Kundalini Energy raises your awareness and consciousness to help you develop the full potential of your Soul's Earth Journey. Everyone is Welcome ! Wahay Guru! Click here for more about Inderpal Kaur.
	Janet Miller Click here for more about Janet Miller.
	Janet Abel Owner/Instructor of La Yoga Loca, LLC In Janet's classes the flow of the postures is linked with the flow of the breath for just the right balance of work and relaxation. There are modifications for students of beginner, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels. Students feel energized and relaxed at the end of a session. Janet loves that yoga is so good for everyone on all levels - body, mind, and spirit. It is her constant goal to share her love of yoga and to bring others to love it too! Click here for more about Janet Abel Owner/Instructor of La Yoga Loca, LLC.
	Jenni Miller RYT, CYKT, M.Ed Jenni received her masters degree in special education in 2005 and is a special educator in the Atlanta area. She began her personal yoga journey in 2002. She found that yoga brought her a peace and joy that she hadn't previously experienced. She has studied Radiant Child Yoga with Shakta Kaur Khalsa and completed her training as a YogaKids Certified Facilitator and Trainer in July 2009 with Amy Haysman, Cheryl Crawford, and Marsha Wenig. Jenni began teaching yoga to her preschoolers with autism in 2008. She found that yoga calmed their anxiety and helped them find their focus. Jenni is a registered yoga teacher and completed her 200 hour hatha training with Mitchel Bleier in 2010. She completed her Grounded training in 2009 and has continued to use yoga in her classrooms while working with children with dyslexia, and her students often request "yoga" days. Jenni believes that yoga can bring children of all abilities a sense of belonging and joy. Click here for more about Jenni Miller RYT, CYKT, M.Ed.
	Jennifer Keller B.S, Ed., RYT, YKA Jennifer Keller has a degree in education with an extensive background in healing arts studying cultural art, yoga and dance around the globe in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. With 15 years experience as a classroom teacher and working at a residential psychiatric treatment center for children and adolescents, Jennifer is know for bringing her teachings alive with an intuitive blend of music, art, movement, nature's beauty, interconnection, spontaneous humor and joy. After becoming certified to teach yoga in 1998, her offerings have included beginning a children's yoga program at Kashi Atlanta, a service program that offers arts and crafts projects in local children's hospitals, an after-school dance club at Murphy Candler Elementary and a yoga club at Fernbank Elementary. She now teaches yoga at the Childrens Garden Preschool in Grant Park, YogaKids at Decatur Yoga, leads Yoga Trance Dance and Family Yoga workshops at Yoga Samadhi and also teaches yoga privately in her home studio. It is my heart's mission to create safe and fun learning environments for all ages to explore movement and experience the magic of their body's ability to heal, connect, and creatively express. Click here for more about Jennifer Keller B.S, Ed., RYT, YKA.
	Jessica Schlabach Click here for more about Jessica Schlabach.
	Jessica Whyte Click here for more about Jessica Whyte.
	Jodi Komitor Click here for more about Jodi Komitor.
	John Shaw John is a Reiki Master, who emphasizes being at one with nature. He has also studied crystal healing, dream-work, vision quests out in nature, wildlife photography and is currently undergoing Shamanic training. Click here for more about John Shaw.
	Jonathan A. Tripodi, BA, BS, CMT Jonathan A. Tripodi is a pioneer in the field of mind-body therapy and the founder of the Body Memory Recall or BMR approach. For over 15 years, he has explored Body Memory and its relationship to chronic pain, stress, illness and behavior. His BMR approach of therapeutic bodywork supports the body's innate ability to recall, release and integrate stored energy in the body from past experiences. Click here for more about Jonathan A. Tripodi, BA, BS, CMT.
	Jordan Schuster Click here for more about Jordan Schuster.
	Jules Febre Jules decided it was time to give back to the neighborhood he grew up in and started Hip Hop Asana with two other Jivamukti Yoga teachers. Combining hip hop music and his street smarts, he teaches classes geared toward those interested in the hip hop culture and yoga; especially those who cannot always afford to pay for classes. So far, Hip Hop Asana has been taught by Jules in New York City in Homeless Shelters, High Schools and Recreational Centers for inner city youth. Teaching yoga is Jules' passion. He is grateful to his teachers, Sharonji, Davidji & Yogeswari for igniting his devotion to the Jivamukti Yoga practice and inspire countless students. Click here for more about Jules Febre.
	Julie Daniel teach yoga classes for children, teens and families. Also lead teacher training classes for adults wanting to integrate yoga into their various school curricula Click here for more about Julie Daniel.
	Julie Kirkpatrick Julie, sister to David Life, co-founder of Jivamukti Yoga and beloved mother to Jules Febre has been a student of Jivamukti Yoga since its inception, about 23 years ago. Under close and patient guidance by the founders of Jivamukti Yoga, David Life and Sharon Gannon, Julie completed Jivamukti Teacher Training in 2003, apprenticed with Certified Jivamukti Teacher Natalie Ullman, and became Advanced Certified in 2005. Julie enthusiastically shares a deep understanding of the Jivamukti method, a method which at its core leads us to become liberated while being alive. Click here for more about Julie Kirkpatrick.
	Julie Mckinley Click here for more about Julie Mckinley.
	Karen Collins Click here for more about Karen Collins.
	Katherine Baird Click here for more about Katherine Baird.
	Kathleen Kelley Click here for more about Kathleen Kelley.
	Kathryn Wright Click here for more about Kathryn Wright.
	Katie Bashor Click here for more about Katie Bashor.
	Katie Lang Click here for more about Katie Lang.
	Kelley Sue Hardin Kelley Sue is a mother of two beautiful children and two spunky pups, a wife, an Art Educator, a photographer, and a teacher of Grounded Yoga. Kelley Sue finds joy in spending time with her family, friends and pups, and enjoys traveling, visiting local art museums, photography, reading, cooking, yoga, the great outdoors, dark chocolate, strong coffee, and blogging. Click here for more about Kelley Sue Hardin.
	Kelli Love, RYT, M.ED, Decatur Yoga and Pilates Yoga Club, The Museum School of Avondale Estates BodyVision Yoga and Pilates Click here for more about Kelli Love, RYT, M.ED, .
	Kim Austin-Peterman, CMT RYT 500 Kim Austin Peterman CMT, RYT 500 Kim is the co-owner and co-creator of The Space Above Yoga Center. Kim not only appreciates the daily reminders yoga brings to who she is, but also considers the incredible influence it brings to her family. Raising her two children, daughter Josie and son Hobie, with the principles and understanding of Sankhya philosophy, Yoga and Ayurveda is how she consistently contributes back into the world. It is her goal to forward deeply her personal devotion to yoga, and equally important for her to share, on any level, the gift of yoga with others. Kim believes that by planting even the smallest of seeds to even the smallest of insights, is giving back on a Universal level. Until there are more people living a balanced, happy life then there are NOT, Kim believes there is work for her to be done. Click here for more about Kim Austin-Peterman, CMT RYT 500.
	Kirk Stevens Click here for more about Kirk Stevens.
	Kristin Klein Yoga found Kristin Klein in a rainforest down in in Costa Rica and she has been practicing ever since. With the encouragement of her teachers, Connie Weisberg and Melanie Mochel, she completed the 200 hour teacher training at Oceanfront Yoga. She brings compassion, enthusiasm, and a lighthearted nature to her teaching. Her wish is to help people find their ability to heal and empower themselves through yoga. Kristin is also a state and nationally certified massage therapist, haven taken her 600 hour training at Hawaii Healing Arts College in Kailua, Oahu. Her modalities include swedish, Lomi-Lomi, prenatal, oncology, hot stone, deep tissue, and joint release techniques. Kristin is grateful to be able to help others discover their innate ability to heal. Click here for more about Kristin Klein.
	Kristy DiGeronimo Click here for more about Kristy DiGeronimo.
	Kymberly Cross Click here for more about Kymberly Cross.
	Lara Kain Lara Kain, PA-C, Breathwork Facilitator, has been working in the medical field for 15 years. As a Psychiatric Physician Assistant she has a deep understanding of the intricacies of mental health, and the importance holistic approach to health and well being. As a Breathwork facilitator she has a special interest in integrating eastern and western modalities to help clients overcome anxiety, depression and addictions. Click here for more about Lara Kain.
	Laura Fried Click here for more about Laura Fried.
	Leah Kalish, MA Leah Kalish, MA, is an educator, yoga teacher, and national speaker / trainer for health and empowerment through yoga and creative play. She is the creator of Yoga Playgrounds and the former Program Director for Yoga Ed. She is co-creator of all Yoga Ed. curricula, products and trainings as well as the Yoga Pretzel and Planet Decks by Barefoot Books, the Yoga Kit for Kids by Imaginazium, and the Yoga Fitness for Kids videos by Gaiam. Click here for more about Leah Kalish, MA.
	Leah Zahner I teach Light Body Activation and Ascension Tantra in Los Angeles and am interested in the Evolution of all aspects of the human experience to create the New Unity Paradigm on Earth. I am primarily interested in faciliting Soul Embodiment and Healing through Somantic and Ecstatic Practices. Click here for more about Leah Zahner.
	Leigh Crowder Click here for more about Leigh Crowder.
	Leslie Muscarella, CYKT, MEd Click here for more about Leslie Muscarella, CYKT, MEd.
	Linda Tingle The Body Energy Institute in Virginia Beach is a health and spiritual resource center that is dedicated to the study and application of health and spiritual oriented applications. Yoga, Bodywork, and Breathwork are the primary modalities that are offered. Our curriculum has practical training in addressing the body as a whole. Courses offered range from personal to professional skills. Certifications and continuing education are also a part of our programs. We are approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as a continuing education approved provider. Click here for more about Linda Tingle.
	Lisa Branstetter Click here for more about Lisa Branstetter.
	Lisa Rapp Click here for more about Lisa Rapp.
	Liz Rooda Click here for more about Liz Rooda.
	Lorraine Stobbe Goldbloom Click here for more about Lorraine Stobbe Goldbloom.
	Louise Rymer Louise has been studying yoga for five years. Having scoliosis and back problems for years, she searched for a safe way to stay in shape. After watching Oprah talk about her experiences with yoga, Louise decided to give it a try. Since that time she has been a faithful follower of the practice. Over time it became more than a exercise program. Yoga became a way of life. Being an Italian Catholic, it seemed to fit in with her faith like a glove. Louise has been a Physical Education teacher with the Virginia Beach schools and is working with Virginia Beach public schools to integrate yoga into the physical education curriculum. She has a love for children that is very evident when you meet her. She is a mother of 3 grown children, a proud native of New York and a die hard Yankee fan. She hopes to share her love of yoga with her "kids". Louise is graduated from My Yoga Spirit's teacher training program in 2006 and is now a registered yoga teacher. Click here for more about Louise Rymer.
	Marc Platters Click here for more about Marc Platters.
	Marcus Walther Pathways To Health Marcus offers Transformational Bodywork sessions which facilitate the natural state of health and balance through healing modalities, education, and other nature processes, in accordance with your intentions. Call today! Specialties: Craniosacral Therapy - Biodynamic model Intuitive Massage Cayce/Reilly Massage Reflexology Energy work Flower Essences Click here for more about Marcus Walther.
	Margaret Maurice In addition to being a full time music teacher at SMES, Mags LOVES yoga! As a music educator, she found it natural to fuse vocal warm ups with postures to open and relax both mind and body, helping students become grounded and gain confidence. Blending yoga and music while teaching kids is a fun and healthy fusion of her passions! Mags has completed the 24-hour Grounded Teacher Training and is currently working toward her Grounded Certification through the “Stay Grounded Online Mentoring Program.” Click here for more about Margaret Maurice.
	Margaret Sousa Click here for more about Margaret Sousa.
	Maria Miglioretti Click here for more about Maria Miglioretti.
	Marsha Wenig Click here for more about Marsha Wenig.
	Martine Strohmeyer Martine Strohmeyer, MFA is an award winning working and teaching artist. She is a former Instructor for the Governor's School for the Arts of Virginia and the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia. Martine regularly teaches and exhibits her work in Universities, Art Centers and Museums throughout the Eastern United States. She is a popular visiting artist and she has judged and /or curated over 100 exhibitions. In 2004, the National Foundation of the Arts recognized her as a Distinguished Teacher in the Arts for Advancement in the Arts in Washington, D.C. As the recipient of many grants and fellowships, she travels the world as a student and an art instructor. Her artwork is in many private and public art collections. Click here for more about Martine Strohmeyer.
	Mary Morse RYT 200 Mary teaches Hatha Yoga classes, focusing on alignment, to improve strength and flexibility in the body and mind helping to maintain youthfulness, healthfulness and vitality. Mary is a certified Yoga instructor from the Temple of Kriya Yoga and a certified Yoga Alliance Instructor, RYT 200. She has been practicing Yoga for 10 years and continues her education regularly to grow in her own practice and to share her knowledge with others who are seeking balance physically and mentally in their daily lives. Click here for more about Mary Morse RYT 200.
	Mary Stoops Click here for more about Mary Stoops.
	Meghan Nicole Parker Click here for more about Meghan Nicole Parker.
	Meghan Stufflebeem Click here for more about Meghan Stufflebeem.
	Melanie Kordis Click here for more about Melanie Kordis.
	Melanie Mochel Melanie Mochel and her husband moved from northern Wisconsin in 1997. Preferring the warmer weather of the beach, they settled here to raise their two daughters. In 1998, Melanie began her yoga journey and quickly became a yoga aficionado. Encouraged by her teacher, Christy Brock, she began earning her certification in "Raja" (Zen) from The International Yoga Institute in 2001. As a senior instructor of Raja, she continues to learn other styles of yoga through workshops and self study. Although Melanie is a very accomplished teacher of all levels and many styles, she is most known for her gentle approach to yoga. Helping others discover their path in yoga is what gives her the greatest joy as a teacher. Click here for more about Melanie Mochel.
	Melissa Smith, RYT Melissa started practicing yoga 13 years ago to help heal sports injuries, and to increase her focus and concentration. In 2002, she traveled to Hawaii for a vacation and ended up trying Bikram Hot Yoga for the first time. She fell in love with it. Returning to Virginia Beach, she realized that her true desire was to teach Bikram Yoga, but had no means of making that happen. As fate works out, Melissa won a sweepstakes from Coca Cola, which was being held at a local surf shop. The prize money was the exact amount of the cost of Bikram's Yoga College of India Teacher Training Program, and, yes, Melissa definitely believes in miracles. After two physically and mentally exhausting months in Los Angeles, she finished Bikram's 500 hour certification program. Melissa has completed her associates degree in Dietetics and Nutrition, and, with the help of her yoga practice, incorporates this knowledge to achieve a healthy lifestyle. In June of 2004, Melissa received her Level II Vinyasa Training certification from Jimmy Barkan. She has assisted Jimmy at Kripalu and has trained and done workshops with Bikram Choudry, Baron Baptiste, Paul Grilley, Shiva Rea, Christy Brock, Annie Pace and others. Melissa has also done workshops with Sean Corne, practicing medical intuition techniques and healing through energy centers (chakras). She finds liberation through studying all styles of yoga and incorporates this sense of freedom into her teaching. Click here for more about Melissa Smith, RYT.
	Meredith Paterson MA, RYT, RCYT Meredith Paterson, MA, RYT, RCYT, is the Director of Yoga Trainings for Yogiños: Yoga for Youth®. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher and a Registered Children's Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher trainings with Christina Sell in Austin, TX. She has an MA in English and is a writer, editor, and educator with a passion for exploring the connections among language, yoga, movement, and art. Click here for more about Meredith Paterson MA, RYT, RCYT.
	Meredith Weiss Click here for more about Meredith Weiss.
	Michelle Aventajado Click here for more about Michelle Aventajado.
	Mollie Robertson Mollie is a certified yoga instructor and a 200 hour registered teacher with Yoga Alliance. Mollie feels blessed to have the experience of studying with many teachers including Beryl Bender Birch, John Friend, Tao Porchon-Lynch, Judith Hanson Lasater, Sri Dharma Mittra, and others through workshops, training, and classes. She received certification in the instruction of prenatal yoga through Asheville Yoga Center with Stephanie Keach, RYA and teen yoga through Yoga 4 Teens with Christy Brock, Yoga Minded. Mollie has taught in the community since Fall of 2003, and currently enjoys teaching an introductory course at Tidewater Community College. She teaches prenatal yoga locally as well. An emphasis on being in the present moment, connecting breath with body and mind while having a little fun too is the cornerstone of her instructions. Click here for more about Mollie Robertson.
	Moses Jas Jeet Singh Moses also know as Michael Kup is a perpetual seeker of truth, enlightenment and sharer of love. He is a down to earth spiritual lighthouse whose main inspiration is drawn from the infinite well of divine love. Moses is know to be straightforward while creating a safe, loving space to awaken to your full potential. After his Studies at San Diego State University he continued his life studies traveling the globe. He then returned to his hometown of Chicago where he started Live Hard, a philosophy-based clothing company that received national recognition for its innovative marketing and product placement strategies. He has Authored a book entitledLive Hard Because You Can and has appeared on numerous radio and tv news programs. Seeking simplicity in his life, Moses moved to Miami in 2000 Studying with the Late Master Alec Rubin for many years Moses began to develop his unique style of Organic Awareness Yoga. Moses has a degree in Thai Massage from International Training Massage, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Moses is also the Founder of Iloveyoga.com and in addition to his responsibilities with I Love Yoga including overseeing manufacturing, design and product development, he teaches at his studio headquarters in N Miami and continues to travel the globe teaching workshops, yoga conferences and retreats. Moses answers the question, "How do you love yoga?" this way: "It enables me to nurture the divine light within so that I am able to help others tend to the divine light within each of them." Click here for more about Moses Jas Jeet Singh.
	Natalie Leach RYT, CYKT Natalie Leach RYT, CYKT began her yoga practice in 2000. In February 2005 she earned her teacher training through Peachtree Yoga Center . She continues to deepen her practice through classes, workshops, meditation, and spiritual study. Natalie has studied with nationally recognized teachers Doug Keller, Tias Little, Desiree Rumbaugh, Amy Weintraub and YogaKids founder Marsha Wenig. In addition to her 200 hour Yoga Alliance certification, Natalie has completed the YogaKids 310 hour certification. Natalie is a Certified Yoga Kids Teacher and Trainer. Natalie has recently completed the Anusara Immersion with Gina Minyard Click here for more about Natalie Leach RYT, CYKT.
	Ngoc Xuan Nguyen (Master Adam) Ngoc Xuan Nguyen, known as Master Adam, is a descendent of Quang Trung Nguyen Hue, 18th century Vietnamese King and Yoga Master. For centuries, the Nguyen clan has practiced Raja, or Royal Yoga, passing it down from generation to generation. Click here for more about Ngoc Xuan Nguyen (Master Adam).
	Nicole Jurovics - RYT A certified adult yoga teacher since 2004, Nicole realized her passion for childrens yoga while mimicking her own almost 3-year old yogini, Shaina. Recently completing the Yoga Kids Foundations Training, Nicole is eager to convey yoga in its many forms to children and their families. Utilizing traditional yoga poses, music, art, reading and dance, children will learn body awareness, self-confidence, and breath control in a fun, creative environment. Giving your child room to explore his or her imagination and physical ability, Nicoles classes include plenty of animal noises, magic-carpet rides, laughter, and learning! Click here for more about Nicole Jurovics - RYT.
	Octavia Raheem Click here for more about Octavia Raheem.
	Pack 626 Click here for more about Pack 626.
	Rebecca Eldridge Rebecca trained in past life regression through The Weiss Institute (Brian Weiss, MD), having personally been regressed by Dr. Weiss. Her training in mindfulness meditation is through Shambhala and The Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society (Jon Kabat-Zinn). She also practices as a Reiki Master and a professional face reader. Rebecca holds a BA in Education, an MA in Literature, an MFA in Creative Writing, and is a graduate of The Monroe Institute. Click here for more about Rebecca Eldridge.
	Rev. Debbie Pierro, CMT, Reiki Master, Intuitive The ultimate goal for us all is to live in peace with all that is, all that ever was and all that ever will be. So coming to terms with the past, present and future can happen only when we balance the body, the mind and the spirit. This is the harmony that every Higher Self seeks. Take the challenge! Everyone deserves to feel even better! Let your best you be. Live your Greatest of Days! Start today. With Love and Appreciation, Sharing a WELLTH of experience. 757-306-4114 Click here for more about Rev. Debbie Pierro, CMT, Reiki Master, Intuitive.
	Rev. Dorene Lake, M. Div. Rev. Dorene Lake, M. Div, is an ordained Metaphysical Minister with over 20 year's experience in spiritual counseling and personal empowerment. She is the co-founder of Unity in the World Ministries and a founding member of the Many in the One musical community outreach program. She has extensive experience in interfaith practices and ceremonies, which she utilizes in her private sessions and workshops. Click here for more about Rev. Dorene Lake, M. Div..
	Rita Marlier Rita Marlier has exhibited her figure sculpture extensively in Hampton Roads for the last 35 years. She has an MFA in Sculpture from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh where she taught at Carlow College before coming to Norfolk. Locally she taught figure drawing and figure sculpture at the Norfolk Museum Art School and later at Old Dominion University from 1980 to 1995. Click here for more about Rita Marlier.
	Robert Wilson, CMT Nationally Certified Massage Therapist ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Cross Fit Level 2 Trainer Rob Wilson is a 2002 graduate of the Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy in Virginia Beach, VA. Additional training includes Cranio Sacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute and John F. Barnes Myofascial Release. As a member of the Global Healing Therapies team since October 2007, Rob further advances the field of mind/body therapy alongside Dr. Janine Lex and Jonathan Tripodi. Click here for more about Robert Wilson, CMT.
	Rorie Kerns Click here for more about Rorie Kerns.
	Rosie Taylor Rosie Taylor has been a student of Iyengar Yoga since 1978 and a teacher in that tradition since 1991. She is registered with the National Yoga Alliance as a E-RYT 500-hour instructor. Her primary teacher is Kofi Busia, a nationally recognized senior teacher in the Iyengar tradition. Rosie has been teaching in Williamsburg since 1991 including the College of William and Mary Kinesiology Dept and the Anahata Yoga Center.She has directed teaching training programs and currently teaches in Virginia Beach and Williamsburg yoga studios. As an experienced teacher she conducts workshops, intensives,introductory as well as advanced classes. Rosie is a certified massage therapist who is available for private sessions in massage, John Barnes Myofascial release and Yoga. She has developed private sessions in a unique way that combines yoga and myofascial release for an unwinding experience that helps the student deepen their practice. Click here for more about Rosie Taylor.
	Sandra Hennet E-RYT200 Click here for more about Sandra Hennet.
	Sedef Dion, Executive Director of All Things Kundalini Sedef's Private Yoga Therapy business, Pranic Bodies, offers individuals a strategically designed yoga practice to meet your immediate and long term body, mind, and spiritual goals. Click here for more about Sedef Dion, Executive Director of All Things Kundalini.
	Sherry Spencer, RYT, BA, P.R. Click here for more about Sherry Spencer, RYT, BA, P.R..
	Shirley Callis, ACE, RYT200 Shirley Callis is a certified Raja Yoga instructor (RYT200) and an American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified personal trainer. He began teaching multiple level yoga classes in Virginia Beach,Virginia. He now resides with his wife, Courtney Carpenter, in Columbia, Maryland. He also available for individual (private), group or corporate fitness or yoga instruction, including equipment orientations for private fitness facilities. Shirley Callis began his yoga practice in 1999. He is a certified Raja Yoga instructor (RYT200) and an American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified personal trainer. He has taught multiple level yoga classes for the past two years at the International Yoga Institute and Wareings Gym in Virginia Beach, Virginia. From 2003-2008, he has trained exclusively at the International Yoga Institute with Yoga Master Ngoc Xuan Nguyen, known as Master Adam, whose practice spans more than 50 years. Please see our locations page for a link to Master Adam's website. Click here for more about Shirley Callis, ACE, RYT200.
	Shivantar Kaur (Alessandra Flanagan) Click here for more about Shivantar Kaur (Alessandra Flanagan).
	Snatam Kaur Click here for more about Snatam Kaur.
	Stacy Gervon Click here for more about Stacy Gervon.
	Stephanie Clement Click here for more about Stephanie Clement.
	Stephany Fair, CYKT, Grounded Program Secretary (GPS) Director of all things material - worldwide shipping division Click here for more about Stephany Fair, CYKT, Grounded Program Secretary (GPS).
	Tami Schneider Click here for more about Tami Schneider.
	Tao Porchon Lynch Click here for more about Tao Porchon Lynch.
	Teacher James O'Connor, Head of Art Department, VBFS Click here for more about Teacher James O'Connor, Head of Art Department, VBFS.
	Teacher Lauren Broccoletti Director of Admissions and Events Click here for more about Teacher Lauren Broccoletti.
	The Heritage Center Staff Click here for more about The Heritage Center Staff.
	Tiffany Carr Rieveschl Click here for more about Tiffany Carr Rieveschl.
	Tiffany Morgan Click here for more about Tiffany Morgan.
	Traci Kinerk Traci has been teaching Yoga for 2 years now and it has changed her life. She has been a massage therapist for almost 5 years and when she found yoga 3 years ago, she new she needed to become a Registered Yoga Teacher so that she could share the amazing healing power of Yoga with her Massage clients. Hot Yoga is her passion, but she truly loves all forms of Yoga. Click here for more about Traci Kinerk.
	Tracy Bryson Carpenter, RCYP2, BMR1 Tracy enjoys teaching others how to attain joy by discovering who they are, and moving into a space where their outward expressions support where they are going. Outward expressions include your work, your service, and everything that you say, do, and create. Tracy enjoys reading about psychology and spirituality, building dynamic websites (like this one!), and doing all sorts of things with her son and daughter, CJ and Emma. Click here for more about Tracy Bryson Carpenter, RCYP2, BMR1.
	Triné, Owner/Founder of Reiki Wellness & Meditation Center Triné Koehn is appreciated for her unique ability to simplify the necessary action needed to facilitate change and movement in one's life. Thus giving individuals easy to use tools in their everyday life that continue to support and manifest the changes desired. Triné has been a teacher of mental and spiritual empowerment for over 20 years. She is sure to instigate new thinking and new feeling of your world. Triné is founder and owner of theCenter, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. View our calendar of events, workshops and services offered at www.theCenterVA.com. Triné is also available for personal and group training, business and client development, as well as individual growth sessions. Call 757.491.6500 with questions or to schedule an appointment with Triné. Click here for more about Triné, Owner/Founder of Reiki Wellness & Meditation Center.
	Unity in Chicago Click here for more about Unity in Chicago.
	Virginia Beach Friends School Faculty Click here for more about Virginia Beach Friends School Faculty.
	Wynne Paris Wynne is a dear friend of My Yoga Spirit and spends his time offering the spiritual invocations through Bhakti Yoga to all through his Kirtan and teachings. He’s been featured at the Jivamukti Yoga School, NYC and has visited here with Dave Stringer and every year at Yogaville with Krishna Das. Jai Ma!! Click here for more about Wynne Paris.