Abbey Brewer, E-RYT (200), RYT(500), PRYT, NCTMB, CPI, CNMT, CR, CPP has been a certified yoga instructor since 1998. She is an experienced dance instructor, and has formed the performance group, "Anjali", integrating the art of dance with yoga. Her knowledge in musculoskeletal anatomy and human kinetics is prevalent in all of her classes. She teaches anatomy and physiology,  is an accredited neuromuscular therapy and rehabilitation educator, and maintains a full Pilates apparatus training practice. Her yoga classes combine all of her knowledge with classical yoga techniques including: pranayama, vinyasa, meditation, inversion, balance, and most of all her immense love of yoga! All levels -Intermediate/Advanced.

Abbey is a certified prenatal yoga instructor.  She has experience as a doula, is a certified prenatal massage therapist, and is the co-creator of "Womb Wellness", a comprehensive prenatal massage certification program. She practiced prenatal yoga throughout her  own pregnancy and knows first hand how yoga helps achieve a healthy pregnancy. Her prenatal yoga class incorporates relaxation, hip openers, strengthening, and pranayama with an emphasis on safety. Email Abbey at embraceyoga@msn.com.

Wanda DeVaughn, LCSW, E-RYT (500), is a psychotherapist who discovered the amazing benefits of yoga and became certified in Integrative Yoga Therapy in 1997, and later travelled to India to complete her 500 hour certification through the Himalayan Institute. Her classes begin and end with mindfulness or mantra meditation, and include instruction on yogic breathing, asanas, and relaxation. Teaching mindful yoga, she invites non-judgmental awareness on all levels – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Her classes are generally a flow of postures, sometimes holding a pose for several breaths to explore the nuances within. She emphasizes listening to your own body, and honoring what is right for you in each moment. Her classes are gentle, but you will increase strength, tone, flexibility, focus. You will reduce the effects of stress while deepening your connection with inner wisdom and serenity. Beginning and continuing students are welcome. She enjoys incorporating the rejuvenating effects of Yin yoga and Restorative yoga into classes at times. Email Wanda at yogawan@mindspring.com.

Becky "Jyoti" Huff, RYT (500) earned her 200-hour Yoga Alliance-approved Yoga Teacher Training & Certification through Peachtree Yoga Center and her 500-hour Yoga Alliance Advanced Studies Teacher Training Certification through Asheville Yoga Center in Asheville, NC. She is thrilled to be sharing the healing, transformative effects of yoga at Marietta Yoga.  Classes are taught in a flowing Vinyasa style, interlinking poses through a series of movements along with held postures to build strength and balance.  Becky's classes focus on a three pronged approach to healing the mind, body, and spirit through a combination of asana, pranayama and meditation, with an emphasis on instruction and attention to detail. Becky's collection of 5-minute, imagery-guided meditations, Moonbeams & Fireflies, was published summer 2010. Her Thursday class, beginning in 2012, includes a creative use of balls, dowels and weights which adds to the experience of yoga by releasing tension, moving more deeply into stretches, and increasing strength in key muscles. Becky teaches All Levels, Beginner - Intermediate.

Vicki Knight, M. S. Ed., E-RYT (200), is a former educator and counselor. Through yoga Vicki found relief of pain from scoliosis and arthritis, and even the emotional pain of divorce. Wanting to share this miracle with others, she earned her 200 hour teacher training through Peachtree Yoga Center in 2003. Vicki teaches Vinyasa Flow yoga in which each movement is synchronized with the breath and each pose flows freely into the next. She combines the principles of Iyengar (alignment), Anusara (flowing with grace), and Ashtanga (dynamic) to build strength, flexibility, stamina, and balance. Vicki’s classes are fun and you will also gain a better understanding of your body. She teaches all levels from beginners to intermediate and advanced. Email Vicki at vsknightnga@aol.com.

Jim and Beth Beasley
Chi Kung/ Tai Chi These simple easy to learn tai chi movements can be done in as little as five minutes. Clinically proven to be one of the most effective ways to strengthen, heal, and relax the body and mind. Participants learn a 12 movement tai chi form that can be incorporated into their daily life to improve balance, improve health, and ease stress. Chi Kung (qigong) is one of the oldest exercises in Chinese history, dating back over 1,000 years. Chi Kung uses a variety of easy to learn breathing and meditative exercises to strengthen you chi (qi) the life energy within you. The stronger your chi, the healthier you are. Participants learn a movement series that combines body posture, movement, and breathing techniques to strengthen the body, increase energy, and calm the mind.

"If you want to live to be a 100, practice Chi Kung."
Cardiovascular surgeon and best selling author Dr Mehmet Oz-

Jim and Beth Beasley have over 25 years experience in the martial arts. They are internationally Certified Black Belt Chief Instructors and Chi Kung Black Sash Sifu's.