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.
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