Teachers

Abbey Brewer is a RYT, NCTMB, CPI, CNMT, CR, CPP, and 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.

Wanda DeVaughn, LCSW, E-RYT is certified in Integrative Yoga Therapy, and has completed her 500 hour certification in India through the Himalayan Institute. Classes begin and end with meditation, and include instruction on yogic breathing and asanas. Her classes are generally a flow of postures, which will sometimes be held for several breaths in order to explore the nuances of the pose. She emphasizes listening to your own body, and staying aware of what is right for you in each moment. Her classes are gentle, but you will increase strength, tone, flexibility, and focus. You will reduce the effects of stress, and deepen your connection with inner wisdom and serenity. Beginning and continuing students are welcome.

Her Beginning Yoga classes include gentle stretching, beginning yoga asanas, restorative postures, breath awareness, relaxation and meditation. Appropriate for beginners and anyone dealing with recovering from illnesses/surgery, are generally out of shape, or are just in need of some deep relaxation.

Becky "Jyoti" Huff, a graduate of Peachtree Yoga Center/Atlanta Yoga Fellowship's 200-hour National Yoga Alliance-approved yoga teacher training program, 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. All Levels - intermediate.

Vicki KnightVicki Knight, M. S. Ed., RYT, 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. She attends workshops with some of the great Masters including Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, Sean Corne, Richard Freeman, Roger Cole, Tias Little, Doug Keller, Ana Forrest, John Friend, and recently visited the Satchidananda Ashram in Virginia to learn about Integral Yoga and ashram living. 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.

Lynn Louise Wonders, LPC, RYT completed a Yoga Alliance approved 200 hour certification training program at Peachtree Yoga Center, Atlanta, GA. Lynn has over 16 years of experience studying and teaching meditation, Tai Chi and Chi Kung. She is also a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in play therapy for children and somatic awareness work with adults. She brings all of this experience to her classes. She emphasizes a meditative focus to the practice of asana and encourages students to increase awareness not only of their physical bodies’ messages but also of the blending of mind and spirit with body. Trained in Vinyasa, Lynn allows students an opportunity to attune to the breath, flowing from one pose to the other, working with the body, breath and mind’s focus in an integrated fashion.

 

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