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Abby Chestnut: The other co-owner of The Rock Hill Yoga Center, Abby was introduced to yoga through Carol Leonard. Abby is a runner, and she realized that in order to keep up with her running, some stretching and calming of the mind were needed. She has been regularly attending yoga classes for three years, and she has been teaching for one year. Abby's students love to take her classes because her classes are varied and challenging, but fun. The students say, "Abby is always a surprise. No two classes are ever the same!" Abby is a mother of a son and daughter, and she is married to her supportive husband, David. Abby has trained under David Swenson and Stephanie Keach, recieving a Vinyasa Flow teacher certification in June, 2005 from the Asheville Yoga Center. In March, 2006 she completed her 220-hour instructor certification training in Charlotte, NC with the Bodhi Tree's En Yoga Teacher Training Program. Abby has loved incorporating all she has learned in her classes. She believes that practicing yoga is empowering. Abby's email is abby@therockhillyogacenter.com.
Barbara James: Barbara, wife, mother of three is an environmentalist, community volunteer, collage hobbyist and computer addict. She was introduced to yoga while she was personal training with Carol Leonard in 2001. Although Barbara was an avid Jazzercise fan for 20 years, yoga soon became her passion and her only exercise as she became stronger, more flexible, and better balanced than ever before. Barbara furthered her practice of Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, and Vinyasa flow yoga under Kris Lawson. She received a Vinyasa flow teacher certification in 2005 from Stephanie Keach of the Asheville Yoga Center and in March 2006 received her 220 hour teacher certification with the Bodhi Tree's En Yoga Teacher Training Program with Lesa Crocker in Charlotte, NC. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance. Barbara's teaching and practice are influenced by Erich Schiffmann, who believes that yoga is a means of discovering your inner truth as you find stillness inside and are at peace with yourself. Barbara encourages her students to explore their edge in an atmosphere of safety and playfulness, but always listen to their inner cues and their body's messages. She stongly believes in yoga's ability to heal the body, mind, and spirit. Barbara happily receives email at barbara@therockhillyogacenter.com.
Amani Degolyer: Although Amani has taught regularly at the Rock Hill Yoga Center, due to family and work constraints she is currently a substitute teacher at the Center. Primarily self-taught, Amani has been practicing yoga for over 10 years, and has taught yoga in Mississippi, Charlotte, and Rock Hill. She received her Yoga Teacher Certification in 2002 under the guidance of Stephanie Keach through the Asheville Yoga Center and is registered with the national Yoga Alliance. With over 250 registered hours, she is slowly and patiently working towards her 500 hour certification. Amani's classes combine meditation, pranayama (focus on breath), and asana (postures) to increase strength, flexibility, and peace. Her light-hearted approach allows students to fully relax, release, focus, and challenge themselves both on and off the mat. Amani's practice has carried her through two healthy pregnancies and homebirths, depression, and chronic asthma. Amani may be reached at amanidegolyer@hotmail.com.
Contact
- Carol Leonard
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- Rock Hill SC
- United States 29730
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- +1.8033251362
