Terri O'Connor, RYT

Terri O'Connor, is a Certified Svaroopa® yoga teacher, Embodyment® yoga therapist & Prenatal yoga teacher registered with Yoga Alliance. She trained at the Master Yoga Teacher Institute under Founder and Master Teacher Swami Nirmalananda Saraswati. She is the co-owner of Plum Tree Yoga teaching Svaroopa and Prenatal yoga classes weekly. Teaching yoga since 1999, Terri has explored various yoga styles for the past 20 years and has studied with many recognized teachers. Terri guides her students with a sense of ease and fluidity and is grateful to share the endless benefits that yoga offers.

Thomas O'Connor

began teaching yoga in 1989. He opened his first yoga studio in Atlanta in 1996. A certified yoga instructor, he has studied yoga in India as well as throughout the United States with many internationally recognized teachers. In his classes he draws from years of practice in yoga, tai chi, qi-gong and meditation.

Ellen Sichel, RYT

is a Senior Certified Svaroopa® Yoga instructor, an Embodyment™ Yoga Therapist, a Meditation instructor and a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist. Ellen’s journey into yoga has become her soft and gentle way of coping with the challenges life has given her. From being diagnosed with lupus and suffering from TMJ and other stress related problems, Ellen discovered “strong arming” her way through life was not working any longer. After exploring different styles of yoga, Ellen found Svaroopa® Yoga and embraced its “less is more” approach.

Cayla Allen, RYT

is a Certified Svaroopa® Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance and a member of IAIM (International Association of Integrative Medicine). She offers private yoga therapy and Embodyment™ sessions as well as Continuing and Deeper Svaroopa® classes. Cayla trained at the Master Yoga Teacher Institute under Founder and Master Teacher Swami Nirmalananda Saraswati. She continues her studies in Advanced Teacher Training diving deeper into her own practice and offering her students support as they progress along this path of life long learning.

Betsy Blount

began her journey into yoga in 1971 at which time she also became a student of meditation and Eastern philosophy. A teacher of body, mind and spirit for the past 20 years (with an emphasis on emotional release work and meditation), Betsy has the gift of inspiration and teaches from the heart. She brings a relaxed atmosphere of warmth, coziness and fun to her classes. While her flowing style can be challenging and energizing, her hands on approach is supportive and soothing.

Shane Orfas

has been teaching Tai Chi and Qi-gong at St. Joseph's Hospital for 2 1/2 years. Shane's training is with Master Yun Xiang Tseng (Chen) in 18 movements Tai Chi Qi-gong. Shane is also a graduate of The Whitewinds Institute of professional energy medicine led by Dr. Fernan Poulin.

Marcella Chase

has been practicing yoga since 2001. She moved from Milan, Italy to Santa Monica and started taking classes from acclaimed and inspirational teachers as Shiva Rea, Max Storm, Saul David Raye. Her classes are a combination of her personal practice and life experiences. She enjoys helping students find their own grace and rebuild their strong foundations, bringing awareness into this precious present moment with the power of the Breath.

Andrea Habern

found yoga in college while studying to be an actor. After almost a decade of personal practice, Andrea became certified as a yoga teacher. She has an articulate way of teaching the postures and a commanding presence. Her classes are both fun and challenging. She inspires her students to go further and deeper in their own practice. Yoga gives her a sense of peace unlike anything else. “The mat is where we shed our armor and allow our authentic self to emerge.”

Kim Saunders

has been a lifelong practitioner and student of yoga. As a psychotherapist and a yoga teacher, Kim combines both Mind & Body aspects to help students achieve wholeness and well-being. Her goal is to help people move from being a Worrier to a Warrior and move from Stress to Strength. Kim enjoys teaching gentle vinyasa and credits some of her favorite teachers including John Friend, Rama Berch, Bryan Kest and Baron Baptiste.

BeAnne Creeger

BeAnne's spiritual journey began 8 years ago in a yoga class where she discovered the connection between mind, body, and spirit through the gift of breath. After exploring various styles of yoga, she began to incorporate pranayama, asana, yogic diet, rest, and meditation into her lifestyle. BeAnne feels that yoga is about opening your heart and using your breath to bring you to a place of stillness where you will find yourself...your true essential self. BeAnne’s passion for the practice will challenge and strengthen you while filling your entire being with a sense of peace and inner joy.

Terrie Russell

Terrie’s passion for yoga began nearly ten years ago as a student of meditation. Each class she teaches is a step toward that inner light by moving through flowing poses that release the tension of mind and body. Her classes invite all to come and play while receiving detailed instruction and hands on support. Terrie’s style is inspired by her teacher Betsy Blount. She received her RYT 200 through Peachtree Yoga Center.

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