When one teaches, two learn
Our Teachers
At Plum Tree Yoga we don't rely just on our rich history but rather, we pride ourselves in partnering with some of the area's most experienced and talented yoga instructors!
All of our teachers are certified through Yoga Alliance and maintain their certifications through ongoing education. And while each teacher has their own style and background, you will find that each teaches from their heart. No matter who's class you take, you will feel safe and supported!
Terri O'Connor - Owner, Instructor, Studio Mama – Plum Tree Yoga in Roswell GA since 2001.
Yoga is freedom…of movement, of mind, of breath and awareness.
Yoga greets each practitioner with potential growth, healing, vitality and consciousness.
As an instructor, promoter and space holder for so many instructors and events throughout the years, Terri continually witnesses the beauty and empowerment that yoga provides to the teachers, the students and the community – everyone benefits!
Since 1988, Terri has explored various yoga styles and has studied with many amazing teachers and masters.
Terri guides her students with a gentle depth, sense of ease and fluidity and is grateful to share the endless benefits of yoga.
Terri O'Connor
eRYT 500 | YACEP
A teacher of body, mind and spirit for the past 20 years, Betsy has the gift of inspiration and teaches from the heart. While her flowing style can be challenging and energizing, her hands on approach is supportive and soothing.
Betsy Blount
RYT 500
Kelly’s love and compassion for people and teaching is what inspires her light-hearted practice. Coming from an art background, her passion and creativity is what ignites her teaching. Finding the breath and fluidity in the body and mind is a curiously deep practice and one that inspires her every time she steps onto the mat. She encourages playfulness along with a sense of ease and strength with her students.
Kelly Yount
RYT 200 | Certified Prenatal
Katie is a dedicated and experienced yoga teacher. Katie believes there is no one-size-fits-all yoga practice. She loves to challenge, change and create with her students; applying aspects of leadership to empower yoga off the mat and into lives. When not practicing, Katie spends her free time exploring with her husband and their three rescued dogs.
Katie Roll
eRYT 200 | RYT 500
Cheryl has been a fitness instructor for over 30 years. She is AFAA certified along with many specialized fitness certifications. Consistently exploring the latest fitness trends, Cheryl became barre certified in 2014. Her Yogi-Barre experience offer students the marriage and benefits of yoga, barre & pilates.
Cheryl Becker
AFAA | Barre Certified
Penny holds a Masters degree in writing and a dual Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies. She is a writer, an Intuitive Medium, a great lover of Tarot, a Reiki Master and an EFT Practitioner. She loves to travel, see live music, write, teach and considers herself a perpetual student of peace and metaphysics
Penelope Summers
Intuitive Medium | Reiki Master | EFT
Diane has been teaching movement for more than 30 years. She has studied yoga as therapy with Doug Keller and is certified in Yoga for Osteoporosis. Diane believes that everyone can learn to be a great steward of their own health and wellness. Her goal is to inspire you through yoga to cultivate resilience and equanimity.
Diane Duane
eRYT 200
Carla Flack - Instructor, Manager - Carla's gentle and healing approach to teaching yoga allows students of all levels to benefit. Currently teaching Gentle Introductory, Introductory and Prenatal Yoga, as well as Restorative and Nidra workshops, Carla brings a unique and nurturing approach to her classes.
Carla Flack
RYT 200 | Certified Prenatal
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.
BeAnne Creeger
RYT 500
It was the more profound healing experience of inner release that led Terrie into a deep desire to share as a teacher. She found a simple love for the process of taking students from a limited condition, such as stress or fear, into healing and delight. Her classes are an integration of youthful play and the journey to wholeness.
Terrie Russell
eRYT 200 | RYT 500
Steph cultivated her love for yoga during her early college years at Kennesaw State University. She is a passionate and skilled teacher who artfully guides both novice and experienced practitioners through beginner level Vinyasa flows. Take Steph's class to feel inspired, to feel motivated and to have a rockin' good time!
Stephanie Mitchell
RYT 200
Carmen is a Reiki Master (Usui) and practicing shaman, ordained spiritual minister, intuitive,energy healer and spiritual counselor. She developed The Shaman Practices for Mindful Living and leads Retreats and Spiritual Travel Tours.
Carmen Dollinger
Master of Metaphyisical HealingCertified in Crystal Light Healings® and Essence of Angels®
Daniela is certified yoga teacher, author, and energy therapist, with an international background in fitness and martial arts. Daniela’s teaching style is a fusion of Hatha, Restorative, Vinyasa, and Power Yoga, where challenge and nurturing come together to create balance.