Yoga

Chelsea has been practicing yoga since 2009. She is certified and registered as a 200 E-RYT & 500 RYT with 6 years of combined teaching experience in Florida, Peru and Western North Carolina. Trained in Vinyasa and Hatha styles with a self developed affinity for the depth of Yin, she loves combining styles both in personal practice and shared instruction for a balance of fluidity and creative self expression.

Hannah Jackson (Vinyasa yoga)—Hannah received her BA in psychology and an MA in experimental psychology from Appalachian State University. Hannah has been practicing yoga for six years and has been certified to teach for over a year. Hannah has been an athlete for most of her life and was first drawn to yoga because of the physical aspect, but also due to her struggles with anxiety. Over time, she delved deeper into the spiritual, mental and philosophical aspects of yoga. She believes that, while yoga can be a great way to exercise and express movement, spiritual exploration and self-study are integral tools to effective practice. With this, Hannah enjoys incorporating yogic philosophy into her flow, while paying close attention to alignment for safety and exploratory purposes. Coming from a psychology Hannah has found that a lot of what she has studied is directly applicable to practicing yoga. Having foundational knowledge on the basics of human thought and behavior aids in being able to help her students learn more about themselves so that they can return to the basis of their fundamental goodness. Hannah strongly believes that practicing yoga will not fix your life, but instead will give you the insight and tools so that you can have more control over your life—becoming less dependent and more free.

Noelle is a 555 hr Certified Yoga Therapist. She has been teaching since 2009 and practicing since she was a little girl when her father took her to her first class and introduced her to meditation and mantra singing. Noelle teaches alignment based yoga, offering modifications, demonstration, and clear alignment cues. She believes we are all divine and we are worthy of feeling good, Yoga is a tool to help you live with more ease.
To learn more about Noelle, check out her website at http://www.noelleaustin.com/

Cara is a native of the Appalachian Mountains with a deep-rooted love for Yoga and it’s healing properties. She believes in guiding people to become the best version of themselves through teaching skills to alleviate stress in both the mind and the body. She enjoys studying the effects of stress on the body and is passionate about Positive Psychology, Stress Management, and Self Healing.

Angel Wood (RYT 200) has been a yoga practitioner for 13 years. She has worked in a variety of helping professions over the years. Spending time at home with her son helped her realize yoga has always been part of her adult life. So, in 2017 she completed her 200-hour teacher training through Neighborhood Yoga in Boone in order to share her passion with others. She firmly believes that yoga can be accessible to anyone. Through our practice we learn to listen to our bodies and adjust when necessary to honor ourselves. Her classes are a blend of alignment, vinyasa, and longer held stretches to strengthen the connection between body and mind.

Pam has been a yoga practitioner for the past seven years and earned her teacher certification (200-hr) through Neighborhood Yoga in 2017. During the course of her own self-healing journey, she became fascinated by the mind-body connection and believes in the power of yoga to create real and lasting change in anyone’s life. In her classes, she strives to create a supportive and fun environment while guiding students toward cultivating self-compassion, feeling good in their bodies, and rediscovering the connection to their true nature.

Angie gently guides students through Yoga asana practice using alignment based Slow Vinyasa Flow. This practice links the postures of Hatha yoga into a sequence of movements that flow with a conscious connection to the rhythm of the breath. She incorporates longer holds in some postures serving to facilitate increased flexibility and strength.

Kelly Melang is a year-round resident of Beech Mountain. She has been teaching yoga for Beech Mountain Club for three years and subs in various charities. Kelly maintains her own practice as well as keeping her teaching practice creative with subscriptions to different yoga websites and magazines. Like her students, Kelly’s teaching practice is constantly evolving. Kelly also rounds out her fitness and creativity; she is an avid skier, runner, and published author.
Kelly’s classes incorporate strength training with yoga. The first thirty minutes of the class are strength building with a warm up, sun salutations, holding poses for three breaths, finishing with two balance poses. The second half of the class is more stretching with the focus shifting to a whole body workout/stretch. It is Kelly’s goal for yogis to leave her class both stronger and relaxed.