Jill Burnett (RYT)
I took my first Yoga class in 2004 and was instantly captivated, first by the physical benefits of the practice and increasingly by the spiritual and philosophical elements.  I entered the RYT (200 hr Registered Yoga Teacher) program at Asheville Yoga Center in 2007 looking to deepen my practice and gain teaching certification.  Bringing more yoga to our community is a natural progression of y passion for teaching and sharing the joys of Yoga.   



Brenda Drake
I began practicing yoga my freshman year at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.  I continued to practice through the decades with great teachers including Seane Corn, Patricia Walden and Rodney Yee whenever I could find a yoga class in my travels.  In 2007 I began teaching after my Vinyasa certification with Stephanie Keach.  I am currently working on my 200 hour certification with Max Strom and love his way of teaching Hatha yoga.  My joy is in everyday glimpses of the divine and in transformative process that yoga makes possible for anyone who will begin the journey.



Chris Gianino

Chris initially came to yoga with a desire to touch his toes and improve his climbing. Nearly 15 years later, he now no longer climbs all that much but he interacts with his toes on an almost daily basis. His teaching is based on the influences of his various teachers (including Simon Park, Katerina Wen and Edward Clark) and the strong belief that yoga should be beautiful, beneficial and lots of fun.

Lauren Ponder (RYT)
Being a collector of experiences, lover of life and tryer of anything, my yoga practice began about 8 years ago with nothing more than a curiosity.  One class has since morphed into a way of life that I want to share with everyone.  My teaching is an ecclectic blend of many styles, always focusing on what the student needs.  Every day is different, in life and in our bodies, and yoga has created an awareness and sense of calm that I try to take into the world off the mat.  It truly is mind, body & soul. 




Connie Scrivens (RYT)
Taking yoga classes week after week, month after month, and year after year, I marveled at the benefits that slowly and steadily accrued through regular practice. When my first yoga teacher asked me if I wanted to substitute teach her class, I was thrilled. Being able to share the gift of yoga with others was an honor. It still is. I received my 200-hour yoga teacher training from Stephanie Keach at the Asheville Yoga Center.



Cristie Wisecarver
I began teaching group fitness over 12 years ago.  I have taught every class from step to pilates to cycle.  I am a certified personal trainer and hold my group fitness certification through ACE.  No matter what the class style, I greatly enjoy teaching others.  I love to see people grow in their awareness of self, both mentally and physically.