Johns Creek Yoga

     Aubrey first found yoga while looking to balance a disciplined fitness routine and competitive martial arts practice. With no experience, she walked into the newly opened Johns Creek Yoga for guidance and fell in love with both the practice and the community. In completing her Yoga Teacher Training there several years later, Aubrey found a deep connection to her personal practice on the mat, and even deeper fulfillment in meditation.

     By fusing her own cheerful energy with these newfound loves, Aubrey brings a sense of playfulness to her classes that reminds students that yoga is a practice of joy. Her favorite aspect of teaching is helping students find their own happy place on the mat and gently nudging their boundaries. She believes that the practice of yoga should be a sustainable one that lasts a lifetime, encouraging practitioners to protect their bodies with safe alignment that fits their individual needs, and an awareness of the more nuanced sensations of movement. Her All Levels classes meet students where they are, providing plenty of guidance for brand new students and challenge for seasoned practitioners. 

     In addition to her 500RYT certification, Aubrey is a Second Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and continues to balance her yoga practice by exploring a variety of sweaty pursuits. She proudly represents Johns Creek Yoga as an Ambassador for lululemon Avalon, teaming up with their cheerful staff to share yoga with a broader community. Her passion for travel and nature constantly draws her outdoors, always seeking new adventures with her husband Jake and their two sweet pups.

Mary discovered yoga six years ago, while searching for a 'good stretch' to improve running times. She is grateful to have stretched the mind and soul along with the body.

An avid hiker, runner and backpacker, she feels alive in the outdoors. Enjoys camping, kayaking and admits her all time favorite place is inside a tent. She is active in an Outdoors Ministry which is designed to encourage and make available opportunities for people to spend time outdoors together, with the intention of allowing nature to affect them in positive ways and create healthy living habits.  

Mary truly believes in the concept of keeping moving and it's

benefits. Movement is essential to obtain and maintain health.

She completed her 200 hour certification at Johns Creek Yoga under the guidance of Sheila McVay and is currently working on her 300 Hour certification.

Mary hopes to inspire joy and healthy living through movement.

In addition to daily classes at the studio, she facilitates Yoga teacher training and offers retreats and workshops both locally and internationally. Sheila’s classes are focused on alignment and infused with spirit and soulful exploration of the body, but they are also light-hearted and fun. She relishes the playfulness of the practice and encourages her students to be fearless and attempt new things in a safe and supported atmosphere. As a former Professor of American literature, Sheila loves to explore the connections between philosophy, poetry, religion and yoga, often building class around a specific theme or ending with a favorite poem or quotation.

Sheila completed her 200 hour teacher training at Peachtree Yoga Center in Sandy Springs, and she completed her 500 hour training at the Kripalu Center in Massachusettes. She has trained with many incredible teachers, and she is honored to carry forth the wisdom and guidance that she received from them. She continues to take advantage of every opportunity to train and learn and will forever consider herself a student of this beautiful and ancient practice.