Johns Creek Yoga

Stacey J. Nyman, MS, LPC, NBCCH, RYT200

Stacey is a licensed professional counselor; she is extensively trained in multiple psychotherapy approaches for the treatment of trauma and PTSD.  She is fascinated with the study of the embodiment of trauma and stress.    She became RYT200 certified so that she could offer both regular and trauma sensitive yoga as an adjunctive treatment for her clients.   Stacey took her first yoga class to help her regulate her own nervous system in her 20’s after experiencing a traumatic event.   Movement through yoga and exercise have been a mainstay of her own mental health.  Stacey will meet you where you are, with profound respect she will guide you at your own pace.  Psychological safety is foundational to her practice as a teacher.  Stacey offers individual yoga classes, and workshops specifically for those wanting to integrate body work to achieve psychological and physical wellbeing.

Liz is a spiritual teacher specializing in the harmony between the inner child and the inner being. She is obsessed with the magic of being alive! She has studied in depth with Abraham-Hicks, teachers of Law of Attraction. She is married and mother to 5, nurturing many. You can find Liz on Instagram @lovelizhays. 

Website www.meetmsmagic.com

Tanya’s passion for helping others was born through her own journey of healing and self -discovery. Tanya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She spent several years working at treatment centers with clients struggling with life threatening substance abuse and mental health issues. Her specialty is working with clients who suffer from personal or family effects of addiction which includes navigating early recovery, codependency, self-love deficiency, trauma, anxiety and depression. As a fitness, dance and yoga enthusiast, Tanya became increasingly more intrigued by the healing power of movement, embodiment and the mind-body connection. She went on to complete a 200 hour yoga teacher training so she could skillfully provide mindful breath and body work to her clients.  She was convinced of the importance of this adjunct treatment when yoga “saved” her after receiving a life changing diagnosis. Recognizing the physical, psychological and social impact of trauma and mental illness, Tanya utilizes a ‘trauma informed’ approach both in her therapy office and the yoga studio -- creating a space to feel physically and emotionally safe to explore their mind, body and spirit without judgement to become more fully present in their life. Tanya teaches individual and group yoga, trauma informed yoga workshops and is in private practice in Alpharetta, GA.

     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.

Gillian Carmody is a former professional athlete and a certified Qigong Instructor with more than 20 years experience in the art.She is also a dedicated t’ai chi practitioner and likes to combine the tools and techniques from both disciplines to tailor programmes for specific needs.Gillian is especially well-versed in Qigong for Sport and Qigong for Health. Her lifetime learning and training continues with world-renowned Qigong Master, Kenneth Cohen.

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.