Total Being Yoga

Amy Langdon is a Charlotte transplant from Syracuse NY. When asked why she became a yoga teacher, she simply says “I love it” and “I want to give back to others EVERYTHING I've learned”. Amy is known for her deep empathy for others and this empathy helps guide her classes. It feels like every stretch and every pose were meant just for you and your body. When attending one of Amy's classes you can expect to learn a ton of breathing techniques to help relax the body on and off your mat.

Fast forward 15 years and here I find myself happier, as fit as I can be, more centered, and truly in love with what I do as a Yoga instructor. My passion is to help people realize that they are already perfect, that Yoga is simply a language, a conduit for that idea to germinate, and grow.

I have been teaching since 2007, and received my 200 hour certification in 2012. I have been a licensed Neuromuscular Massage Therapist since 2001, and have a keen interest in Kinesiology (the way the body moves), Anatomy and Physiology. Yoga has become a forum for me to incorporate my knowledge of the body in a fusion of movement and breath.

While I love a vigorous Vinyasa practice myself, my teaching style incorporates many styles of Hatha Yoga: the alignment of Iyengar, the core of Power, the breathing flow of Vinyasa, etc. In addition, as a personal trainer for several years, I was fortunate to train yogis one on one to help them achieve their personal goals; from greater balance and flexibility, a better golf swing and speed on the tennis court, to simply being comfortable in their own skin.

I humbly believe in the power of a regular yoga practice, but even greater; I believe in the power of the practice to empower the practitioner.

Namaste, Beth

Heather O'Brien was born in New York but is a native to Charlotte .After practicing yoga for almost a decade, she decided to become a certified yoga practitioner.  We adore the caring soft demeanor she offers her students. Heather is always teaching from a beginner’s heart while staying sensitive to the needs of her students. You can expect to focus on your breath throughout her class with gentle reminders to stay present and in the moment.

Emma Gonzalez was born in Washington DC, like most yoga practitioners she is sensitive and intuitive to energy. When Emma fell in love with yoga, she noticed the way it made her feel connected and aware of her body. She became a yoga practitioner in hopes of sharing this understanding and connection with others. When you attend Emma's classes you can expect a yoga sequence that will meet you where you are at, in and out of the body. She has a way of authentically encouraging joy through movement in all of her classes. Emma has plans to continue her education in prenatal yoga and actively deepen her understanding of yoga philosophy.

Karen Vey is originally from Jamestown NC. She became a yoga teacher in hopes of sharing the gifts she received as a yoga student. “Yoga has changed my life!” Karen says then explains the way her mental clarity and focus has increased since having a daily yoga practice. In Karen's classes you can expect a fun energetic flow with creative sequencing and a room full of positive vibes.

Jolee Cyphert moved to Charlotte from Kittanning PA. She is the counselor among her friends and has the ability to help people discover their own truths. She started yoga because of back pain issues and quickly realized the endless benefits. “ Yoga helped me fully understand myself so that I could live in the highest and most authentic version of me” Jolee says. Her goal in her class is to make you feel better overall, in every way. Her classes begin with slow gentle movements that build into an energizing and strengthening practice.

Tammy Patterson was born in Brooklyn NY.  When she first began her yoga practice, she loved the feeling of going “within” herself that she felt during every class. This feeling brought a level of mindfulness into her life that she needed to share with the world. Tammy says “I want to help people feel loved and to be well in their own uniqueness”. When you attend one of her classes you will leave feeling peaceful and calm.