Sol to Soul Yoga

Linda has over 15 years in the wellness movement with a background as an advanced medical massage therapist, which led her to research the benefits of yoga for her clients. Always looking for alternative ways for healing and living healthy, Linda quickly realized yoga was more than just stretches to suggest for pain relief, but also a opportunity to practice living in presence through meditation. Becoming more conscious of body mechanics is the real answer for preventing injury and assisting in overall well being.

Audrey is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory where she obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in ballet and modern dance. Her intense training consisted of anatomy and kinesiology, choreography, performance, music and dance history, Laban movement, and The Alexander technique. She has performed and taught professionally in Boston, NY, and California. She has always had a passion for movement and a dedication to furthering her education of the body. A friend of Audrey's asked that she take her yoga class and after her first class Audrey's life changed. She knew she had to learn more about yoga and how to inspire other people to partake in this journey. She has been studying yoga and is a certified RYT 200hr yoga teacher through Yax Yoga Concepts. She believes that our bodies are our vessels and must be well cared for. In her classes she helps you to create space and peace in the mind as well as total body awareness. We must forever stay open, curious, fearless, and willing to be and love exactly who we are.

Chandra has practiced yoga for almost 7 years starting at Body Balance Studio and Studio South in Williamsburg, VA. After relocating to the Fredericksburg area in June of 2017 she decided to deepen her practice and attend teacher training. Chandra started practicing yoga for relaxation and building strength; however it has become an integral part of her life and she hopes to share her passion and love of yoga with others. Chandra in Sanskrit means Luna or moon and she views her teaching as guiding those to the light and love that can be found in yoga.

Chandra is a graduate of Latitudes Yoga Studio, Stafford VA obtaining her 200hr (YTT) certification as an instructor in January 2019. She is registered through Yoga Alliance Foundation.

John was first drawn to yoga in 2012 for the therapeutic benefits as a triathlete and crossfit coach. After attending a hot yoga class at SHOY in the beginning of 2017, John realized the mental health benefits of yoga by connecting the mind and body through breath. John has worked to deepen his practice and earned his 200 RYT from the Yax Yoga Concept’s YTT in Jun 2018. The SHOY family has been truly inspiring and John is looking forward to sharing his journey and love for yoga at SHOY. John is a retired Army veteran and currently works as a firefighter/EMT in a neighboring county.

Elena is an experienced instructor with over three decades of teaching experience and 10 years of dedicated yoga instruction. She began her personal practice of yoga over two decades ago after a knee injury left her in need of a different form of exercise. She soon discovered that yoga was a lifestyle that she embraced. Elena holds a BS in Elementary Education from George Mason University and her MED in Special education from UVA. In addition to being an exceptional yoga teacher, she is a retired Special Education teacher, currently working in Stafford County Schools part time. She is passionate about riding horses, kayaking and attracting small wildlife to North Stafford with native plantings.

Certifications:
American Aerobics Association Yoga Certification
RYT 200- Healing Arts Yoga Center, Fredericksburg, VA
BS in Elementary Education – George Mason University
MED in Special Education – UVA

My name is Jesse Harris, and I am a mom of three energetic boys! I hold a Master's Degree in Sports and Health Sciences, as well as a Bachelor's in Sports Management. I have worked in the fitness industry since 2004, and hold certifications through Sara City Workouts Group Exercise and Prenatal Fitness, Kettlebell AMPD, Barre Above, Cycle Fusion Indoor Cycling Level 2, NASM Youth Fitness Specialist and NASM Senior Fitness Specialist.

I am SO excited to be your Barre-tender, and bring my love of fitness to all of you!! With my upbeat music, powerful and explosive movements, partnered with lengthening stretches and endurance routines, Barre is the perfect compliment to any fitness program!

I can't wait to meet you ALL at the Barre!!

Luke started practicing yoga in earnest in 2011, when SHOY originally opened. He saw it as a form of exercise that he could share with his wife. As his practice became more consistent, he found that it provided him improved patience and calm when dealing with his daily commute to Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. Luke retired from the Coast Guard and continues to work for the Coast Guard in a high stress environment. Luke took teacher training because he wants to share what he has found thru his practice of yoga with others. He completed his 200 RYT through Yax Yoga Concepts in April of 2019.

Rita has over two decades of dedicated personal yoga practice. She began an intensive study of the practice of yoga in a formal setting with Susan Van Nuys, Angelika Stadel and Doug Keller to improve her knowledge of alignment and anatomy in yoga and the practice of pranayama and meditation. She believes that yoga is an individual journey into an awareness of our physical, mental and spiritual alignment. It is a beautiful, peaceful, loving awakening with each class.

Certifications:
RYT 200– Health Advantage Yoga Center, Herndon, VA

Rachel loves that age and flexibility are not top priorities for
practicing Yoga.

She believes one of the many concepts of Yoga is to “serve” and that is truly one of her strengths!

Being a teacher at SHoY has given her the joy of serving others through adjustments and making everyone feel at home.

Teaching provides the forum for her love of interaction, meeting newcomers and reconnecting with old friends. It also gives her the opportunity to make each connection personal beyond the mat.

Her personal yoga practice has helped her to have more patience, understanding and most of all be more tolerant and accepting. It has also taught her to become more present; and acknowledge that each one of us is different and unique.

RYT 200- Certified Multi Style Yoga Chesepeake Hot Yoga Inc.

Yoga Fit- Completed Teacher Training Program Indo Yoga Fit Balance Board

Leah found her love of mindfulness and breath work as a teenager. She began a consistent yoga practice in 2015. As a young mother, she realized the space it provided her to process all of life’s hardships. She completed her 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training with GoYoga in 2016. Currently leading classes at the Stafford House of Yoga. Leah also enjoys volunteer teaching at a local church and leading classes at home for family playtime. She has experience teaching all levels in gentle hatha, heated and nonheated power vinyasa, and cardio yoga. Leah focuses on form, while safely leading her students through a class that nurtures the individual. She values meeting each student where they are at in their mindfulness journey.

Hi there! I’m Katie Gilley, a USMC veteran, American Council on Exercise personal trainer, RYT-200 yoga teacher, group fitness instructor and most importantly, a Mom. I started in the wellness industry, teaching spin classes in 2009. As a former control freak, I quickly realized, I enjoy teaching people how to take charge of their own health and wellness through preventive behaviors. I trained with Art of Balance Yoga Studio in Fredericksburg, VA. I also traveled to Rishikesh India in 2019, training at the Himalayan Institute for yoga and meditation.

In addition to my wellness certifications, I have a BS in Management Information systems and an AS in Social Psychology. I’ve had a successful career in Military Information Technology, but my passion is sharing health and wellness concepts. I have two teenagers, Amelia and Neil. They are my main reason for taking care of my health.

I look forward to meeting you on the mat!

I spent 32 years of my life in Indonesia, and earned a law degree from Lampung University, South Sumatra, Indonesia in 1995. I came to the U.S. in April of 2002. I discovered yoga in the summer of 2017, and I fell in love with yoga. Practicing yoga has helped me became a better loving person to myself, my family, my friend and people around me. I will continue pursuing my knowledge of yoga, so I can help people through yoga. If money it doesn't matter, I would give my time and my life to everyone, to the world through yoga. Namaste!