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Director - is dedicated to teaching yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation. She received her Yoga Teacher certification from the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, California. Her study of Yoga is a variable combination of Classical and contemporary techniques drawn from the best major systems today - Iyengar, Ashtanga and Viniyoga. She is a member of the California Yoga Teachers Association.
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Robbie Michelle Short graduated from UNC-Charlotte studying Sociology and
Religious Studies and then spent 12 years traveling as
a flight attendant. Discovering the healing power of
yoga followin g 9-11 and wanting to share her
experience, she obtained both her yoga and meditation
teacher certification from the Expanding Light in
Nevada City, CA. Her teaching style promotes living
yoga, going above and beyond just the physical
aspects!
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Leighanne Buchanan
Leighanne has been studying and practicing diverse yoga traditions for over 20 years. She is a certified yoga instructor, dedicated to teaching asana, pranayama, and meditation. Over the years she has studied with and been inspired by renowned yoga masters Erich Schiffmann and Donna Farhi. Leighanne’s devotion to meditation and the importance of the breath is reflected in her unique teaching style. |
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As a student of music Kim Browers quickly fell in love with everything about bellydance. She joined the Beledi Dancers of Cloquet, MN in 1997 and performed cabaret/folkloric solos and group choreography with them for 2 years. After leaving the group she continued to practice and take classes when able. She moved to Nashville in 2004 and met the group Stella Luna Tribal of Lebanon, TN. They formally introduced her to tribal-fusion bellydance which she has been studying ever since. During her 3 years of involvement with StellaLuna, she performed in Tennessee, Alabama, and Pennsylvania, assisted with classes, and attended numerous workshops across the country. Along with bellydance, she has studied musical theatre, some ballet, and Salsa while living in Granada, Spain. Don't be surprised if you see some Flamenco style when she dances either! |
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Rhonda Young is a Tribal Fusion artist and instructor in Middle TN who began her love affair with belly dance in the summer of 2000. She began taking private lessons and classes at Gypsy Hands in Knoxville. In 2004 she moved to Lebanon,TN and became a founding member of Stella Luna Tribal. There she performed group choreography and improvisation as well as solo performances. Rhonda makes the majority of her costume pieces and has some available for sale to support her dance. She continues to study by attending workshops and classes with other belly dancers at every opportunity. She is looking forward to performing at upcoming shows and events in the area. Her goal as a teacher is to help each student to develop their own style based on a foundation of solid skills. She does this while helping students discover the joy, self acceptance, and feeling of empowerment that belly dance can inspire. |
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Keri VandeWater
Aquired her teaching certificate from the International Yoga Institute in Georgia. She has studied in a variety of styles including Ananda and Vinyasa. Her teaching style focuses mainly on seeking to understand the beauty of yoga both in practice and in life. She is a member of the California Yoga Teachers Association.
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Colleen Smallwood
Received her Yoga Teacher Certification from the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, California. She is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years experience in the Health and Wellness Industry and an A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer. Her teaching style reflects the nature of loving yourself and your body through holistic practices. |
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