Our Teachers
Candace Evans, Owner & RYT-200
Candace Evans completed her RYT 200 in Ashaya Yoga with Randy Boyd, a style of yoga through the wisdom of Todd Norian. The mission of Ashaya is to "serve the evolution of consciousness on the planet and increase self-awareness, wholeness, healing, and freedom."
Candace has assisted several 200 hour yoga teacher trainings and aspires to learn and grow more every year. Candace has been practicing yoga for about 10 years. She took 2 semesters of yoga at Marshall University and swears you have to be "mentally ready" for yoga to accept the practice into your life. Many years later, she was finally "ready" for yoga thanks to Erin Larsen. Erin was diligent in asking Candace to come yoga class for a year(ish) until she accepted. Candace having a bodybuilder daddy, always thought the gym was the only way to fitness. Coming out of Erin's class her hips were rejoicing. A few months after accepting yoga into her day to day, she couldn't believe how changed her life for the better, mentally and physically, she strives to grow and learn everyday. She hopes to lay the groundwork for that change with her students. Be the light, share your light.
Candace has assisted several 200 hour yoga teacher trainings and aspires to learn and grow more every year. Candace has been practicing yoga for about 10 years. She took 2 semesters of yoga at Marshall University and swears you have to be "mentally ready" for yoga to accept the practice into your life. Many years later, she was finally "ready" for yoga thanks to Erin Larsen. Erin was diligent in asking Candace to come yoga class for a year(ish) until she accepted. Candace having a bodybuilder daddy, always thought the gym was the only way to fitness. Coming out of Erin's class her hips were rejoicing. A few months after accepting yoga into her day to day, she couldn't believe how changed her life for the better, mentally and physically, she strives to grow and learn everyday. She hopes to lay the groundwork for that change with her students. Be the light, share your light.
Julie Wingard, RYT 200
Julie stumbled in to a yoga class at West Virginia University, and soon thereafter relocated to the New River Gorge in the early 2000's, Her love of the Mountains and Rivers made it easy to call Fayetteville home. After years of pain from sport related injuries, she embarked on a
RYT 200 in Ashaya yoga with Randy Boyd. It is her desire to help others become more flexible, not only in the body, but the mind, and to cultivate the power in each of us for healing.
RYT 200 in Ashaya yoga with Randy Boyd. It is her desire to help others become more flexible, not only in the body, but the mind, and to cultivate the power in each of us for healing.
Rhea Mitchell, RYT-200
Rhea has been exploring yoga since 2011. Her exploration lead her to Kripalu School of Yoga and Ayurveda, where she received her 200hr RYT certification in 2014.
Taking sometime to explore her own practice she discovered the empowering practice of yoga off the mat.
Her classes are centered around individual growth physically, mentally, and emotionally. Utilizing these tools of Yoga and Ayurveda, she encourages and supports others in living a more mindful and happy life!.
Taking sometime to explore her own practice she discovered the empowering practice of yoga off the mat.
Her classes are centered around individual growth physically, mentally, and emotionally. Utilizing these tools of Yoga and Ayurveda, she encourages and supports others in living a more mindful and happy life!.
Kristi Buckley, RYT-200Kristi came to yoga in 2012 while working on her Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In search for a deeper explanation of the Self, Kristi completed her RYT 200-hr with teachers Sage Rountree and Lies Sapp at Carolina Yoga Company. Her primary practice and teachings are mostly comprised of rigorous asana, meditation, and funky tunes. Although she has received several trainings and teachings, she draws most of her style from her personal practice inspired by Jivamukti Yoga. In addition to being a yoga teacher, Kristi spends most of her time rock climbing and running with her best dog friend, Elliot and partner in life, Lukas.
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Erin Larsen
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Erin has been practicing yoga since 2001, and has accumulated over 600 teacher training hours.
After graduating with a Bachelors of Science at Virginia Tech in 2003 in Biology and the Science of Food, Nutrition and Exercise, she completed her first 200 hr teacher training at the Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga focusing on the Ashtanga Vinyasa method with Jeff Tiebout. This eventually led her to Mysore India in 2008 where she spent three and half months in intense study of the many facets of yoga and completed a teacher training with Vinay Kumar of Pranavashya Yoga with a focus on therapeutics. Erin also hold certifications in Holistic Health Coaching through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and in Thai Yoga Bodywork, with Michael Sitzer of Asheville, NC. She is available for private sessions in both of these as well as yoga. |
.Join Erin for an integrative yoga class that will lift your spirits. Mantra, pranayama and intelligent asana sequencing ensures that every part of your body is attended to. The pace is moderate and includes a broad range of postures so all levels are welcome but having a general base of yoga is helpful.
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Contact Erin at 304-640-7320 erinlarsenyoga@gmail.com.
For pricing and more info on private sessions go to www.erinlarsenyoga.com.
Geoff Heeter, RYT-200
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My first exposure to yoga was in the mid 1960s! I was 4 or 5 years old watching and playing along as Uncle Henny, an Illinois Farmer who “did his stretches,” I know now he was doing yoga.
The first time I did yoga was in 1979 at an Outward Bound school on Hurricane Island in Maine. We did a sun salutation each morning. I kept that practice for years and then came back to yoga because my dear Friend Randy Boyd kept bugging me that it would help my aches and pains….He was right! Soo, now a few years later I love teaching classes of all kinds but beginners are my favorite. Geoff has studied yoga with some great teachers over the years and completed a 200-hour teacher training. He continues his training at workshops, seminars, by taking classes, and practicing, yet finds the most inspiring teachers are the students |
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Shea Wells, RYT-200
Shea moved to Fayetteville 19 years ago to be a river guide, Artist, and eventually a mother of 2 boys. After a tailbone injury during childbirth in 2011, Shea turned to yoga for therapy from her friend and yoga teacher, Randy Boyd. Randy introduced Shea to Ashaya Yoga. This heart centered and alignment based yoga practice provided the perfect balance between helping to heal her chronic pain and focusing on uplifting heart virtues that provided spiritual awakening and growth that has forever changed her life.
Shea completed her 200 hour Ashaya Yoga Teacher Certification through her mentor, Randy Boyd. Teaching yoga has quickly become a passion for her. After several years of soul searching, she has found the perfect balance of family, art, whitewater and yoga!
Shea completed her 200 hour Ashaya Yoga Teacher Certification through her mentor, Randy Boyd. Teaching yoga has quickly become a passion for her. After several years of soul searching, she has found the perfect balance of family, art, whitewater and yoga!
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Randy Boyd, E-RYT-500Randy Boyd (E-RYT 500) teaches heart centered, alignment based yoga, with a life affirming philosophy. He has completed two 500 hr. trainings, the first as an Anusara Hatha 500 hr. yoga teacher, and most recently as an Ashaya 500 hr. yoga teacher. He is certified as a yoga therapist by the International Association of Yoga Therapists.* He is certified as a yoga teacher for osteoporosis in the Loren Fishman method. He has a private yoga therapy practice. He trains teachers in the Ashaya yoga method. He holds advanced anatomy and yoga therapy workshops throughout WV, Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He has studied extensively with Todd Norian, Martin Kirk, Sianna Sherman, John Friend, Doug Keller, Ellen Saltonstall, Dr. Loren Fishman, Desiree Raumbaugh, and Jenny Otto.
*Note: The yoga therapy components of Randy’s teaching are based on his extensive training in alignment-based yoga therapy. These techniques are not derived from his status as an ERYT-500 with Yoga Alliance Registry. |
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Lila Thomas, RYT 200Lila found yoga in 2002 at the University of Oregon and was immediately hooked. She completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2011 and is currently working on her 300-hour training at the Asheville Yoga Center. Her classes focus on breath, movement and relaxation. Lila is committed to bringing inspiration, energy and laughter to every class.
Specialties: Kundalini, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative & Yin. |
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Janet Proctor admittedly was a “reluctant yogi” for 10+ years when she was first encouraged to try yoga by her Chiropractic doctor. At that time, her passion for weightlifting and running kept her off the yoga mat. “Weight lifting builds muscle from the outside in, but yoga builds muscle from the inside out” is the statement her doctor made and a quote she often repeats. Janet studied under Randy Boyd during these past years but also has been a dedicated Crossfitter as well. It was because of her Crossfit training, that Janet moved from being a “reluctant yogi” to a dedicated practitioner and completed her 200 RYT in Ashaya Yoga with Randy Boyd and Todd Norian in December of 2016. Janet has been teaching a yoga class specifically for crossfitters, powerlifters & athletes but all are welcome.
Since completing her 200 RYT Janet has continued to expand her knowledge base by attending workshops by Todd Norian, Doug Keller, and many others. Janet Proctor moved to WV in 1980 after graduation from The Art Academy of Cincinnati and began working with her husband in the Whitewater Rafting industry. After raising two sons, she received her Real Estate License and has worked at Century 21 Jim Lively Realty 13 years. In addition to Yoga Crossfit, Janet loves music, art, cooking, being outdoors and travel |
Janet Proctor, RYT-200
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Dr. Kristi Dumas, RYT-200Dr. Kristi Dumas is a forensic psychologist, owner of a mental health agency, and brain training center committed to improving the quality of life for people in Southern West Virginia. As an extension of her overall quest for health and wellness, she began her yoga journey several years ago. Kristi completed 200-hour yoga teacher training in heart-centered alignment-based yoga. She firmly believes that yoga is for every body type. Also, concepts on the mat should extend to life off of the mat, and that this begins with total self-acceptance and an open heart.
Rebuilding, restoring, reunifying Dr. Kristi Williams Dumas, CEO Dumas Psychology Collective, LLC drdumas.dpc@gmail.com 304-278-3338 ext. 101 www.dumaspsychologycollective.com |
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Kate Arritt RYT- 200I took my first yoga class to satisfy a PE credit at WVU my senior year of college. I continued taking classes at the rec center at WVU to manage the stress of life as a graduate student. After graduation, life took over and I failed to maintain a regular practice. I returned to yoga in Spring 2012 and have practiced daily ever since. In May 2021, I completed my RTY 200 in the ashtanga vinyasa style at Balanced Life Studio with Dewana Waters, Barbara Mandeville, and Erin Larsen. My classes consist of a slower paced flow that focus on proper alignment and syncing breath to movement, appropriate for all levels.
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