Our Teachers. The light in me, honors the light in you.
Candace Evans, Owner & RYT-200
Candace Evans completed her RYT 200 in Ashaya Yoga with Randy Boyd (2015), 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.
Denise Barton RYT 200
Denise started her career as a Cosmetologist in 1996 and a couple years later, her love of yoga came when she began a home practice. After a decade in the beauty industry, she wanted to dive deeper.
As she’s expressed her love of making others smile, she wanted to make their hearts smile as well.
A few years later, Denise received her Level II Reiki certification in 2010. Finally in 2014, began the 200-Hour Ashaya Yoga Teacher Training program under Randy Boyd and completed in 2015.
As she’s expressed her love of making others smile, she wanted to make their hearts smile as well.
A few years later, Denise received her Level II Reiki certification in 2010. Finally in 2014, began the 200-Hour Ashaya Yoga Teacher Training program under Randy Boyd and completed in 2015.
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, 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, she encourages and supports others in living a more mindful and happy life!.
Heidi Jo Pempek, RYT 200
Hello! My name is Heidi Jo.
I started my yoga journey 6 years ago when i moved to Fayetteville, WV.
I graduated from Studio 8 200RYT in Huntington, WV. I posses the fundamental skills and basic understanding of the asana (posture) and pranayama (breath).
Exploring my own "Journey to the self" is what has brought me here today. Yoga is for EVERY(BODY), and I aspire to make my yoga teachings accessible to for every student that comes to my class.
Desirae Ellison RYT 200
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.
Paul Milam~ RYT 200
Paul completed his 200 YTT at Yoga Power in Charleston. He has practiced yoga for over 10 years before deciding to become an instructor. Paul enjoys sharing the physical and mental benefits of yoga with others and the belief that yoga isn't a competition, it is a practice. He says, "as long as you are practicing yoga and you reap the benefits you are doing it right, this is the goal. He is excited to share with you his belief system and his light. Join him for his very supportive and nonjudgement based classes today.
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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. |
Deborah Graff, RYT-500
Deborah moved to this area in 2004 and took a yoga class on a whim. She was hooked at the first savasana! Yoga taught her how to calm her mind and body so that relaxation was possible. Wanting to share this, in 2018 she took RYT 200 yoga teacher training with Randy Boyd. By 2021, she completed his 300ytt in an anatomy based hatha yoga style; Ashaya Yoga. She added a certification in the practice of vibrational therapy and sound healing in 2022 from Meditate School of Mindfulness and Sound. Somatic movement study under Erin Larsen for many years brought all her studies full circle: To keep the mind and body healthy, you must relax; to relax you must move your body; to move your body, you must listen to your body; and to listen to your body, you must be still. Asana, somatic movement, and the vibrations of the instruments she continues to collect, are the formula for rest she wants to share with others.