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, 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.
Chris Whisenhunt
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Chris has been a student of yoga for over a decade, Chris recently began his teaching journey under Andrea Boyd Cohen and Jeffery Cohen of Satsang Yoga in Charleston, SC. Chris has practiced many disciplines over the years, and was specifically drawn to the "structured path to joy" that integrates many aspects of yoga that "The Natural Teacher" 250HR yoga teacher training offered. |
Warren Herson. Ashaya Trained. Lion Hearted.
Warren trained in the 200 hour Ashaya program in 2018 with Randy Boyd.
He has had previous trainings at Core Power Fusion in Orange County, Ca. (2008)
He is drawn to hot power yoga but his classes are slow and fluid.
Warren is a simple man who loves his family and is eager to share a part of his huge heart in his classes.
He has had previous trainings at Core Power Fusion in Orange County, Ca. (2008)
He is drawn to hot power yoga but his classes are slow and fluid.
Warren is a simple man who loves his family and is eager to share a part of his huge heart in his classes.
Heidi Jo Pempek, RYT 200
Hello! My name is Heidi Jo.
I started my yoga journey 5 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.
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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Jordan Masters ~ RYT 200
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Jordan Masters completed her RYT 200 in 2022, practicing in the original birthplace of yoga, Rishikesh, India. She studied traditional Ashtanga and Vinyasa flows. When practicing alongside her you can expect a mixture of fun, creative flows, as well as smooth and gentle restorative sessions- both designed to allow you to find pleasure in your practice, and connection with yourself.
Throughout her practice, Jordan strives to create a space that is safe to fully feel, express, and explore the capabilities of your mind, body, and soul. She lives by the belief that Movement Is Medicine, and lives to spread the message! |
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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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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 |
