Lori Finch
Lori brings a fresh new twist to the ancient practice of Asthanga yoga. It is Lori’s belief that any yoga practice belongs to the student. Following that belief, the direction of Lori’s teaching is toward developing a safe, enjoyable and life-long practice.

The traditional Asthanga practice emphasizes the breath and bhandas (internal engagements) through a continuous flow of postures. The added emphasis on structural alignment and safety as well as the integration of modified postures into the practice make Lori a truly unique and beloved teacher. Classes are free from judgment, expectation or pressure to achieve.

Lori began her yoga practice in 1998. As her love for the practice grew, she continued to deepen her knowledge through workshops, intensive trainings and individual study. She has studied with many gifted teachers including David Swenson, David Williams, Tias Little, Manouso Manos, Roger Cole and in 2002 had the privilege to study with Pattabhi Jois in New York.

Michele Ann Ludtke-Jackson
Michele was introduced to Ashtanga yoga in the fall of 1999 just a few blocks from our studio. It only took two classes to realize that she had finally found her journey. Teaching came very quickly and easy to her and within two years began teaching in and around the Atlanta area. Her perspective of yoga has slowly developed from physically demanding practice to a more internal journey of self discovery.

The body has a voice and it’s the breath, we must be still and observe our breath to hear. She takes pride in her students as they develop into their personal best in all aspects of life n and off the mat. Michele has had the pleasure of working with David Swenson, Baron Baptist, Beryl Bender birch, Bryan Kest, Tias Little, Seane Corn, Ana Forrest, Rodney Yee, Beth Shaw and Lillias Folan.

Allison Bender
Allison Bender is a graduate from the University of West Georgia with an Undergraduate degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Political Science.  As a Duluth, Ga native, Allison is a former dancer for the Atlanta Jayhawks competitive dance squad and soccer player for the Atlanta Fire United.  While at West Georgia Allison took yoga courses and has continued practicing and teaching since her graduation.  As a practicer of yoga for the past seven years she has continued her knowledge and strength of yoga through various yoga styles.

Christine Maynard
Christine has been happily married for 5 years and is the mother of two young boys. She has been studying and practicing yoga since 1999 but it was not until her second child that she started incorporating a daily yoga practice into her routine. She recently received her 200-hour certification in Sivananda style yoga in the Bahamas where she spent one month studying and living yoga! She plans to deepen her studies soon with other styles of yoga!