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.

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.

Virginia Bubar
Virginia's first yoga experience was over 10 years ago. The class was held in a middle school library, everyone practiced on a beach towel & she was forever hooked. She immediately began to feel the correlation between breath, body & mind and fell in love with the personal nature of yoga. Virginia has a special fondess for women's fitness and loves to help people reach their personal health goals. She feels strongly that everyone is an individual creation and her classes encourage you to be just that. No comparing, no judgement, just come and practice. Virginia received her teacher certification under Lori Finch and has dabbled in many styles of yoga, but as of today Ashtanga based is her favorite. She hails from south Florida and received Bachelor degrees in Business Finance & Biblical Studies. She is married to the perfect man for her and has 2 little people who love to practice asanas with her.

Kelli Clay
Kelli's mission is to inspire people to choose a healthy, happy life. Since 1993, Kelli has devoted much of her time to that passion. She took her first yoga class in 1995 and after completing her 200 hour training she has added teaching yoga to her tools for accomplishing her mission. As an exercise physiologist, Kelli is a firm believer that tapping into the mind, body, spirit connection is key to overall happiness. Throughout her career of managing a corporate health fitness center, teaching college classes, coaching clients and writing and speaking on wellness she has encouraged many people to choose a healthier path. Kelli's background includes a Master's degree in Exercise Science, a Health Fitness Specialist Certification with the American College of Sports Medicine and a Wellness Coach Certification with Wellcoaches. Kelli's favorite part is the connection she makes with people when teaching and she is thrilled when she can help others find the same healthy, happy life she has found.

Nannette King
Nannette King has been teaching spanish in school for 13 years. Her interest in health and teaching has drawn her to yoga and raw foods. As well as being a yoga teacher, she is also a Certified Raw Foods Chef. Nannette enjoys adapting various styles of yoga with varying levels of intensity based on the needs of her students. Since she is currently expencting, she has a special interest in lower intensity prenatal yoga.

Heidi Mikkelsen
Heidi became interested in yoga about 8 years ago. Her first class left her feeling energized and clear-minded, she was hooked! She feels that yoga has transformed her life by making her mentally and physically stronger, helping relieve anxiety, and increasing mental and physical awareness. She recently received her 200 hour certification at Yoga North Atlanta. She is excited about teaching and continuing to deepen her own personal practice.

Stephanie Schoenberg
Stephanie was first introduced to yoga and pilates in 1992 while a dance major at the University of Georgia. After college, Stephanie taught dance and was a personal trainer.
She became a certified pilates instructor in 2001 and opened Pure Pilates - a boutique pilates studio. Stephanie also trained numerous collegiate athletes.
Three children later, Stephanie began incorporating yoga into her daily routine. Wanting to further her knowledge of health and movement, Stephanie received her yoga certification at Yoga North Atlanta with Lori Finch. She hopes to bring her pilates background together with yoga to help students achieve their wellness goals.