Instructors
Andrea Fournet, CVYT / ERYT500
Andrea is the owner and director of the Arkansas Yoga Center, and head of the teacher training program at AYC. She has been teaching yoga in Northwest Arkansas since moving from Hawaii 1993.
Andrea is a certified Hatha yoga teacher, with training in the Anusara, Iyengar and Viniyoga traditions. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT500 level. She began her Yoga studies in Hawaii, and continues to train nationally and internationally.
Andrea Fournet and Bryan Fowler are the co-creators of VariYoga, which is the style taught in classes and teacher training sessions at AYC, and in their workshops.
Andrea's TV Show "Yoga with Andrea", currently airs on the Jones Television in Northwest Arkansas, as well as PBS/AETN throughout the state, Sundays at 4:00pm. Andrea enjoys sharing with others the many benefits of yoga through her group classes, private and semi-private sessions.
Learn more about Andrea's journey from her KUAF interviews:
EMAIL: yogalady@aryoga.com
Andrea Fournet is currently teaching:
- Level 1-2 Yoga (Sunday / 3:30pm to 4:45pm)
- Level 1-2 Yoga (Tuesday / 9:00am to 10:15am)
- Level 2-3 Yoga (Tuesday / 5:30pm to 6:45pm)
- Level 2-3 Yoga (Thursday / 9:00am to 10:15am)
- Level 2-4 Power Flow (Class will be taught by Andrea) (Thursday / 5:30pm to 6:45pm)
Bryan Fowler, CVYT / ERYT500
Bryan is a senior teacher and teacher-trainer at AYC. He received his E-RYT500 status in December of 2006. He currently teaches classes, teacher training sessions and workshops at AYC in Fayetteville, classes at Marvin Altman Fitness Center in Fort Smith, as well as private and semi-private sessions.
Bryan and Andrea are the co-creators of VariYoga, which is a blend of the Iyengar, Anusara and Viniyoga traditions. Bryan is also the creator of the music soundtrack for the television show "Yoga with Andrea", as seen on the Jones Network.
EMAIL: bryan@aryoga.com
WEBSITE: www.guyyoga.com
Bryan Fowler is currently teaching:
- Level 2-3 Yoga (Sunday / 5:15pm to 6:30pm)
- Level 1-2 Yoga (Monday / 9:00am to 10:15am)
- Level 1-3 Yoga (Monday / 5:30pm to 6:45pm)
Linda O'Connell, CVYT / RYT500
Linda is a certified VariYoga teacher with her RYT500. Linda is our main teacher in the area of therapeutic yoga. She applies her years of experience and teaching for AYC, in her gentle yoga classes helping guide students with physical limitations and beginners to a life of flexibility and increased health. Linda loves sharing the benefits of yoga to whom ever she comes in contact with.
EMAIL: linda@aryoga.com
Linda O'Connell is currently teaching:
- Gentle Yoga (Tuesday / 11:00am to 12:15pm)
- Gentle Yoga (Thursday / 11:00am to 12:15pm)
Jimmye Whitfield, CVYT / RYT500
Jimmye is a certified VariYoga instructor, and she has attained her RYT500 with the Yoga Alliance through AYC'S teacher mentor program with Andrea Fournet. Jimmye has been practicing hatha yoga and Siddha Yoga Meditation for over three decades. Having lived in several African countries as a missionary as well as extensive studies in India since 1971, she has shared her experiences with others all along the way. Her teaching continue to excite and inspire her students each and every day.
EMAIL: jimmye@aryoga.com
Jimmye Whitfield is currently teaching:
- Level 1-2 Yoga (Saturday / 9:00am to 10:15am)
Kristin Loman, CVYT / RYT500
Kristin is a certified VariYoga instructor, and she has attained her RYT500 with the Yoga Alliance through AYC'S teacher mentor program with Andrea Fournet and Bryan Fowler. She has been teaching since 2004 at various locations in Northwest Arkansas, and began teaching at AYC in January of 2006.
EMAIL: kristin@aryoga.com
Kristin Loman is currently teaching:
- Level 1-3 Yoga (Wednesday / 6:00pm to 7:15pm)
Charlotte Ray, CVYT / RYT200
Charlotte is a certified VariYoga yoga instructor. Charlotte is delighted and surprised by the gifts that yoga gives one physically, mentally and spiritually, and she looks forward to helping others discover these gifts. She has a B.S. in medical technology, and has worked in the WRMC lab in Fayetteville since 1994. Charlotte has also brought her gifts of gardening to the yoga center with the beautiful clay pots full of flowers in our plaza. Thank you, Charlotte!
EMAIL: charlotte@aryoga.com
Charlotte Ray is currently teaching:
- Level 1-2 Yoga (Friday / 9:00am to 10:15am)
Elaine Thomas, CVYT / RYT200
Elaine is a certified VariYoga yoga instructor. Her introduction to yoga was in 1994 when she walked into a Kripalu class in Massachusetts and fell in love with the discipline. Elaine has taught at other Northwest Arkansas locations and has now joined the AYC team of teachers.
EMAIL: jimmie@aryoga.com
Elaine Thomas is currently teaching:
- Gentle Yoga (Thursday / 11:00am to 12:15pm)
Stephani Jungmeyer, CVYT / RYT200
Stephani is a certified VariYoga instructor, receiving her training at AYC. She has been practicing yoga for over 15 years, focusing on the styles of VariYoga, Iyengar, and Kundalini. She is a lawyer, and recently closed her law practice to pursue her dream of becoming a yoga instructor. She loves spending time with her husband and two young daughters, who also enjoy yoga. Her other interests include hiking, running, photography, and gardening.
Stephani Jungmeyer is currently teaching:
- Level 1-2 Yoga (Wednesday / 9:00am to 10:15am)
Nicole Olmstead, CVYT/RYT200
Nicole received her Variyoga teacher training at AYC. She has been practicing VariYoga, Iyengar, and Vinyasa yoga for the past 6 years, as well as teaching a dance/movement class. Nicole's educational background is in mental health and her joy and awareness of the healing benefits of bodywork have inspired her dedication to yoga.
EMAIL: nicole@aryoga.com
Nicole Olmstead is currently teaching:
- Level 2-4 Power Flow (No class March 21st & 28th) (Sunday / 1:00pm to 2:00pm)
- Level 2-4 Power Flow (No class March 22nd) (Monday / 12:00pm to 1:00pm)
- Level 2-4 Power Flow (No class on March 24th) (Wednesday / 12:00pm to 1:00pm)
Morgan Armstrong, CVYT/RYT 200
Morgan received her VariYoga teacher training at the Arkansas Yoga Center. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for two years. She has enjoyed the benefits that yoga has brought to her mentally, physically, and spiritually. She is excited to share her love for yoga with others at AYC.
EMAIL: morgan@aryoga.com
Morgan Armstrong is currently teaching:
- Level 1-2 Yoga (Tuesday / 7:15pm to 8:30pm)
- Free Friday Class (Friday / 5:30pm to 6:45pm)
Susan Porter, CVYT/RYT 200
Susan is a certified VariYoga yoga instructor, receiving her VariYoga training at AYC. Susan has been practicing yoga for two years. Her interest in yoga developed as she realized that yoga is not only tremendously beneficial for the body, but also has healing and calming effects on the mind as well. Susan is deeply passionate about yoga, its philosophy, and healing abilities. Susan firmly believes yoga should be accessible to everyone as a medium for growth and balance.
EMAIL: susan@aryoga.com
Susan Porter is currently teaching:
- Prenatal Yoga
4 Week Course begins March 4th, 2010 (Thursday / 7:00pm to 8:00pm)
Terry Condren
Terry has trained with Dr. Paul Lam, a medical doctor specializing in using Sun-style Tai Chi for people with arthritis. He brings to AYC experience teaching this form, as well as Yang styles.
EMAIL: terry@aryoga.com
Terry Condren is currently teaching:
- T'ai Chi - Yang Form (Wednesday / 7:30pm to 8:30pm)
- T'ai Chi for Beginners (Saturday / 10:30am to 11:30am)
Geoff Oelsner
Geoff has practiced meditation in the Tibetan tradition since 1974, and is also familiar with Hindu, Taoist, Jewish, Christian and Islamic contemplative approaches. Since 1996 he has co-led a weekly Buddhist Meditation and Spiritual Support Group as a resource for people from all religious and philosophical backgrounds.
EMAIL: geoff@aryoga.com
Geoff Oelsner is currently teaching:
- Buddhist Meditation (Thursday / 7:30pm to 8:30pm)
Josh Newman
Josh Newman is a licensed professional counselor in private practice in Fayetteville, AR. He also co-leads the Buddhist Meditation and Spiritual Support group which meets Thursday nights at the Arkansas Yoga Center. Mr. Newman has a B.A. in psychology and religion from Hendrix College in Conway, AR and a M.A. in counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM.
EMAIL: josh@aryoga.com
WEBSITE: www.janewman.com
Josh Newman is currently teaching:
- Buddhist Meditation (Thursday / 7:30pm to 8:30pm)


