Instructors

Andrea Fournet, CVYT / ERYT500

Andrea Fournet

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:

Andrea Fournet is currently teaching:

Bryan Fowler, CVYT / ERYT500

Bryan Fowler

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.

WEBSITE: www.guyyoga.com

Bryan Fowler is currently teaching:

Linda O'Connell, CVYT / RYT500

Linda O'Connell

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.

Linda O'Connell is currently teaching:

Jimmye Whitfield, CVYT / RYT500

Jimmye Whitfield

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.

Jimmye Whitfield is currently teaching:

Kristin Loman, CVYT / RYT500

Kristin Loman

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.

Kristin Loman is currently teaching:

Charlotte Ray, CVYT / RYT200

Charlotte Ray

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!

Charlotte Ray is currently teaching:

Elaine Thomas, CVYT / RYT200

Elaine Thomas

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.

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Stephani Jungmeyer, CVYT / RYT200

Stephani Jungmeyer

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:

Nicole Olmstead, CVYT/RYT200

Nicole Olmstead

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.

Nicole Olmstead is currently teaching:

Morgan Armstrong, CVYT/RYT 200

Morgan Armstrong

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.

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Susan Porter, CVYT/RYT 200

Susan Porter

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.

Susan Porter is currently teaching:

Terry Condren

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.

Terry Condren is currently teaching:

Geoff Oelsner

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.

Geoff Oelsner is currently teaching:

Josh Newman

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.

WEBSITE: www.janewman.com

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