Drop-in price is $15 per class. Class cards are available – 10 classes for $120. $10 for full-time students with valid ID. See any instructor to purchase your Breezeway class card.
Jill Bartine, M.M., RYT
Jill Bartine has been a teacher for more than half her life. As a classically-trained flutist who performs with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, her first outlet for her teaching passion was music. She is thrilled to now include yoga to her teaching repertoire after completing her 200-hour RYT certification in August 2011. By the fall of 2013, she had already logged over 1,000 teaching hours, which made her eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 200 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher). She also holds a Bachelor of Music in flute performance from Northwestern University and a Master of Music from the University of Tennessee.
Having never been a fitness buff, Jill stepped into her first yoga class in 2002, and it was love at first sight. Over the years that she has practiced, she is continually amazed at the benefits yoga has brought to her life – physical fitness, better posture, mental clarity, self-confidence, increased flexibility on and off the mat, and a general sense of peace and gratitude.
Professional musical performance employs controlled breath, body awareness, energy, creativity, rhythmic flow, and harmony — all qualities of a successful yoga practice. Jill draws upon these elements in her classes, helping her students to feel in tune with their bodies and spirit, and those around them. She professes to have “yoga ADHD” and constantly seeks new ways to experience poses and offer them to her students in a dynamic, playful way.
Jill teaches power and vinyasa group classes at multiple studios in Knoxville and also enjoys teaching private sessions for individuals and small groups. Connect with Jill via email: flutistyogini@gmail.com , facebook.com/flutistyogini,
Twitter: twitter.com/flutistyogini, and Instagram: instagram.com/flutistyogini.
YIN YOGA with Becky Maze, RYT-500
Yin yoga is a passive series of poses held for 3-5 minutes each. These poses target the deep connective tissues of the body and the fascia that cover the body to help regulate the flow of energy in the body. It is unique in that you relax in the posture. You soften and it can be meditative. Some benefits:
- calms the mind
- regulates energy
- increases mobility, especially joints, connective tissue/flexibility
- lowers stress/relaxation
- greater stamina
- lubricates joints
- helps TMJ/migraines
- aids in Yang practices (flow/vinyasa, etc)
- teaches you to listen to your body
Practice both Yin/Yang (other types of Yoga) for balance.
Becky Maze is a Knoxville native. She has shown an interest in yoga since her college days. This desire to know yoga’s balance intensified in 2005 as her life changed and growing pains ensued. She is also a Dental Hygienist and holds a B.S. in Health Education. She considers nutrition and overall health an important consideration in yoga practice. She believes that our body is but a vessel for our spirit and we need to treat it kindly. She has been privileged to be involved in the lives of several local cancer survivors over the last 20 years.
She studied yoga under Asheville’s Cindy Dollar (Iyengar Method) at the Glowing Body and she claims Patty Dougherty to be one of her most precious mentors. She has a love for vinyasa and yin. She practices Reiki as well. Her personal yoga journey has brought her into a more balanced lifestyle, which she delights in sharing with others through teaching. Yoga truly helps one find that balance of mind, body, and soul and guides you into the present moment where life truly exist!
Contact Becky at: becky@cherokeeyoga.com
Mondays at Noon – Yoga 4 EveryBODY with Cheri
In this class you will be introduced to the teachings of yoga through physical movement, mediation, breath work and inspiration. This class is perfect for anyone wanting to treat their bodies with the love and respect it desires and deserves. Yoga 4 EveryBODY helps students stretch, learn, grow and be open to greater possibilities. Everyone at any level is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Cheri Pollack has been a student of yoga for almost 15 years. She believes that yoga can help everyBODY age more gracefully with ease, joy and lots of humor. Her practice has helped her find personal strength, stress relief and an inner knowing that “all is well.” Cheri loves to encourage others to let go of what doesn’t serve them and embrace their magnificence. Her classes are designed to compliment any lifestyle and ability level. They are geared to open student’s to their true potential; physically, spiritually, and creatively. Cheri is a clay and mixed media artist. She teaches ‘Healing through Art Classes” at The Cancer Support Community. Cheri is happily married for over 25 years, mom to three sons who all attend the University of Tennessee and loves living in KnoxVegas! She received her professional yoga teacher training in Asheville at the Asheville Yoga Center in 2014.
You can reach Cheri at 865-789-5180 or functionalfunk@gmail.com .
Beginning Vinyasa with Cristina
Monday evenings at Breezeway!
Beginning Flow is a great place for every student, whether you are brand new to yoga or you are refining your practice. In this class you will learn basic breathing exercises, foundational poses, & sun salutations. You will quickly notice deep changes in your energy level, a greater sense of relaxation, and more inner awareness. The approach of Beginning Yoga is slow to moderately paced in order to learn correct alignment and to avoid injury. This is your chance to glean and discover the fruits of yoga: vigor and vitality, balance, peace, a sense of well-being, and joy.
Connect with Cristina: Liamcclure@yahoo.com
Experience and teacher permission are required for this class.
For more information and to sign up connect with Russell — russellsauls@gmail.com
Tai Chi is an excellent therapy for those individuals who in high-stress life situations and are likely to enhance athletic performance in other day-to-day activities & sports.
Russell is a past United States Chinese Martial Arts Council national champion for Tai Chi & Ba Gua Zhang (an sister art of Tai Chi)
Qi Gong is the Chinese art of Life Force Cultivation. The Level 1 practices that Russell teaches consist of 4 components:
(1) Ba Duan Jin (“8 Brocades” or “8 Treasures”)
This set of exercises is documented to be at least 2300 years old. Connective tissue stiffness is replaced with youthful pliability. Helps to clear stagnation of Qi.
(2) Dantien (“Field of Precious Elixir”) Qigong. Major Qi centers are awakened & balanced via breath training, visualizations, & mindful movement.
(3) Joint releases. A set of circular movements handed down from Tai Chi masters that release bound energy of the joints.
Gina Baker invites you to Yinyasa, Tuesday mornings at 9:30AM
This integrative classes will combine the heating, fluid motion of Vinyasa Flow with the surrender and stillness of Yin Yoga.
Our practice will tap into the connective tissues of the body to open up our range of motion; allowing us to melt into our stretches effortlessly. With meditation and the use of pranayama, we will open up the energy channels of the body to yield feelings of fullness and completion.
This well-rounded practice is open to yogis of all levels, although basic yoga knowledge will be beneficial.
Gina is a Licensed Massage Therapist, CranioSacral Therapist, and RYT 200 hour Yoga Instructor, Spiritual Counselor using a wide range of holistic modalities that capture the true healing potential in everyone. Weaving together yoga, restorative bodywork, energetics, breath, and mindfulness, Gina helps facilitate each individual student to set up a solid foundation “on and off the mat” to create a life that is rich with all possibilities and understanding of one’s true nature as well as a greater sense of compassion for everyone, starting with yourself.
Gina has been a student and practitioner of yoga for over 15 years on a personal journey into a deeper richer learning so she can be an advocate for each individual yogi wanting to organically cultivate and grow into a mindful yoga practice.
You can reach Gina at gina@ginabaker.me or check out her web site: www.ginabaker.me.
Patty Dougherty invites you to join her in this great class that is suitable for all levels, focusing on opening the body and creating space.
Intermediate AcroYoga
This Intermediate AcroYoga Class for students who already have some experience under their belt. We will dive deeper into the Acro practice playing with low foot to hand, pops, turns and twists, more dynamic movement and washing machines. Class is assisted by Frank Genovise and Meryl Kerns.
No Partner Needed.
Prerequisites include*: Hands-free Bird mount; Hands free bird presses; Cartwheel in to straddle bat; Hop to Star.
*Though students are not required to have mastered each pose, they must know the names of the static poses listed on the AcroKnox AcroYoga Poster (Posters available to buy or review at all classes).
Introducing AcroYoga at Breezeway!
We’re pleased to welcome Rebekah Luhrs to Breezeway for intermediate and beginner AcroYoga classes.
Rebekah is a certified yoga instructor who has been doing AcroYoga since 2011. After several years of teaching both in the US and internationally, she is excited to be offering weekly acro classes in Knoxville. Meryl Kerns will be joining her as assistant teacher.
AcroYoga is a dynamic partner practice that blends the wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of healing arts. New content will be explored each week while reviewing components taught in previous classes and workshops, providing a space for students to form strong foundational skills. AcroYoga as a practice that is available for every body, age, and ability.
Yoga Basics has something to offer to both beginner and advanced yoga practitioner. Class is slower-paced and focuses on breaking down specific asanas, or postures, including foundational poses commonly seen in vinyasa and other classes. You’ll learn safe alignment through instruction, demonstration, and hands-on assistance. Beginner students will receive the building blocks to practice regularly and more advanced students will find this class useful in deepening their practice. Class includes practice of various styles of meditation and pranayama (breath work). Learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. You don’t need to be able to touch your toes; you just have to be willing to try.
After several years of practice, Amberly chose to deepen her path with yoga by attending Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Landing in Chattanooga, TN with the inspiring and talented Jessica Jollie. After learning more than she ever expected from Jessica and the Yoga Landing faculty, Amberly immediately began assisting and teaching in the Knoxville area thanks to the wonderful Patty Dougherty. Amberly teaches and practices many forms of yoga including: Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yinyasa, Restorative, and Yin.
Connect with Amberly:
Via email: amberlykelley88@gmail.com
Via instagram: instagram.com/amberlyann88
Therapeutic class with Patty.
We are blessed with abundance of students at our sister studio, Balanced You Studios! To better accommodate our growing class numbers, our 5:30 PM Wednesday Therapeutics class has moved to Breezeway Yoga Studio. Beginners & Injuries Welcome!
This class is also offered on Thursdays at noon and Saturdays at 11:00AM.
Laura is an indigenous Knoxvillian and a skilled yoga practitioner with 15 years of power yoga experience. She leads a fast-paced, high-energy 90-minute vinyasa practice.
Vinyasa yoga is a series of poses that will move you through the power of inhaling and exhaling. Vinyasa, also called flow yoga, is known for its fast-paced, fitness approach, synchronizing breath and movement.
Connect with Laura with questions: yoginigangsta@gmail.com
Join patty each Thursday at noon for Therapeutic Yoga. A great class for beginners and those with injuries.
This class is gentle movement and stretching and is suitable for all experience levels. $15 per class. Beginners & Injuries Welcome! This class is also offered on Wednesday evenings at 5:30PM and Saturdays at 11:00AM.
Mindful Yoga with Judson Nichols moves to Breezeway Yoga Studio
The focus of Mindful Yoga is to bring the mind back into the body. Generally, our attention is scattered all over: the past, the future, other places. In our practice, we bring our mental focus back to the body. We search our body for stress and tension with our mind’s eye, and then we practice letting it go. Along the way, we also become stronger, more flexible, and more at peace.
Call or text questions to 865-963-6042.
About Judson:
Judson Nichols enjoys tailoring his classes around his students’ specific needs. Every body is different, and each has its own path back to a state of balance. Since he began teaching yoga in Knoxville in 2008, the emphasis of his teaching has been to guide each student toward a happy medium. If we’re too stressed, then we learn to relax more. If we’re too prone to multi-tasking, then we learn to focus the attention. If we’re too tight, we get more flexible. If we’re too flexible, then we stabilize the joints. It’s all about bringing conscious choices and awareness to your life to give you more freedom to be who you need to be.
When he’s not teaching yoga, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their small herd of cats. His other work involves writing custom software to help businesses become more efficient.
You can email him at judson@judsonnichols.com. His website is http://judsonnichols.com/yoga.
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Beginner AcroYoga Class
This beginner level class is for those either brand new to AcroYoga or just starting out. Each class explores the foundations of the AcroYoga practice. We work closely with spotters, providing a safe and supported environment for newcomers to immerse themselves in the practice. Come and learn what it means to trust, to let go, to fly, and to play! Class is assisted by Frank Genovise.
No Partner Needed.
Introducing AcroYoga at Breezeway!
We’re pleased to welcome Rebekah Luhrs to Breezeway for AcroYoga classes.
Rebekah is a certified yoga instructor who has been doing AcroYoga since 2011. After several years of teaching both in the US and internationally, she is excited to be offering weekly acro classes in Knoxville. Meryl Kerns will be joining her as assistant teacher.
AcroYoga is a dynamic partner practice that blends the wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of healing arts. New content will be explored each week while reviewing components taught in previous classes and workshops, providing a space for students to form strong foundational skills. AcroYoga as a practice that is available for every body, age, and ability.
Morning Mindful Hatha is a moderate mindful flow class with a strong focus on breath, internal awareness of sensation, and body alignment. We will explore the postures and work our way into waking up the body to help you step into your day. This class is for all levels with a general understanding of yoga and meditation. With regular weekly devoted practice my students often find:
• Improved energy levels and sleep
• Clearing the effects of a stressful lifestyle
• Weight loss
• Feeling less anxious
Gina is a Licensed Massage Therapist, CranioSacral Therapist, and RYT 200 hour Yoga Instructor, Spiritual Counselor using a wide range of holistic modalities that capture the true healing potential in everyone. Weaving together yoga, restorative bodywork, energetics, breath, and mindfulness, Gina helps facilitate each individual student to set up a solid foundation “on and off the mat” to create a life that is rich with all possibilities and understanding of one’s true nature as well as a greater sense of compassion for everyone, starting with yourself.
Gina has been a student and practitioner of yoga for over 15 years on a personal journey into a deeper richer learning so she can be an advocate for each individual yogi wanting to organically cultivate and grow into a mindful yoga practice.
You can reach Gina at gina@ginabaker.me or check out her web site: www.ginabaker.me.
Join patty each Friday for “noon flow”.
This is an advanced class and is recommended for more experienced students.
Jill Bartine, M.M., RYT
Jill Bartine has been a teacher for more than half her life. As a classically-trained flutist who performs with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, her first outlet for her teaching passion was music. She is thrilled to now include yoga to her teaching repertoire after completing her 200-hour RYT certification in August 2011. By the fall of 2013, she had already logged over 1,000 teaching hours, which made her eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 200 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher). She also holds a Bachelor of Music in flute performance from Northwestern University and a Master of Music from the University of Tennessee.
Having never been a fitness buff, Jill stepped into her first yoga class in 2002, and it was love at first sight. Over the years that she has practiced, she is continually amazed at the benefits yoga has brought to her life – physical fitness, better posture, mental clarity, self-confidence, increased flexibility on and off the mat, and a general sense of peace and gratitude.
Professional musical performance employs controlled breath, body awareness, energy, creativity, rhythmic flow, and harmony — all qualities of a successful yoga practice. Jill draws upon these elements in her classes, helping her students to feel in tune with their bodies and spirit, and those around them. She professes to have “yoga ADHD” and constantly seeks new ways to experience poses and offer them to her students in a dynamic, playful way.
Jill teaches power and vinyasa group classes at multiple studios in Knoxville and also enjoys teaching private sessions for individuals and small groups. Connect with Jill via email: flutistyogini@gmail.com , facebook.com/flutistyogini,
Twitter: twitter.com/flutistyogini, and Instagram: instagram.com/flutistyogini.
Qi Gong and Gentle Yoga with Mark Drake
Mark Drake is returning to Breezeway to lead gentle yoga mixed with QiGong each Saturday morning during the month of July.
Qigong (also often spelled Chi Kung) is roughly translated from Chinese to mean “internal energy exercise”. It is a broad term that encompasses the many practices that have evolved from China over the past few thousand years designed to give its practitioner vibrant health and longevity. T’ai Chi is the most well known form of qigong here in the West.
Mark’s teaching is largely based on the practice known as Zhan Zhuang, which is most commonly translated as “standing like a tree”. This simple, yet profound practice, over time, generates greater and greater levels of energy within the body, increasing health and immunity, decreasing the effects of stress, and stimulating abundant creative energy.
Connect with Mark: markthedrake1@gmail.com.
Jill Bartine, M.M., RYT
Jill Bartine has been a teacher for more than half her life. As a classically-trained flutist who performs with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, her first outlet for her teaching passion was music. She is thrilled to now include yoga to her teaching repertoire after completing her 200-hour RYT certification in August 2011. By the fall of 2013, she had already logged over 1,000 teaching hours, which made her eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 200 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher). She also holds a Bachelor of Music in flute performance from Northwestern University and a Master of Music from the University of Tennessee.
Having never been a fitness buff, Jill stepped into her first yoga class in 2002, and it was love at first sight. Over the years that she has practiced, she is continually amazed at the benefits yoga has brought to her life – physical fitness, better posture, mental clarity, self-confidence, increased flexibility on and off the mat, and a general sense of peace and gratitude.
Professional musical performance employs controlled breath, body awareness, energy, creativity, rhythmic flow, and harmony — all qualities of a successful yoga practice. Jill draws upon these elements in her classes, helping her students to feel in tune with their bodies and spirit, and those around them. She professes to have “yoga ADHD” and constantly seeks new ways to experience poses and offer them to her students in a dynamic, playful way.
Jill teaches power and vinyasa group classes at multiple studios in Knoxville and also enjoys teaching private sessions for individuals and small groups. Connect with Jill via email: flutistyogini@gmail.com , facebook.com/flutistyogini,
Twitter: twitter.com/flutistyogini, and Instagram: instagram.com/flutistyogini.
YIN YOGA with Becky Maze, RYT-500
Yin yoga is a passive series of poses held for 3-5 minutes each. These poses target the deep connective tissues of the body and the fascia that cover the body to help regulate the flow of energy in the body. It is unique in that you relax in the posture. You soften and it can be meditative. Some benefits:
- calms the mind
- regulates energy
- increases mobility, especially joints, connective tissue/flexibility
- lowers stress/relaxation
- greater stamina
- lubricates joints
- helps TMJ/migraines
- aids in Yang practices (flow/vinyasa, etc)
- teaches you to listen to your body
Practice both Yin/Yang (other types of Yoga) for balance.
Becky Maze is a Knoxville native. She has shown an interest in yoga since her college days. This desire to know yoga’s balance intensified in 2005 as her life changed and growing pains ensued. She is also a Dental Hygienist and holds a B.S. in Health Education. She considers nutrition and overall health an important consideration in yoga practice. She believes that our body is but a vessel for our spirit and we need to treat it kindly. She has been privileged to be involved in the lives of several local cancer survivors over the last 20 years.
She studied yoga under Asheville’s Cindy Dollar (Iyengar Method) at the Glowing Body and she claims Patty Dougherty to be one of her most precious mentors. She has a love for vinyasa and yin. She practices Reiki as well. Her personal yoga journey has brought her into a more balanced lifestyle, which she delights in sharing with others through teaching. Yoga truly helps one find that balance of mind, body, and soul and guides you into the present moment where life truly exist!
Contact Becky at: becky@cherokeeyoga.com
Mondays at Noon – Yoga 4 EveryBODY with Cheri
In this class you will be introduced to the teachings of yoga through physical movement, mediation, breath work and inspiration. This class is perfect for anyone wanting to treat their bodies with the love and respect it desires and deserves. Yoga 4 EveryBODY helps students stretch, learn, grow and be open to greater possibilities. Everyone at any level is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Cheri Pollack has been a student of yoga for almost 15 years. She believes that yoga can help everyBODY age more gracefully with ease, joy and lots of humor. Her practice has helped her find personal strength, stress relief and an inner knowing that “all is well.” Cheri loves to encourage others to let go of what doesn’t serve them and embrace their magnificence. Her classes are designed to compliment any lifestyle and ability level. They are geared to open student’s to their true potential; physically, spiritually, and creatively. Cheri is a clay and mixed media artist. She teaches ‘Healing through Art Classes” at The Cancer Support Community. Cheri is happily married for over 25 years, mom to three sons who all attend the University of Tennessee and loves living in KnoxVegas! She received her professional yoga teacher training in Asheville at the Asheville Yoga Center in 2014.
You can reach Cheri at 865-789-5180 or functionalfunk@gmail.com .
Beginning Vinyasa with Cristina
Monday evenings at Breezeway!
Beginning Flow is a great place for every student, whether you are brand new to yoga or you are refining your practice. In this class you will learn basic breathing exercises, foundational poses, & sun salutations. You will quickly notice deep changes in your energy level, a greater sense of relaxation, and more inner awareness. The approach of Beginning Yoga is slow to moderately paced in order to learn correct alignment and to avoid injury. This is your chance to glean and discover the fruits of yoga: vigor and vitality, balance, peace, a sense of well-being, and joy.
Connect with Cristina: Liamcclure@yahoo.com