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Naomi Gogas
Yoga for me is about the journey, not an end goal. My journey has truly been life changing...hard to put into words honestly. Body awareness, mindfulness, peacefulness, clarity are a few things that stand out...seeing all of the little things blossom into this amazing experience for me, is simply put...AWESOME.
I completed my 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training with Art of Yoga and registered for my RYT 200 in June 2019. November 2019, I had my first ever MRI to hopefully discover what was causing a paralyzing sensation in my legs. In January 2020, I had spinal surgery to remove a large benign tumor from my L4 L5 vertebrae. The tumor had been with me for a while, and it changed the shape of my bone! I am so thankful to my yoga practice to help me understand something was not right with my body. Recovery was an experience all in itself as well, and thankfully, I’m back to normal movements and getting stronger everyday. I encourage use of props and modifications to help encourage proper alignment allowing your body to get the most benefit from your practice. I love yoga and you might too...Join me! I look forward to sharing my practice with you! Morgan Fleming
Morgan’s yoga journey began in 2015 on a whim. Attending a free course offered by her college, the first thing she noticed about yoga was how it grew her inner grace and self-love, and thus how much easier it became to give grace and love to those around her.
She continued passively practicing asana until 2020, when one of her teachers encouraged her to become certified to share the practice. Through a three year journey, she became passionate about all aspects of yoga and its role in humanity’s path to self-discovery. You can expect transformational breath work, unique asana flows and intentional yin-based closings in Morgan’s classes. She believes in yoga as a holistic approach to both fitness and life, and is happy to not only guide students, but grow with them and meet their specific needs. Morgan aims to guide her students toward the same inner light she found through yoga, supporting them in whatever flow is necessary for their growth. She lives by one phrase: “If you’re not amazed most of the time, you’re not paying attention,” and hopes to bring this truth to others as well. In her spare time, Morgan can be found painting, cooking, and caring for animals. Jeffrey Oakman
Jeffrey Oakman originates from Central Florida and has been making music since the age of nine.
After years spent performing classical music and musical theatre, he has since shifted his intention to helping others find peace and transformation. His sound experiences explore many instruments, both ancient and modern. He has invested his efforts into researching and experimenting with the consciousness-shifting power of sound, and how it can be used to bring healing to all people from all walks of life. |
Brock Gallops
Before the Covid-19 Pandemic hit, I was looking for something to reduce my stress I was enduring in a job. The stress had been persistent for three years at this time. At home I began doing things here and there but mainly focusing on stretches and easing the mind.
About two months into Covid, I wanted to begin practicing on a regular basis, but all the studios were closed and I wasn't receptive to online classes, mostly because I was still new to Yoga. It wasn't until I found Art of Yoga in 2022 that I began my love affair. I found my "vice" that helped me release. I began taking as many classes and styles as possible and taking teacher training as well. I wanted to learn more! The more I discovered and the better I felt in life, and I realized I needed to spread the word and show people how Yoga can make their lives so much better. I'm an athlete and at the age of 40, I still play some sports. I noticed a major improvement in my level of play after practicing Yoga, and I aspire to work with athletes in the future to assist in recovery and core training. My goal is to deliver outstanding instruction and deliver the Universe's greatest gift which I feel is Yoga. Elise Feinberg
Elise has been practicing yoga for over 15 years, attending classes at several local studios. For three years she studied with Sarah Nordin, a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. Elise has attended yoga workshops with Eddy Marks, Mary Obendorfer and Livia Shapiro-Cohen.
In February 2017 at the age of 70, Elise completed her 200-hour teacher certification at Yogafly in Auburn, Alabama. Practicing and teaching yoga is one of her life passions. Elise and Bob, her husband of 54 years, own Feinberg Center for Well-Being since 1982. Their passion is to teach people to live a balanced lifestyle and eat healthfully. They have two children and five grandchildren. Elise believes you can do yoga and benefit at any age. Yogi Aftab
Yogi Aftab is an eRYT-500 teacher specializing in Kundalini Yoga. His teaching career spans for more than 46 years of inspiring students to go pass their limitations in Europe, Australia, South America, the US and the Caribbean.
At eleven years old he discovered Yoga, and under the guidance of Yogi Bhajan, he completed his teacher training in 1972 at one of his Ashrams in Arizona. He is a strict vegetarian, likes to make herbal tinctures, does energetic healing, enjoys chanting, and loves cold showers. He is here now with us in Columbus, and is looking forward to meeting you! Versandra Kennebrew
Versandra Kennebrew, ICHC, discovered yoga twenty years ago during her massage therapy certification at Irene's Myomassology Institute in Detroit, Michigan.
After providing massages for more than 2000 clients and receiving her health coach certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, she returned to yoga in 2019 and studied at Kashi Atlanta Ashram for her 200-Hour CYTT. Versandra is committed to sharing the message of healing and transformation through living a holistic lifestyle on stages and in studios big and small. She is the president of Optimal Living Education & Retreats. |
