Upstate Yoga supports the national standards body for yoga instruction, Yoga Alliance. We seek out instructors who are currently registered with the organization or are in the process of obtaining registration. (may want to work on this explanation)

JANICE BATSON, R.Y.T
Janice has been teaching for 2 years, is registered with the Yoga Alliance (200 hr level) and has completed approximately 350 hours of training in the Iyengar style. She teaches primarily in the Iyengar method, focusing on breath, alignment and form. While her classes are rigorous, the use of props and adaptation of poses make them appropriate for most students, allowing each to progress at his or her own level.

JENNIFER MAGEE
Jennifer has practiced yoga for approximately 3 years and is currently in the teacher training program at the Asheville Yoga Center. Upon completion she will obtain her certification and will be registered with Yoga Alliance. Her style is primarily Hatha Yoga, combining postures and breath in a flowing sequence.

SUZANNE SPITZER
Suzanne has been practicing yoga for over 30 years, studied at the Yoga Therapy College in Houston, TX and is pending registration with the Yoga Alliance. Her style is Iyengar and she has trained with world renowned instructors such as John Schumacher and Geeta Iyengar. Her classes focus on alignment and breath, incorporating the use of props, and are geared towards all levels.

SAMANTHA S. WALLACE, R.Y.T.
Samantha is a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance (200 hr level), a national standards body. She has completed advanced teacher training with prominent experts such as Rod Stryker, Erich Schiffmann and Stephanie Keach. Her approach is caring, down-to-earth and non-intimidating. She teaches a style of hatha yoga that is flowing and physically thorough (Flow and Power yoga traditions) while also providing a meditative and soothing experience. Her classes are suitable for all levels of experience.