Hello! My names Emily Bohn, I am a 200-hour certified yoga instructor. I began my yoga journey at the age of 16, and my passion for the practice has only grown since then. In 2021, I traveled to the beautiful landscapes of Costa Rica to complete my yoga teacher training, which was a transformative experience that deepened my connection to yoga and its teachings. Since becoming certified, I have had the privilege of teaching at my university in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, as well as at Simply Yoga back in my home state. These experiences have allowed me to share my love for yoga with diverse groups of students, helping them to discover the physical and mental benefits of the practice. Currently, I am pursuing my master's degree in clinical counseling, where I am integrating my knowledge of yoga with therapeutic techniques to promote holistic well-being. I look forward to guiding you on your yoga journey and helping you find balance, strength, and peace both on and off the mat.

I began my yoga journey 6 years ago in the comfort and safety of my own room with little to no knowledge of how drastically asana and breath-work would change my life and how crucial this practice would become in my day to day life. At the time I was seeking solace in things that went against my physical mental and spiritual growth and wellness- when I rolled out my first mat and put on my first yoga video to follow, I had finally come home to myself which I wasn’t aware existed, I never knew there was a home to come back to. For the first time in my life I had finally found peace and quiet within myself, a place that I can come whenever I want to feel relief from everyday stressors. Ever since, I have made it my goal to share with others around me the peace and tranquility that can be cultivated within themselves, a way to see beyond basic reality and find regained hope and excitement for life. After I concluded that this is what I want my life’s mission to be, I took Kula’s 200 hour yoga teacher training and began my journey as a forever student and teacher. Being a yoga teacher to me is an absolute honor and privilege, it gives me the ability to expand this sacred practice and show others what it’s like to return home.

Genise (she/her), E-RYT 200, has been practicing various branches of yoga for over 20 years. She has been a registered yoga teacher (RYT) for 5 years, receiving her certification from Holy Cow Yoga Center. She is currently pursuing her E-RYT 500 with James Island Yoga studio and Yoga Medicine® While trained in the classical branch of Hatha Yoga, and the modern branches of Ashtanga, Gentle, Restorative, and Yin Yoga, Yin is that medicine that gets deep into the ligaments, bones, joints, and fascia of the body and counterbalances a highly structured, intense way of living for her. It is where she finds her breath and calm amidst challenging moments. Genise’s classes seek to strengthen muscles through intentional, slow movements, improve flexibility and range of motion, encourage energy flow through pranayama (breath work), and cultivate a sense of emotional balance and internal wellness. When not practicing yoga, enjoying good eats, or reading mostly nonfiction books, she loves taking long walks along the shores of the Lowcountry. She is delighted to be a member of the Pursuing Peace Counseling and Wellness family.

Patricia’s classes are primarily based on classical yoga and include Om chanting, pranayama, and mantras in Sanskrit. She began taking yoga seriously after realizing that regular practice can eliminate unhealthy habits, bring contentment, and help us recognize the divine nature of life and the Self. Patricia has completed the Certificate in Yoga Education, the Diploma in Yoga Studies, Yoga Wellness Instructor level 2 and advanced pranayama courses at Yogapoint in India, and a 300 hour online course at Kalpana Radhika Yoga. She is currently on a prolonged journey learning the Bhagavad Gita.

Alisa began her personal yoga journey over 15 years ago to reduce stress while juggling motherhood and working full-time as a professional counselor. She was reminded that going inward and connecting breath to movement is healing for the mind, body, and soul. She moved to Charleston in the summer of 2019 and completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training program in 2020. As a yoga instructor, Alisa guides students in movement that focuses on optimal alignment and breath, while building strength, balance, and flexibility. She is a previous ballet dancer and enjoys reading, surfing, traveling, and going on outdoor family adventures with her husband and two children.

Anne Marie Larmon is a Charleston-area native and career educator with a passion for sharing the benefits of yoga with her community. Anne Marie first discovered yoga in 2007. Initially, it was as a workout, but she soon realized that there is so much more to yoga than just the physical aspects. Soon, she was hooked and practicing regularly. She was lucky to have been influenced by so many gifted yoga teachers over the years. After attending the Yoga Festival in Asheville in 2017, she was inspired to pursue the 200-hour instructor certification, which she completed in March of 2018. A life-long learner, she has begun earning her 500-hour certification, and as a life-long educator, she has a passion for teaching, which she brings to her classes. She will guide you through a class that will encourage you to connect with your breath and your most authentic self.

Lizzie Langan is a former nurse turned yoga instructor, blending her background in healthcare with a passion for holistic wellness. With years of experience caring for others in clinical settings, she now guides students toward healing, balance, and strength through yoga. Lizzie’s teaching style is compassionate and accessible, rooted in both science and mindfulness, creating a safe space where students can connect to breath, body, and inner peace

I enjoy many forms of yoga, but I especially like practicing and teaching heated vinyasa yoga. The connection of breath to movement helps me focus on the present, leaving behind any worries, like a moving meditation. I appreciate a good challenge and the growth that comes with it, so I try to incorporate many different asanas into my teaching and with a great playlist, of course! The sequence of my class typically goes from warm-up, to a mandala-style vinyasa flow, building to a peak pose, cooling down, grounding, and final relaxation in savasana. I have been practicing yoga for 20 years, but am relatively new to teaching yoga and I completed my 200-hour vinyasa training with The Works in Charleston, SC during the fall of 2024. I look forward to sharing my love for the practice with my students!

Kristín came to the Lowcountry from NYC where she was the lead singer of a band, as well as hot yoga instructor. She found yoga quieted the chatter in her mind and helped her find peace amongst the crazy rock and roll life of NYC. As her practice developed, she found it cleared her mind of distractions, gave her the ability to focus on her craft and unleash her spirit. In 2008, Kristín started practicing Hot Yoga and soon after felt inspired to teach and share this amazing feeling she found in her yoga practice. In 2010 she became certified to teach by Jimmy Barkan. (www.thebarkanmethod.com) In 2012 and 2015 she went back to Jimmy for her Level II and III Hot Vinyasa Certification also. When she moved to SC in 2013, her practice helped her adjust to her new community and lifestyle away from the Big Apple. Her classes are geared to the individual students-mixing many genres of music and postures for each class. "Never before have I experienced such a feeling of personal satisfaction and pride. Whether you are an artist, in business, an educator, in the military, a parent or whatever your path may be, yoga can help you find focus and positive energy allowing your best self and your greatest dreams to come true. My yoga practice has changed my life."

Jessica is a homeschooling mom to four boys raising them intentionally with her husband in Summerville South Carolina. Her commitment to self work and self growth, along with her natural lifestyle, led her to the yoga world. Jessica also enjoys training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and recently fell in love with resistance training for longevity as well! Working her way through her 500 hour yoga teacher training, she encourages her students to show up exactly as they are; there is no need for perfection! With her warm, light hearted and humorous way of tackling life, Jessica knows that each and every person is on their own path in life and she encourages them to show up just as they are. Jessica is a lifelong learner and has taught Yoga for over 4 years deep diving into how the body works and moves, with a great understanding of how mobility plays a big role in aging with strength and balance. There is room for everyone on the mat! "Never before have I experienced such a feeling of personal satisfaction and pride. Whether you are an artist, in business, an educator, in the military, a parent or whatever your path may be, yoga can help you find focus and positive energy allowing your best self and your greatest dreams to come true. My yoga practice has changed my life."