Shannon Veres
YOGA INSTRUCTOR RYT-200
I am originally from Cleveland Ohio. My family and I moved south in 2018 for a job opportunity and a new adventure! I have always been a lover of fitness and began my teaching career ten years ago by obtaining certifications to teach various types of group fitness classes. It wasn’t until after I had my children a year later that I began my yoga journey. Having two small children I began to practice at home and eventually became certified to teach kids yoga. In 2016 I went through my 200hr training under Haris Lender in the style of classical Hatha yoga. My training has strong roots in Integral Yoga which tends to incorporate meditation and pranayama as equally as Hatha yoga. In addition to my personal yoga practice and teaching, the other loves of my life are my two wonderful children and my best friend, my husband. I have learned over the years that yoga is so much more than fitness, it has served me tremendously in my journey to self-acceptance. It is a lifelong learning process and I am so grateful to have found it for myself and to be able to share it with others.
Joe has been practicing yoga for 3 years and has realized the many benefits which can be experienced through a consistent practice. He uses yoga as a daily tool to stay fluid and to help maintain a constant sense of calm. Joe has recently earned his 200hr RYT certification at the Sivananda Ashram in Nassau, Bahamas prior to graduating from The University of Arkansas in January 2020. At the ashram he was immersed in a program that covered all aspects of yoga and taught him what it means to live a true yogic lifestyle. He enjoys cooking, gardening, biking, hiking and spending time outside with the ones he loves.
YOGA INSTRUCTOR RYT-200
I am a mom, wife, artist and yoga instructor. My husband and I live in Palmetto, GA with our 2 beautiful children (along with our 3 dogs, 1 cat and hamster).
I discovered yoga nearly 20 years ago, when I was in my late twenties. I quickly discovered that yoga was the key to three missing components in my life: peace of mind, a deeper connection to my Self and a sense of balance (physical and mental).
My practice took a backseat, after getting married and having two children, as my husband and I focused on raising our family. A few years ago, my yoga practice found her way back to me. My passion was quickly reignited and I decided to earn my 200-hour certification through the teachings and guidance of Swami Jaya Devi Bhagavati in Classical (Raja) Yoga at Kashi Atlanta and began instructing in June 2016.
I feel a deeper connection to myself and others when I'm actively pursuing my yoga and I absolutely love being able share those same benefits with others. To me, yoga is more than just a physical practice; it’s just as much, if not more, of the inner work that leads to transformation. In my class, the focus is on the breath as we move through a variety of postures. Yoga is for every BODY! Yoga is the linking of the body, the mind, the heart and the soul via the breath.
My hope is that everyone who comes to my class will leave with an understanding that everything we are seeking outside of ourselves can only be found by looking within. That peace is always with you. Roll out your mat, find that stillness, connect to your breath and you’re practicing your yoga. Namaste.
Jennifer Schultz
YOGA INSTRUCTOR RYT200
Bill Brady
YOGA INSTRUCTOR RYT-200
Namaste, I have a passion for all aspects of yoga, asked why I do yoga, because it Works! I believe, my diverse background, brings a different perspective into our sacred space! My engineering education and professional career, flying high performance jet aircraft for over 40 years brings a strong scientific foundation to my practice. I have been involved in athletics my entire life as an active participant and on the coaching side! Introduced to yoga at very early age by my Dad, my practice became a regular part of my life about eight years ago, I started teaching four years ago and formalized my teacher Training at the Asheville Yoga Center completing my 200 hour certification in the spring of 2018. My practice and study continues every day! I am excited to share that passion with my fellow yogis at Sweet Tea!
Joy Baumgarten
YOGA INSTRUCTOR RYT-500
After being born in South Africa, raised in South America, educated in Europe and extensive time Asia, Joy brings a deep acceptance and understanding of different cultures, people and opinions.
She started practicing Asthanga and Power Yoga in 2002, but In recent years has grown to appreciate the gentler forms of yoga, including pranayama and meditation. As a lifelong student her own practice is very important to her and she regularly participates in yoga and meditation conferences and retreats in the US and abroad.
Joy is a Yoga Alliance certified RYT500 yoga teacher and got her certification at Peachtree Yoga in Sandy Springs, GA. She describes her teaching style as alignment based flow, focusing on linking breath to movement and on bringing awareness into the current moment. With her background in psychology she not only sees yoga as bringing healing to the body but also to the mind by learning how to be kind to yourself, accepting where you are at any given moment and observing whatever comes up.
Lindsey Hart
YOGA INSTRUCTOR RYT-200
I was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. I began dancing at the age of 3 and had a fulfilling first career as a professional dancer. It is surprising that I did not find yoga earlier in my life with my deep connection to my body and movement. I had tried several yoga studios in my twenties and I never enjoyed it. It wasn’t until I took my first yoga class in my thirties at Inner Power Yoga in Los Angeles that I found what I was looking for. After practicing consistently for four years I completed my 200 hour RYT training with Inner Power in California. I love practicing and teaching a Power Flow class because I enjoy how a challenging asana sequence makes me feel.
I have discovered that there is so much more to yoga than just the physical practice. The benefits truly feel limitless to me! Going on my own personal yoga journey has changed my life. I have never felt compelled to teach until I found yoga. This is the first time since I stopped dancing that I found something that fills my heart with so much love, gratitude and joy. Every time I walk out of a yoga class I feel more at peace, calm and blissful. It is my goal to bring that type of balance to my students with their mind, body and spirit. I am looking forward to cultivating a new yoga community with Sweet Tea Yoga.
“Yoga takes you into the present moment. The only place where life exists.”
Sarah Ruiz
YOGA INSTRUCTOR RYT-200, RPYT
Creator and owner of Sweet Tea Yoga, Sarah began her yoga journey in a prenatal yoga class in 2005. She soon fell in love with the practice of yoga, with the connection of breath and movement, and the myriad of benefits a consistent practice had to offer. Prenatal Yoga was the stepping stone to discovering a world of various forms of yoga, from Restorative to Yin and eventually Bikram and Ashtanga yoga. Sarah studied in the UK under Sally Parkes for her 85-hour Prenatal Yoga Certification and under Mila Burgess at Lifetime Fitness in Atlanta for her 200-hour teacher certification. She has also completed an advanced training in postnatal yoga.
When she is not practicing yoga, she is teaching children's choir and traveling the world with her family. She is thrilled to share the practice of yoga with the South Atlanta community.
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Renee Morris
YOGA INSTRUCTOR RYT-200
Renee started her yoga journey at age 40. She never had a regular exercise regime until she found yoga. After one class she was hooked. She started for the physical benefits but has continued for the calm yoga brings her life. Renee’s current practice is Power Flow, Yin, and Ashtanga. She has a light-hearted and playful approach to her teaching so all students will feel comfortable in her classes. She uses an intelligent sequence to create strength, flexibility, and a calm mind. Renee obtained her RYT® 200 certification in 2016 from Grow Yoga School in Memphis, TN. When she is not teaching or practicing, you can find Renee in the woods or on the water with her husband, two boys, and two dogs.
