Erin Smith has over 12 years
and 3,000 hours teaching experience and is an Experienced Registered
Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. She has a rich background in somatics,
including dance, gymnastics, Body-Mind Centering, Thai Massage bodywork, and
Transcendental Meditation. Her interdisciplinary approach incorporates
knowledge of anatomy, alignment, and various styles of movement therapy. Erin's
classes are influenced by her sense of humor, love of music, and wonder at the mystery of life. After several years of dedicated practice,
Krystal Welch pursued her 200 hour teaching certification in June 2009.
She has practiced a variety of yoga philosophies over the past 10 years,
leading her to an eclectic teaching style. She approaches each moment of
yoga as a blessing and aspires to guide students to a steady, enriching
practice. When not on the mat, Krystal teaches English to high school
students in Paris. Erin
Coffey began practicing yoga while studying psychology in graduate school.
Since obtaining a masters degree in 2002 she has worked as a mental health and
substance abuse therapist. Inspired by a desire to aid others in cultivating
their mental and physical well-being, Erin decided to seek a yoga teacher
certification. She completed the 200-hour teacher training at the OM place in
June 2009 and is now a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.
Lindsay
Hill was first introduced to yoga as a student at EKU in Fall 2007. As a member
of EKU Dance Theatre, she was immediately drawn to how moving with awareness
and intention improved her dance techniques, enhanced her performance skills,
and helped avoid injury. This inspired her to pursue a yoga teaching
certification, which she is currently working towards, at the OM place. Lindsay
enjoys sharing her love of movement as a group fitness instructor at EKU in
her Yoga, Yoga Abs, and Dance Fusion classes. KAY FUNK (Photo coming soon) Having added a daily fitness routine into her life over 6 years ago, Kay Funk was searching for a practice that would incorporate her love for physical wellness and include a mental and spiritual connection. Her first yoga class met that need. Since that time she has plunged into her practice and is currently a student of the OM place yoga teacher training program with plans to graduate in June 2010. Kay has a BS in education from EKU and spends her time away from the studio as a wife and mom of two fabulous little girls.

David Smith
received his MSPT at the University of Kentucky in 1998. He is a Physical
Therapist with a specialization in Orthopedics, as well as a Massage Therapist
for the studio. He has studied yoga for 10 years and uses his knowledge of deep
tissue massage and Myofascial Release in his bodywork. A former golfer and current runner and tennis player, David's bodywork is perfect for injured athletes looking to get back in their game.