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Teachers

We have a well-rounded and strong roster of teachers with diverse backgrounds. From bankers to career yoga teachers, Baptiste trained to Y2 home grown, their combined experience brings a powerful force to the students of Y2 Yoga.

Our teachers are required to hold and maintain 200-hour registered yoga teacher certifications through Yoga Alliance. Many of our teachers are graduates of the Y2 Yoga 200-hour teacher training program and live, breathe and love Y2 Yoga.

Tanner Bazemore

Tanner Bazemore

Owner, Lead Teacher

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Johnna Smith

Johnna Smith

Lead Teacher

From Charlotte, North Carolina, Johnna (500-ERYT) is a Level 1  Certified ParaYoga® Instructor through founder, YogaRupa Rod Stryker. She is also…

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Lauren Shirley

Lauren Shirley

  Lauren took her first yoga class in 2013 while she was attending Clemson University at a little studio right…

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Terrie Reeves

Terrie Reeves

Teacher

Terrie began practicing yoga in 1999, thanks to Grace Morales, one of Charlotte’s first yoga pioneers. She practiced Ashtanga in…

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Heather Mansson

Heather Mansson

Heather’s fascination with yoga began as a young child, watching her Dad’s yoga practice and replicating some of the poses…

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Laura Hays

Laura Hays

Laura began practicing yoga almost 20 years ago while attending The Art Institute of Boston. Her background in dance and…

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Rian Harris

Rian Harris

Teacher

Rian had his first studio practice in 2006, which was bikram yoga.  He tried it for a few weeks, "...and…

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Jennifer Felts

Jennifer Felts

Teacher

In 2010, Jennifer found herself 10 years into a legal career that was high stress and demanded long hours.  In an…

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Wendy Tymoff

Wendy Tymoff

Teacher

Wendy is the lead kid's yoga teacher at Y2 Yoga. She has been working with children and youth for over 20…

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Danielle Terrell

Danielle Terrell

Teacher

In 2008, Danielle started her dance studio, Zeal for Life Dance Company in Matthews, NC, and also became head coach of the…

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Liz Bundon

Liz Bundon

Teacher

Liz began practicing yoga in 2008, as a way to loosen up tight muscles and release stress. As a wife and…

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Erin Falls

Erin Falls

Since completing her 200 hour Teacher Training in 2016, Erin has taught over 750 hours in the Charlotte yoga community.…

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Mallory Levinsky

Mallory Levinsky

Throughout Mallory’s life, and before discovering yoga, the only time she felt like herself was when she was running or…

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Lynn Hughes

Lynn Hughes

Teacher

Photo: Wanda Koch Lynn says that yoga is the guiding light in her crazy, beautiful life. The endless lessons, challenges and…

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Jennifer Plaus

Jennifer Plaus

Teacher

A former New York City attorney, Jen moved to Charlotte after almost 10 years where she raised her beautiful children, Niki,…

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Jennifer Horsey

Jennifer Horsey

Teacher

Jennifer began practicing yoga after her doctor made her aware that her tennis and running career was over, due to a degenerative back…

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Dorie Fusaro

Dorie Fusaro

Teacher

Dorie Fusaro describes her yoga in one word: Necessary. “I am a better mother, friend, partner, employee, daughter and human being…

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Hannah Blanton

Hannah Blanton

Teacher

Hannah Blanton is a wife, mother of 3, owner of Sozo Art Gallery in Uptown Charlotte, and co-founder of About Face Clt.…

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Niki Leckrone

Niki Leckrone

Teacher

Exercise has always been an outlet in Niki's life. She began doing yoga as a way to compliment her love…

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Greg Feltes

Greg Feltes

Greg started practicing yoga in 2013 at the breweries around Charlotte because he felt more “stretching” was needed in his life. …

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Katie Toussaint

Katie Toussaint

Teacher

Katie started her daily yoga practice in 2010, when she fell in love with the Jivamukti style of yoga in…

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Virginia Koonce

Virginia Koonce

Teacher

Virginia first started practicing yoga when she had a running related injury that prevented her from most other exercise. Practicing a…

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Kari Schenk

Kari Schenk

Teacher

Kari was born and raised in North Carolina. She has over 7 years of full-time practice as a Physical Therapist and…

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Jane Hanisch

Jane Hanisch

Jane has always had an interest in exercise, health, and wellness leading her to earn her degree in Exercise Science.…

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Kristi Ray

Kristi Ray

  A running injury and a need to add more stretching to her workout regimen ultimately led Kristi Ray to yoga. After a…

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Shanna Small

Shanna Small

Teacher, Ashtanga Program Director

Shanna Small has been practicing Yoga since 2002 and teaching since 2008. Her background is in the Ashtanga tradition and…

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Sarah Pay

Sarah Pay

Sarah is a wife and mom to 3 boys and a girl pug. She has always had a passion for…

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Shane Lucas

Shane Lucas

Teacher

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Tanner Bazemore

Tanner Bazemore

Owner, Lead Teacher

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Buffy Kelly

Buffy Kelly

When Buffy was a kid, she wanted to either be The Bionic Woman or Nadia Comaneci. Neither of those particular career goals…

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Testimonials

  • Come to Y2 Yoga prepared to grow physically and spiritually on your yoga mat. The community – teachers and students alike – is vibrant, welcoming, compassionate and courageous. The asanas are challenging, but the experienced teachers offer alternatives for all levels. The often intense heat and upbeat music are distinctively Y2 – not to be missed. Plan to stay a while in the beautiful Y2 facility – the massage services, retail boutique, and Namastay Kitchen also are amazing!
    Diane B.
  • Y2 Yoga is a studio where you can be your FULLEST SELF. All the crazy, loud, sweet, delicate, parts of you are honored and challenged in class. I love practicing there! I’ve practiced at other studios and always leave feeling like something is missing, physically. Y2’s sequencing is intelligently composed to open all areas of the body. They have THE BEST teachers too! The energy is vibrant and awakening. I always leave having had a blast, and having learned something about myself. Love it!
    Joy T.
  • Absolutely the best yoga studio in Charlotte! My flexibility has gotten so much better since practicing at Y2. I do a lot of weight lifting and CrossFit and yoga is like a reward for all that hard work. I call it a kiss for my body! It has improved my sleep patterns and overall mood. I can’t say enough positive things about the instructors! All amazing teachers with such vivid energy. I learn something new every time I take a class, even if it is just a message. I came to Y2 for mobility and it has become so much more valuable than just that. The new studio is super clean and will absolutely spoil you! Yoga heaven!!

    Ashleigh D
  • Greatest place on earth. Okay, at least in Charlotte.

    Amethyst W
  • Love Y2. The teachers are great and the new studio is perfect. They have every class from beginner to the season yogis. The kids classes are great and my 5 year old gets really excited to go.

    Steve K.

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