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Instructors

Yoga is especially necessary at this point in time, when life appears especially confusing and filled with tension, stress and distractions.
It helps one to slow down in life and re-align oneself with the harmony of the universe and find peace within.
It will help diminish cravings and bad habits, and bring you a disease free body, a balanced mind, radiant health and long life.
~Swami Kailashananda

Chandra Om has spent most of her life in service to humanity, disseminating the ancient knowledge of how to achieve radiant health and spiritual development through the science of Yoga. She has taught thousands of students on the science of Self-realization. In 2001, she founded the North Carolina School of Yoga, one of the most respected teacher training institutes in the world. She is the honored Senior Disciple of Sri Dharma Mittra, and teaches solely as an offering of gratitude to the Guru and all serious aspirants. Her intention is to share her knowledge with others.
Amanda Roop was trained at the NC School of Yoga and wishes to share the blessing of the holy science as an offering to God, Guru and all of humanity.
Erika Atchley is a graduate of the North Carolina School of Yoga. She feels blessed to be able to share her love of yoga with students. Erika teaches in great respect and gratitude for her teacher, Chandra Om.
Ganesh Om is a devoted disciple of Sri Dharma Mittra. He is a graduate of the NC School of Yoga. Ganesh's teaching is motivated by love and devotion to the Guru and a desire to serve humanity.
Jenn Marks has been a student at the NC School of Yoga since 2006. Yoga has been a powerful source of positive change in her life. She humbly teaches with gratitude to this ancient science and to her Guru, Chandra Om.
Lakshmi Om is a beautiful example of living Yoga. A senior teacher at the school, she is also a licensed massage therapist and a direct student of Chandra Om. She has devoted her life to the service of others and offers her teaching in gratitude and respect for the blessings of her Guru.
Laurel Williams is certified through the NC School of Yoga. Her classes blend the peace, simplicity and balance that Yoga provides.
Leslie Blackwell is a 2005 graduate of the North Carolina School of Yoga. Her teachings are inspired and in gratitude to her Guru, Chandra Om. She believes teaching is an extension of her dedication to her spiritual journey through the holy science of Yoga.
Maria Pramaggiore is a 2008 graduate of the North Carolina School of Yoga. She is grateful to her teachers and fellow sadhakas for the opportunity to study, practice and teach the spiritual science of yoga in their midst.
Natalie Vestal is a graduate of the NC School of Yoga and a student of the science of Yoga and Chandra Om. She hopes to assist others in obtaining peace in their lives through Yoga.
Nell Joslin is very grateful for the changes that yoga practice has made in her life, and for the opportunity to share with others on the same path.
Padma Om offers her classes in gratitude to her beloved Guru, Chandra Om, and in awe of the ancient science and art of traditional Hatha-Raja Yoga.
Satya Om has been practicing at the North Carolina School of Yoga since 2006. She is deeply grateful to her teacher, Chandra Om, for all of her guidance and instruction. Satya finds that the Hatha-Raja Yoga practices gradually build strength, grace, and clarity. She joyfully offers her classes because she feels prompted to help others experience the many benefits of Yoga.
Vanessa Doherty has been practicing yoga for several years and was trained at the NC School of Yoga. She takes great joy in sharing her love of hatha yoga with others because, for her, the hatha practice brings clarity, health and vitality. Vanessa is encouraged to help others find yoga within themselves and she is deeply grateful to have found the school, her teacher Chandra Om and the path of teaching.
