Anne Austin
Anne Austin (RYT 500) has been a student of the practice for twelve years and a teacher for five. Anne teaches a traditional flow style, linking movement with breath while incorporating anatomy and alignment base principles designed to develop mobility and stability. Always a student of the practice, she strives to make each class accessible for each individual. Anne earned her 200-hour certification and her 300-hour Advanced Yoga Studies certification with Sandy Raper.Anne believes the body is our best teacher, learn to listen to it. Our mind is our biggest distraction, learn to silence the noise.
Meredith Abramson
Karley Turner
Abigail Varner
After practicing yoga for nearly 10 years, Abigail was intrigued to learn more and share her love of the practice with others. Abigail completed her 200-hour teacher training under the direction of Sandy Raper. Abigail personally practices at Soful and has a dedicated love of this wonderful community. She is excited to begin her teaching journey at Soful. Besides yoga, Abigail spends most of her time being a blessed wife to her husband, Erik, and a mother to their four spirited daughters.
Stephanie Frantz
Bev Maley
Janet Ruffin
Janet has 27 years of experience in fitness and is a certified Les Mills instructor in multiple programs. She obtained her 200 hour from Yoga Renew and is also certified in Yin, Restorative and Prenatal Yoga. She loves to encourage her students to explore their bodies through steady movements that will help with flexibility, strengthening, and invigorating the mind. Janet enjoys spending time with her family a nd her pets. She is an active gardener, bird watcher and loves to hike and walk. She is also the attractions/greenspace blogger for Your Rowan.
Gail Poulton
Gail completed her 200-hour yoga instructor certificate with Peachtree Yoga Center/Atlanta Yoga Fellowship in 1996 and is certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Her gentle, slow-paced classes focus on breath, alignment, balance, strength, and flexibility. Gail lives in Salisbury and loves spending time in nature.
Jessica Jaynes
Jessica is a North Carolina native with a global career as a performing artist and a background in modern and ancient medicine. Her personal healing journey inspired her to continue her work in humanitarianism, global and public healthcare, yoga therapy, and co-creating Mindful Movement. She is a clinical intern in Ayurvedic medicine and a certified Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, practicing herbology. Her research and innovative healing methods have been recognized in the holistic health community and she has been a guest on podcasts including Bella*Life, public speaker, workshop host, and guest instructor. Jessica continues to pursue her dance career as a performing artist, choreographer, and artistic director of a ballet program in Charlotte. She just returned from her second year in the professional studies program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Erin Messemer
Erin completed her 200-hour yoga teacher certification through Asheville Yoga Center. She uses humor and a laid-back approach to yoga that makes everyone feel welcome. Erin has been a school counselor since 2003 and a licensed clinical mental health counselor since 2006. She loves music and rarely misses an opportunity to see a live show. She lives in Kannapolis with her husband of twenty years and five spoiled pets.
Eric Infanti
Eric is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and accomplished twelve-time author, known for his work such as "Marine on the Mat" and "Breath Becomes Life." He brings a wealth of knowledge to guide others on their healing journey, and has a rich background encompassing over 2,000 hours of yoga teacher and meditation training, as well as dual master's degrees in Buddhist Psychology and Ayurvedic Medicine. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate with a study on the Role of Extreme Athletic Peak Flow States on Resilience Outcomes. Eric is a seasoned teacher of Iyengar, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga. He is passionate about alleviating the struggles of those who suffer from PTSD such as veterans and related communities, and offers comprehensive coaching programs to seamlessly integrate mindfulness, resiliency, yoga, meditation and movement. He looks forward to bringing his skill set and love for yoga to the SoFul community.
Jenny Hancock
Jenny's yoga journey began in college where she fell in love with yogasana. A regular student at SoFul, she decided to pursue her 200-hour YTT certification to learn more about her personal practice; particularly breath work and the art of being still. She completed her training under the instruction of Diane Cevallos, Sandy Raper and Robin Blackwell. She loves the culture and community created at SoFul and is excited to play an active part sharing the gift of yoga with others. A Rowan County native, Jenny has 2 children, 2 cats, 1 dog, 3 baby goats and loves to travel with her best friend! She works full time as a health and wellness coach and also operates a small real estate business.