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.
Stephanie Frantz
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.
Meredith Abramson
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.
Mary Rosser
Mary has practiced yoga for over 20 years, blending her background in kinesiology, health, and fitness with her passion for movement. When she's not on her mat, you’ll find her cycling, exploring the outdoors (usually with dogs), gardening, or leading beach yoga sessions for music fans in Miramar Beach, FL, as part of her role as Guest Services and Community Manager for Topeka Music Vacations. Mary also heads the Pedal Factory in Salisbury, where she fuels her love for cycling. She’s married to Todd and is the proud mom of Levi and Lila.
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.
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.
Karley Turner
Sacha Roberts
From the moment Sacha first sat on the mat over 15 years ago, she felt like she had come home. At the time, her life was chaotic and unmanageable, but dedicating just two minutes a day to her practice transformed her life. Along her journey, Sacha has attended silent retreats and trainings with the NC Zen Center and The Art of Living. Her personal practice has been her greatest teacher, complemented by studies with Mindful Schools, MBSR, and Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique. She also spent five years teaching mindfulness to K-5 students.
When she’s not on the mat, Sacha can be found exploring the woods with her dogs or working on her cabin in Sparta, where she hosts events.
Bev Maley
Kai Smalls
Kai discovered yoga in 2006 in Los Angeles while seeking relief from jet lag as a flight attendant. The practice became her anchor during life’s challenges, including the loss of her mother in 2019. She completed her 200-Hour Teacher Training in 2018 and advanced 300-Hour Training in 2019 at BE Yoga Charlotte. Since then, Kai has taught at Synergy Yoga Wellness, led women’s retreats with Rising StrongHer, and now teaches at Elite Gym Fitness.
For Kai, yoga is a mindful way of living that blends breath, movement, and presence. Off the mat, she enjoys life as a wife, a proud "yaya" to her granddaughter, and a dog mom to Bella.
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.
Amanda Cannon
Amanda is an athlete turned fitness enthusiast with a Bachelor’s Degree from UNC Charlotte and a NASM Personal Training certification. Her passion for physical fitness and leading a healthy lifestyle runs deep, and she loves inspiring and empowering others through teaching Pilates. When she’s not teaching, Amanda can be found exploring the world with her 1½-year-old son, Dax, and her goofy Basset Hound, Tobi. She’s happiest by the beach!
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.
