Amy Barnes - Instructors - Nashville Iyengar Yoga at 12South Yoga Studio

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Amy Barnes

Amy is a seasoned practitioner who began learning yoga in the late 1970's. A Nashville native, she grew up with a yogini Mom and a grandmother who practiced to the "Richard Hittleman" yoga albums. Yoga runs deep, so to speak, a large part of whom she is, not just what she does. Amy's own teachers are many, but the most influential are Julie Russell (Mom), June LaSalvia, Erich Schiffmann, Gayna Uransky, Richard Freeman, Sharon Gannon, David Life, and Shiva Rea.

Amy's experience reflects the understanding that, with the continual practice of yoga asanas (postures) and kriyas (purification), we become more sensitive. This sensitivity prompts us to respond to others and ourselves from a natural state of kindness, and this awareness allows our relationship with all sentient beings to be more loving. Amy's playful and energetic style encourages students' inner curiosity and exploration of one's individual & unique experience.

Amy teaches from a life richly lived, drawing on her background in the arts, theatre, dance, and music. She is a certified (body oriented) psychotherapist and had a private and group practice in Boulder, Colorado for several years. Amy has been an affiliate broker with Village Real Estate since 1997. You may check out her website www.movegracefully.com. She is currently working with a devoted group of yogi musicians to offer kirtan (devotional singing) to her community.

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