Teachers
Jessi Blessinger is trained in Ashtanga Yoga as well as You Can Do It Yoga for M.S.,™ a program designed by and for people with Multiple Sclerosis. She teaches Yoga for M.S. classes every other Sunday at Baptist West.
Jessi has also been trained in Karen O’Donnell’s “Adaptive Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis: Professional Level Training for Certified Yoga Teachers.” To view Karen’s extensive website, visit http://www.yogahealsus.com/gpage.html Karen is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) who has MS. All of the people featured in her dvd also have MS.
Jessi is also a certified massage therapist, with an emphasis on working with people who have M.S.
Julie Morgan has a 200 hour Hatha Yoga Teachers Training certification from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center. She is also certified to teach the Nia Technique™, Zumba, and Pilates. She has completed the You Can Do It Yoga for M.S.™ training.
Julie teaches Yoga for M.S. classes every other Sunday at Baptist West. She frequently incorporates Nia. Nia combines Yoga, Tai Chi, Aikido, Feldenkrais, Jazzercise, Modern dance and more to accomplish healing through movement. Julie also teaches weekly Nia classes at her house and periodically at the downtown YMCA. These classes are free to YMCA members. Non-member may pay $12, which includes a day pass to the YMCA. Visit http://www.nianow.com and use the class finder feature to see an up to date listing of Julie’s Nia classes.
Hana Harb is a substitute yoga for M.S. teacher. Hana is certified by Yoga Fit and also completed the You Can Do It Yoga for M.S.™ program. He teaches weekly gentle and moderate yoga classes at the Downtown YMCA, Westside YMCA, and Cansler YMCA. For an up to date list of class times, contact the respective YMCA.
Downtown YMCA: (865) 522-9622
Westside YMCA: (865) 690-9622
Cansler YMCA: (865) 637-9622
Lori Galbraith is a substitute yoga for M.S. teacher. Lori has been a certified yoga teacher for 5 years and has completed 200 + hours of Teacher’s Training from senior Iyengar and Hatha teachers across the country. She enjoys working with all ages and helping people become healthier through stretching, strengthening and deep relaxation. Lori offers weekly classes in: Beginner Yoga, Special Needs Yoga and Children’s and Family Yoga in Farragut and Lenoir City. For more info, please call (865) 986.YOGA.