Yoga in the Queen City
We love this philosophy of yoga, taking it not as a static or regimented
discipline, but one that continues to grow, evolve and improve right along
with its instructors and students. Grace’s dedication to health above all
else (hint: it’s not about how high you can get your leg or the size of your
Lululemon pants), cements her as a continuing beacon of inspiration in
the Charlotte yoga community.
But wait—there’s more where that came from. Charlotte is blessed with a
wealth of amazing yoga instructors. Following is a sampling of who they are,
where they teach and what keeps them coming back to their mats. Enjoy.
Why do you practice yoga?
Sanity and my physical health; it
makes me feel good.
Which yoga teacher has made the
biggest impact on your life?
Grace Morales was my first teacher so
she will always be dear to me. Johnna
Smith opened me up to a whole new
world of yoga: Ashtanga. And Michael
Gannon was my first Ashtanga
teacher, whom I very much respect.
Then there is Ido Portal, my handstand
coach, but he isn’t a yogi.
Tanner Bazemore
Owner, instructor at Y2 Yoga
280 S. Sharon Amity Road
704.456.9642
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PEACHY
What inspired you to teach?
Teaching to groups is more powerful
than teaching to just one (I was a personal trainer), so I can have a greater
impact on making people’s lives better
as a yoga teacher.