Jerry Nelms, RYT, meditation and hatha yoga teacher
Nearly four decades ago, Jerry discovered the magical alchemy that occurs within oneself when the practices of yoga
are applied to everyday living. Early studies in meditation and hatha yoga led him to teachers like Paramahansa
Yogananda, Meher Baba, BKS Iyengar, Ram Dass and Alan Watts. Since 1974 the foremost inspirations for Jerry’s path
have been and continue to be the teachings and grace of the Siddha Yoga lineage. Central to these teachings is the
knowledge and experience of the ever present, conscious joy that is the intimate Self within us and of all creation.
With a heart receptive to the awakening grace and an inner smile of radiant awareness, one recognizes that which has
always been hidden within us and never really lost : deep peace, pure truth, blissful consciousness, supreme beauty.
Suffering ends. Sweet blessings abound.
Along with Yoga Alliance certification as an instructor, Jerry regularly deepens his practice and teaching with Anusara
Yoga workshops, Siddha Yoga meditation retreats and home study courses. More recently, time well spent with John
Friend has enchanced his love of the yoga path. Jerry’s teaching includes flow style hatha yoga, meditation and yoga
philosophy. His favorite yoga practice : sharing the wealth of yoga with others.
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Nearly four decades ago, Jerry discovered the magical alchemy that occurs within oneself when the practices of yoga
are applied to everyday living. Early studies in meditation and hatha yoga led him to teachers like Paramahansa
Yogananda, Meher Baba, BKS Iyengar, Ram Dass and Alan Watts. Since 1974 the foremost inspirations for Jerry’s path
have been and continue to be the teachings and grace of the Siddha Yoga lineage. Central to these teachings is the
knowledge and experience of the ever present, conscious joy that is the intimate Self within us and of all creation.
With a heart receptive to the awakening grace and an inner smile of radiant awareness, one recognizes that which has
always been hidden within us and never really lost : deep peace, pure truth, blissful consciousness, supreme beauty.
Suffering ends. Sweet blessings abound.
Along with Yoga Alliance certification as an instructor, Jerry regularly deepens his practice and teaching with Anusara
Yoga workshops, Siddha Yoga meditation retreats and home study courses. More recently, time well spent with John
Friend has enchanced his love of the yoga path. Jerry’s teaching includes flow style hatha yoga, meditation and yoga
philosophy. His favorite yoga practice : sharing the wealth of yoga with others.
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Katie Freeman, RYT, ayurvedic specialist and hatha yoga teacher
Katie reaches towards energy and compassion to help bring natural balance into the lives of her students. Her
teaching is deeply rooted in the ancient practices of Ayurveda, and draws upon the teacher within us all. Katie has
studied Ancient Thai Yoga Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where she received her 200hour Teacher’s Certification
under the tutelage of Master Teacher Chongkol Settakorn. She is a 200hour certified yoga instructor through Atlanta
Yoga Fellowship, and is a Certified Ayurvedic Specialist through the Ayurvedic Institute, where she studied under Dr.
Vasant Lad. She studied AyurYoga at the Ayurvedic Institute, and yoga with Graham Fowler and Ursula Nix, at
Peachtree Yoga Center, Sean Tebor, Tias Little and Aadil Palkhivala. Katie considers herself to be a “Student of Life”
and is always learning from her experience as an embodied soul. She encourages her clients and students to see the
amazing healing potential that exists within.
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Katie reaches towards energy and compassion to help bring natural balance into the lives of her students. Her
teaching is deeply rooted in the ancient practices of Ayurveda, and draws upon the teacher within us all. Katie has
studied Ancient Thai Yoga Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where she received her 200hour Teacher’s Certification
under the tutelage of Master Teacher Chongkol Settakorn. She is a 200hour certified yoga instructor through Atlanta
Yoga Fellowship, and is a Certified Ayurvedic Specialist through the Ayurvedic Institute, where she studied under Dr.
Vasant Lad. She studied AyurYoga at the Ayurvedic Institute, and yoga with Graham Fowler and Ursula Nix, at
Peachtree Yoga Center, Sean Tebor, Tias Little and Aadil Palkhivala. Katie considers herself to be a “Student of Life”
and is always learning from her experience as an embodied soul. She encourages her clients and students to see the
amazing healing potential that exists within.
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