Mary Lou Buck

Mary Lou, BS in Physical Education, received professional (500-hour) teacher certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Massachusetts, is registered with Yoga Alliance, and is a certified Pregnancy Yoga teacher. She has taught yoga for more than 25 years and opened Yoga for Life Charlotte in June '98. Her career has evolved from a personal practice and love of yoga which began nearly 30 years ago.

"She's a wonderful instructor. We are so very fortunate to have her in Charlotte." - Noreen

Hampton Thrower

A Professional (500-hour) Yoga Teacher certified by the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Massachusetts. In 1989, after 20 years in sports and a back injury, Hampton was encouraged by his physician to pursue yoga. A Yoga for Life teacher since 1998, he focuses on living in the moment with body-mind awareness & helps his students achieve strength, flexibility & stress relief.

"An extraordinary teacher. He leads a structured class with flexibility to challenge each individual." - Stuart

Debbie George

Debbie, BS in Human Services is a certified 500-hour Professional Kripalu Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance. A yoga enthusiast/practitioner since 1995, she has studied and practices various yoga traditions, including meditation.

"Debbie's skill and heart-felt interest in each of her students makes her classes a true joy to attend" - Martha

Mary Powers

Mary, a 500-hour Professional Kripalu Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance, sincerely believes that choosing a regular yoga practice will "unfold the natural states of physical, mental and spiritual health" of all individuals.

After embracing Ashtanga yoga in San Francisco in early 1997, she became instructor certified in 2001 and moved to Charlotte that year. She has taught in many locations in the Queen City, enjoying the influence of Kripalu, Anusara, and Iyengar styles.

Mary welcomes you to practice!

"Mary is a gentle spirit guiding us to new levels in our minds and bodies" J. Johnson

Ann McCue

Ann McCue, certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Prenatal Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance, has enjoyed her Yoga journey since she was introduced in 2001. She fully believes in Yoga as an individual journey that can bring acceptance and appreciation for each of us.

Gail Goforth

Gail Goforth is a Licensed Massage Therapist with a private practice in Charlotte. She is certified in Kripalu Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and is registered with Yoga Alliance. Gail is enthusiastic about everyone (all) having the opportunity and experience of yoga in their life.

Maureen Scott

Maureen Scott, RN, MSN, ANP, RYT, certified Yin yoga teacher. Encourages students to use their breath to create ease in the body and mind while also listening to their greatest teacher which lies within.