Amy is a seasoned yoga practitioner who began practicing 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 who she is, not just what she does. Amy’s own teachers are many, but the most influencial are: Julie Russell (Mom), June LaSalvia, Erich Schiffman, Gayna Uransky, Richard Freeman, Sharon Gannon, David Life, and Shiva Rea.

Amy’s experience reflects an understanding that with the continual practice of yoga asanas (postures) and kriyas (purification), we become more sensitive. This sensitivity enables or at least helps us to respond to ourselves and others from a natural state of kindness. This awareness may possibly transform our minds & bodies, our daily lives, and our relationship with all sentient beings and global communities, into a more loving experience. 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. She is currently leading a kirtan (sacred singing) band called Samavayah, that is playing locally and in the southeast. Please contact her to find out more about it, as well as dates & times. amy@movegracefully.com

“Amy Barnes’s yoga class has changed the way I am in my body. I leave her class a little larger each week. I feel like Amy is part healer, part minister, and fully yoga teacher. I would drive from two counties away to experience her healing touch during savasana.” Jill Webb-Hill