Jennifer Stow

Jennifer started practicing yoga after the birth of her second child. She was soon hooked on the physical effects and began to explore the mental and spiritual benefits through a deeper personal practice. Jenn has University degrees in Sociology, Anthropology and Primary Education and presently runs her own preschool named “Mother Earth Playschool” where she teaches a child-centered program that focuses on nature and the environment. Jennifer's natural ability to teach has helped her to take her seat as a yoga instructor. She is presently training to become certified where she hopes to refine her technique and expand her knowledge. Jenn loves to move and groove on the mat. She aspires to teach a creative flow that will make you sweat, push your edge, and put a smile on your face.

Elaine Bartholomew

Elaine has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga since 2000, she was initially drawn to the dynamic, challenging aspect of this ancient system of yoga, however, she soon became aware of the beneficial effect it was having on her mind and body, and has been practicing regularly ever since. She soon wanted to share the practice with others so that they could also reap the rewards that she had enjoyed. So in 2002 Elaine completed David Swenson’s Ashtanga Teacher Training program.
Elaine has studied in Europe and America with many world renowned yoga masters including John Scott, Danny Paradise, Annie Pace, Liz Lark and many more. However, she credits her first Ashtanga teacher Jenny Sherwood of Hertfordshire England as being her initial inspiration, .
Elaine is currently working towards her Yoga Alliance certification
Over the last 5 years Elaine has taught in a variety of different venues in England and America: - health clubs, yoga studios, spas, and regularly teaches private lessons.
Through yoga Elaine has come to realize that we are capable of so much more than we believe, she enjoys sharing this with others. Let her compassionate style of teaching unlock the gateway to your untapped potential!

Andrew McAuley

Andrew took his first steps down the path of yoga at the age of 17. He fell in love with the spiritual aspects of the practice and focused his studies on life's higher purpose and personal growth, finding a strong appreciation for the teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism. At 26, Andrew was inspired to increase his knowledge and personal practice of yoga. It was this spark that led him to Flow Yoga in Leesburg, VA where he studied under Kate Vickers and Rochelle Traupe in order to achieve his 200+ hr yoga teaching certification. Andrew owns his own massage therapy practice, Epidauria: Wholistic Healing Centre of Leesburg, where he has cultivated a familiarity with Anatomy and Physiology that allows him to better honor and respect the state of the body during yoga practice. Andrew is now a newly appointed member of the teaching faculty at Flow Yoga in Leesburg, VA. His ongoing adventure down the path of yoga has led him to start his 500+ hr certification through Shiva Rea's Prana Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training.

Andrew's first rule for teaching is compassion. He works hard to create a sense of fellowship and community in his classes. He welcomes the opportunity to lead students of any level into a deeper realization of their personal journey through yoga. He believes that the harmonious connection between the physical and spiritual self created through the action of yoga gives us balance which we can incorporate into our fast paced, day-to-day lives. When you come to one of Andrew's classes, expect to be greeted with distinct laughter and a warm smile. His classes embark on a creative journey of the Power Vinyasa Flow, but don't forsake the simplicity of the foundations of the asanas. If you want a class where you can explore the infinite potential of the human experience from the safety and security of your yoga mat, allow Andrew to be your guide. Be Inspired!

Maria has been on the Yoga path since college majoring in Biology and Philosophy with an Eastern Philosophy concentration. From college to graduate school Maria taught fitness classes which lead her to try Yoga and Pilates. These first encounters led her to pursue a formal Yoga and Pilates Teacher Training first with Janine Galati and David Swensen and then Shiva Rea. Maria has studied with many Master teachers in both Yoga and Pilates, but has been studying mostly with Shiva Rea and currently serves as the Coordinator for her Teacher Training Program as well as traveling world-wide as a Senior Teaching Assistant. In addition, Maria is finishing Kripalu’s School of Ayurveda as a Lifestyle Consultant after completing the Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist Track.
Maria currently teaches throughout the area as a visiting yoga teacher and also Directs several 200 hour Affiliate Shiva Rea Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training Programs. In addition she teaches workshops and retreats throughout the country and world-wide. She is a certified Power Pilates Instructor, has a Masters in Education, and Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher (E200, T500).

Megan O'Brien is a Radiant Child Yoga Instructor certified in both Levels I and II. Megan became very interested in children's yoga when her oldest son's teacher recommended it for him as a way to let go of anxiety toward new situations and increase focus. Megan truly believes children can greatly benefit in the areas of concentration, coordination, strength and overall happiness and well-being through yoga. Megan balances her class with a great physical workout made up for yoga poses and breathing exercises, followed by relaxation and meditation techniques. From the "backpack" stretch to the "great big ball of thanks", children will have a truly empowering time!