About the
Instructors
Virginia Williamson (Ginny) has been practicing Yoga for more than 20 years; teaching in
First certified to teach by Shivan Sarna, in
She
continues to study extensively in Yoga and Ayurveda and is learning
more about the fascinating history of Golf and the game's similarities
to the practice of Yoga - using the body and the mind effectively and
efficiently.
Ginny studies, practices & teaches in accordance with the traditions of Kriya Yoga & the Yoga of Sri T. Krishnamacharya.
Her methods are profoundly impacted and influenced by the direct teachings of Roy Eugene Davis, Erich Schiffmann and Tim Miller.
She continues her studies at home & under the guidance of various Yoga masters whenever possible and is especially inspired by Roy Eugene Davis, Tim Miller, Erich Schiffmann, John Scott, David Williams, David Frawley, David Life & Sharon Gannon.
Click here to see the many others with whom she has studied who have been influential as well.
Ginny currently teaches at the World Martial Arts Academy, the Punta Gorda Club, the
Boca Grande Club and A Moment of Serenity Day Spa. She also teaches privately and for corporations in Charlotte and Lee counties.
She is the director of the Professional Development Programs and the President of the Charlotte County Yoga Cooperative.
She also serves on the board of directors for the Indian-American Cultural Center.
Megan Hobbie has been certified to teach by Virginia Williamson, exceeding the Program's 210 hour requirements. She teaches Yoga and Meditation to adults and children, is a longtime meditation practitioner, a certified fitness instructor, a massage therapist & a certified herbalist. Her own journey through healing has inspired her to search, study & share what she has learned. She is an active member of the International Massage/Yoga Association.
Megan teaches our Gentle Yoga and Yoga for Kids classes as well as some of our Spa Yoga classes.
Our esteemed Mentors offer additional support:
Megan Hobbie is one of our Mentors in the Professional Development Programs.
and
Lisa Garside is another Mentor who has been certified through Lithe and Easy Yoga's 210 Hour Program.
She
began to explore yoga after a car accident left her with multiple pains
and weight gain. Yoga immediately helped her cope with day-to-day
limited mobility. After a couple of years she was able to fully
comprehend how yoga can help anyone and everyone. The slow
transition into this lovely science all happened while she worked in
the corporate world. Having experience in the work force allows
her to bring understanding and compassion into her teaching.
She was
able to practice yoga through her 3 pregnancies and thankfully teach
through the last. This brings a whole new knowledge and focus on
what is needed during pregnancy and the benefits of a good bond during
gestation.
Her biggest lesson learned is that the body and mind are
limitless, no matter who you are, you just need to modify each practice
to suit your own body and its capabilities. Visit Lisa's website.