OUR TEACHERS
Janine Holley
Janine, owner of Alchemy Yoga, has been practicing yoga for over 30 years and teaching yoga continually for the last 20 years. She draws influence from many traditions and has a long list of teachers to whom she is grateful. Her introduction to yoga was in the Iyengar tradition and her original teacher training was with Baron Baptiste in 2003. Her inspiration has always come from her students and she offers a safe and challenging class with a focus on alignment and breath. She believes that the value of yoga lies in its ability to create strength and openness in the body and steadiness in the mind. Janine has also studied and practiced astrology counseling for 30 years and believes that both yoga and astrology are incredibly valuable tools for self-knowledge. More information about astrology sessions
Ashley Nichols
Ashley is a 500-hr RYT, first receiving a 200-hr certification from South Boston Yoga, then completed the next 300 hours at Rishikesh Yogkulam in India. Yoga came into her life during her college years and quickly became her daily outlet for unwinding and sorting things out. The yoga asana or postures are what initially hooked Ashley, but once she fully immersed herself into the practice, the change in perspective and self-inquiry is what further drew her in. Her practice has been constantly evolving and though she is now a teacher, she still considers herself a student with endless knowledge to gain.
Mark Howell
Mark has been practicing yoga regularly since about 2006. His practice is informed by continuous focus on alignment, breath flow, and drishti. Coming to yoga as an adult, Mark believes that the growth and development of the mind and body are always available. Mark sees calmness as a means to becoming open to those new connections. In his sequences, the transitions, the journey into stillness is key to that growth. He is among the first to receive Alchemy’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher certification.
Ori Kilner
Ori grew up in a household where both parents practiced and taught yoga, meditation and philosophy. As a child she formally studied yoga philosophy and received a Masters of Meditation at the age of 16. She has been teaching yoga since that time. She has taught Hatha, Iyengar, Tibetan and Vinyasa Yoga. She is also trained in myofascial and deep tissue massage, and aromatherapy.
Pam Howell
Pam loves yoga. She brings yoga into most everything she does in life. It is not just a physical practice, but one that infuses her way of life. She enjoys bringing people to yoga and watching how the practice of yoga improves all aspects of health: mind, body and spirit. She herself has been practicing since 2003 with Janine Holley and received her Teaching Certification under Janine’s mentorship in 2021. Pam also enjoys practicing Hatha Classical yoga and brings its focus of relaxation and mindfulness into her classes.
Jessica Wyson
Jessica began practicing yoga in 2007 after the birth of her second child and was instantly hooked on the positive way yoga made her feel about her body and mind. She completed her 200hr teacher training at Frog Pond Yoga Centre in 2014 and a further 300hr training at Bhava Yoga in Brattleboro VT. Jessica believes that the lessons we learn on the mat can be applied to everyday life. Her classes focus on the connection of mind, breath and body. Jessica takes pride in creating a flow that can be challenging but playful with an emphasis on alignment. Her classes will help you quiet your mind and strengthen your body to allow a transformation of your self.