Jennifer Norwood
Jennifer is a certified Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga Teacher, and Nutrition Coach dedicated to helping others build strength, confidence, and lasting well-being. Her passion for movement began early and continues to evolve as she explores yoga, strength training, running, and new modalities that challenge the body and expand the mind.
With a deep belief in the connection between physical, mental, and spiritual growth, Jennifer creates an empowering environment where individuals can move with intention, discover their potential, and cultivate sustainable habits. Her approach blends mindful movement, functional strength, and evidence-informed nutrition guidance to support whole-person wellness.
Whether leading a high-energy group class, guiding a grounding yoga session, or coaching clients toward healthier nutrition choices, Jennifer’s mission remains the same: to inspire progress, encourage curiosity, and help every person feel strong from the inside out.
Alicia Blackburn
Alicia is a passionate yoga instructor with over 20 years of practice and a deep commitment to the art of yoga. Under the guidance of esteemed teacher Vicki Vanderlinden, Alicia completed her 500-hour certification at Yoga with an Edge. She has spent nearly a decade immersed in the teachings of her principal mentor, Amy Campbell, whose wisdom
continues to inspire her practice. Alicia’s classes embody a rich, “old school” approach to yoga, emphasizing the subtle nuances
and deep traditions of the practice. She is dedicated to helping her students cultivate a strong foundation in alignment, technique, and the language of yoga through Sanskrit pronunciation. Her classes incorporate a thoughtful blend of hatha, vinyasa, Iyengar, and Anusara styles,
reflecting her reverence for the diverse lineage of yoga. Alicia places a special emphasis on pranayama, chakra systems, and guided meditation,
creating a holistic experience that invites students to explore the profound lessons yoga has to offer. It is her honor to share this timeless heritage, guiding students on their journey toward self-discovery and inner peace. Join Alicia to deepen your practice and connect with the rich traditions of yoga.
Ary Bautista
Ary is a dedicated yoga teacher who fosters a safe and nurturing environment for students to grow. With over 500 hours of training from yoga with an Edge, he is well equipped to guide students through dynamic classes that bridge the mind and body. He draws inspiration from the long tradition of Ashtanga yoga and brings forth influence from this style into his classes. With a strong focus on the tristana method of yoga: Asana (posture), Pranayama (breath control), and Drishti (gaze), his classes will help students find come into union with body, mind, and spirit. Currently, he is practicing daily Ashtanga under the guidance of Alexandra Santos who is an authorized Ashtanga yoga instructor.
Katie Gaither Bass
Katie began her yoga teaching journey in July 2015, bringing both heart and intention to every class she leads. She earned her 250-hour yoga teacher certification at Asheville Community Yoga and completed her Children’s Yoga certification through Heartwood Yoga Institute in Florida. Outside of the studio, Katie is a dedicated mental health professional, working closely with young individuals by personalizing care plans and connecting them with the services and resources they need to support their overall well-being. This compassionate, holistic approach naturally carries into her yoga teaching. Katie’s classes are rooted in the belief that true wellness extends beyond the mat, and she encourages students to cultivate strength, resilience, and balance not only through yoga postures, but through mindful movement as a way of life. Expect to leave her classes feeling sweaty, energized, strong, grounded, and deeply connected to your mind, body, and spirit. Faith plays an integral role in Katie’s personal practice and teaching. Her connection with God is the foundation of her yoga experience, and she occasionally offers special pop-up classes designed for those who wish to practice prayerfully, with Christ Jesus at the center. Join Katie for Pilates Flow on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. This 60-minute, cardio-infused Vinyasa class is Pilates-inspired, featuring intentional pulses and continuous movement that challenge both body and mind. Designed to tone, strengthen, and invigorate, this practice mirrors the challenges we face in everyday life—reminding us that if we can move through a tough practice, we can move through life’s obstacles as well. Expect uplifting music, positive energy, and a supportive community, and always remember: this too shall pass.
Shannon Sherefy
Shannon is a family physician and yoga instructor, bringing together years of education, practice, and passion for wellness of mind, body, and spirit. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Asheville Yoga Center as part of her own midlife journey toward whole-hearted living and improved health. Holding degrees from Duke University and Wake Forest School of Medicine, she has practiced at Newton Family Physicians since 2005. Through teaching yoga and leading workshops and retreats, she strives to offer holistic experiences that nurture balance and inner clarity.
Shannon’s classes are well-crafted, incorporating themes from yogic philosophy, mindset, and anatomy, complete with curated playlists. Whether guiding a strong vinyasa sequence, a grounding center-focused practice, or a deeply supported restorative series, Shannon creates space for students to reconnect with themselves. Honoring the balance and peace that yoga cultivates in her own life, she is a compassionate teacher who empowers students to
notice subtle shifts in their strength, softness, and awareness.
Shannon considers it a privilege to walk alongside students as they come into greater presence and calm, on and off the mat.
Kellie Allie
“Yoga is a lamp lit in the window of our home, dimly glimpsed across the spiritual wilderness in which we wander.” Meditations from the Mat, Rolf Gates and Katrina Kenison.
Yoga welcomed Kellie home in the year 2012 and she ever looked back. Kellie has been teaching in various studios and settings since the year 2017 and absolutely love bringing the practice to her students. It has been one of her greatest gifts to introduce others to yoga. She has taught at Hot Yoga Newton since they opened the doors in 2020 and it certainly feels like her home. Kellie has over 500 RYTT hours from Yoga with an Edge and continue learning and embracing opportunities to grow as a teacher.
Her flow and stretch classes incorporate intention setting and movement with breath as we flow fluidly through creative sequences and stretches. Her focus is on alignment and body awareness as well as acknowledging the space we not only make in the body but in the mind and heart. She is also certified in Reiki Level 2 and incorporates this healing energy in her reiki and restore classes. These classes focus on comfort, relaxation, and healing.
Ashley Moose
Ashley is a E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance and the owner of Hot Yoga Newton. She discovered yoga in 2009 and has been passionately devoted to the practice ever since. With a deep love for movement in all its forms, Ashley has completed a full marathon, several half marathons, and enjoys everything from spin classes to high-energy boot camps. Yet, no matter the season of life or the workout she’s exploring, yoga is always her home. As Ashley says, No matter what activity or workout I am doing at a particular time in my life, it always draws from my yoga practice and its foundation.
Her favorite style to practice and teach is hot power flow, drawn to its strength, heat, and fluidity, while also honoring the importance of balance through deep stretching and meditative practices. Ashley completed her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2019 at Yoga with an Edge in Hickory, North Carolina, and earned her Baptiste Power Yoga teaching credential in January 2020. Ashley’s classes are thoughtfully designed to blend mindful alignment, pranayama (breath control), and drishti (focused gaze), creating an experience that is both empowering and grounding. Off the mat, you’ll most often find Ashley hiking, reading, traveling and spending quality time with her husband, three daughters and 2 golden retrievers. Life is abundant.