Yoga at Breathing Space is a collective of yoga teachers sharing space, with each teacher paying part of the rent and helping with management and housekeeping.
Students pay each teacher directly for classes.
Contact us to find out more about joining our collective and/or using the space for yoga/wellness activities.
Weekly Yoga Classes
See below for class descriptions and how to contact each teacher to register for class.
Our Classes
Class pricing is different for each teacher but ranges from $5-$20 per class. Some teachers offer class packages.
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Creative, mindful flows and integrated breathwork become a moving meditation.
Taught in the vinyasa (breath-to-movement) style, is designed to provide a sufficient challenge
for seasoned yoga practitioners, while remaining warmly open, supportive, and accessible for beginners.REGISTER WITH ASHLEY @
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Gentle stretching and modified poses makes this class accessible for everyone. Focusing on the principles of Yoga, with a few challenges that are always yogi's choice $10.00 donation recommended.
Contact Joanne to register for Thursday breathingspacefv@gmail.com
Contact Tina to register for Friday text Tina directly: 919-302-3476
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Find strength and your light as we blend breath, stretch, strength, meditation, and a little humor
$15REGISTER @:
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This class is open to every one of all ages. Chair yoga is beneficial whether it’s sitting in a chair or using the chair for balance. This class offers some sitting meditation and stretching as well as some stronger standing poses. The class' dynamic format will increase fitness, be challenging but will also foster a sense of calm. As always, the focus of the class is to breathe, build strength, increase core stability, and range of motion.
Contact Joanne to register for Wednesday breathingspacefv@gmail.com
Contact Tina to register for Monday text: 919-302-3476
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Somatics is a movement modality that helps you connect with and calm the nervous system to release tension in the body. This class is a unique blend of Somatics and Gentle Yoga featuring lots of rolling around on the floor, breathwork, and meditation. $10. Drop in or email to register taraanncarrollyoga@gmail.com>
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Learn a slower & gentler approach to yoga to reduce cortisol levels, calm your body, and regulate your nervous system through gentle movement, somatic exercises, breathing exercises, and mindfulness.
Practice relaxation techniques, meditation, and mudras to enhance emotional regulation and resilience.
Engage in self-reflection to deepen self-knowledge, increase self-awareness, and identify stress-inducing patterns and beliefs that lead to dis-ease.
Optimize overall health by learning how stress impacts every system of your body,
Discover renewed energy, joy, and peace through these holistic practices.
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Prenatal Yoga uses postures, breathing, and relaxation techniques to help ease pregnancy and delivery and meet the challenges of new motherhood. Prenatal classes help expecting mothers to prepare for labor and allow them to feel strong, confident, and happy at every stage of their pregnancy.
Teachers that offer Prenatal classes:
Danielle, Ashley, and Tara
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A gentle break in the day to unclench the body, breathe, and quiet the mind. Work attire should be fine to wear.
To Register: Contact Laura Parrett Davenport at
TheLauraAuraLLC@gmail.com or 919-624-7149.
Meet The Yoga Teachers!
Meet The Yoga Teachers!
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Gentle Yoga
Chair Yoga
Text or Email to register for classes.
tel: 9197447935
Background
For as long as I can remember I have loved being active. From Highland Dance to basketball to golf and of course, yoga.
I earned a BSE in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland and was a Physical Education/Health teacher and later Athletic Director at a private school in New Jersey for 5 years. Moving out of academia, I worked for Amtrak for 11 years and finally retired from IBM in 2014.
CERTIFICATIONS
I have been a practicing yogi since 2005. As retirement loomed and I was deciding what to do next, Red Elephant Yoga decided to offer teacher training right here in Fuquay-Varina and it seemed like a perfect fit. It took 2 years to complete and was closer to 650 hours when our class graduated and I earned my RYT500 certification.
As part of my continuing education, I completed my certification in the patented program “Let your Yoga Dance” at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2014. A 100 hour program emphasizing the use of yoga, music and the chakra energy centers to bring a heart healthy practice to all populations.
TEACHING STYLE
I trained in the Vanda Scaravelli/Esther Myers tradition which focuses on the anatomy of yoga and bringing the pose to each and every individual person, not the person to the pose. I have concentrated on working with the senior population and have worked with many individuals with physical limitations. I have learned to adapt yoga to fit the needs of each person, concentrating on balance, building strength to maintain an active lifestyle and providing a safe environment in which to do these things.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU IN YOUR TEACHING?
I decided to open Breathing Space here in Fuquay-Varina to provide a place in our home town for our unique wellness needs. We were a group of like minded practitioners looking for a home and I was fortunate to find the cute white house on Depot Street and the vision began. I continue to explore what the town is looking for and find ways to make that happen. I also wanted to provide space for wellness practitioners to be able to share their gifts to the public at a reasonable cost.
WHICH AREAS OF YOGA DO YOU COVER IN YOUR TEACHING?
For those wanting emphasis on stress reduction or health recovery, I teach a gentle practice that explores the different poses as they work in your individual body.
CLASSES OFFERED
Have you been encouraged to try yoga to reduces stress, improve flexibility or help with chronic pain and yet find the typical yoga class intimidating? Pilgrim your search is over. My class was designed with you in mind. As a former physical education teacher and RYT 500, I have the training and knowledge to help you find the yoga that works for you.
Join us on Thursday mornings at 10am for as we explore the wisdom of yoga.
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All Levels Flow
Yoga Therapeutics
Somatic Yoga
Gentle Yoga
To sign up for classes with Ashley :
Background
For much of my life, I struggled with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I was disembodied, and disconnected from my truest, most beautiful self. I needed more than what western medicine had to offer. When I discovered and experienced yoga in 2011, I felt truly alive for the first time in my life.
Seeing the profound effect yoga was having on my mental and physical health, I went on to train in integrative, trauma-informed yoga, and have been teaching it since 2014.
I experienced another wake-up call when my dad became sick in 2021. His tragic struggles with the healthcare system moved me to create ‘Collective Wellbeing’ and study Integrative Yoga Therapy as an antidote to what I had witnessed. ‘Collective Wellbeing’ is founded on my deep belief in a more deep, holistic and personalized system of care, for both our personal and collective wellbeing.
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Email to register for classes
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~ Anais Nin
BACKGROUND
I love to read and be outdoors doing most anything. I have a finance degree and a law degree. I had my own law practice for a while. I practice yoga, practice law, and practice being a good human!
My friend Barbara took me to an Ashtanga class in 2000 or 2001 at lunch. I fell out of a pose and started laughing and have practiced with increasing dedication since then. I finally got to become a yoga teacher in 2018 and I love it!
TEACHING STYLE
I teach a mix of breath, stretch, and strength. I pursue functional yoga as I like being able to integrate the teachings into everyday life.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU IN YOUR TEACHING?
For myself, the feeling of my mind, body, and spirit being back in the same whole. For my students, that, and the happy amazement when they can do something they didn’t think they could, or they find that the practice on the mat has helped them off the mat. I also love the spirit of community.
WHICH AREAS OF YOGA DO YOU COVER IN YOUR TEACHING?
Breath work, traditional poses and flows like sun salutations, some strength building, and a little bit of meditation.
WORKSHOPS, TRAININGS, TRIPS
I was able to attend the “Nature and Nurture” week long retreat at Blue Osa in Costa Rica in 2010 and 2011, and it changed my life. The integration of practice, nature, community, fresh food – it’s hard to describe how amazing it was. I’ve also attended an Alignment workshop with Lynn Medow that made a huge impact on body alignment for me as a person, a student , and as a teacher.
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Prenatal Yoga
Gentle/Flow
Somatic Yoga
To sign up for classes w/Tara:
BACKGROUND
Tara practiced for many years before completing a yoga teacher training in 2017 at a studio she loved in Arlington, VA. When her family moved to Raleigh in 2018, she joined a prenatal yoga teacher training at Blue Point Yoga in Durham while pregnant herself.
TEACHING STYLE
Gentle/Flow – define your yoga.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU IN YOUR TEACHING?
Tara is a long time yoga practitioner. Yoga has helped Tara understand herself mentally, physically, and spiritually. Pregnancy and postpartum is such an important time in a person’s life, combining strength and vulnerability. Tara wants to help pregnant people develop tools and build the support system needed to birth new life. Tara has also taught Gentle, Yin, Hatha, and Restorative Yoga.
WHICH AREAS OF YOGA DO YOU COVER IN YOUR TEACHING?
Tara has studied extensively with physical therapists, Somatic teachers, and other science-minded professionals. She brings an understanding of the nervous system and it’s role in the mind and body’s function. Classes will feature strength, relaxation, and mindfulness as well as birth information and support.
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Gentle Yoga
Chair Yoga
To register for a yoga class, text Tina directly: 919-302-3476
Tina has been practicing yoga over 15 years and is extremely dedicated to this practice because of how life-changing it was for her. The self-study associated with the practice helped her grow mentally, physically, and spiritually. In 2013, she completed her 200-hour Prana Flow training under the guidance of Carson Efrid. Later that year, she also completed a Senior yoga training because she was passionate about working with older adults. She’s enjoys teaching chair yoga, restorative yoga, gentle yoga, and meditation. She strongly believes in a yoga practice that is sustainable and sustaining over the whole course of your life. Her teaching reflects her humility in the fact that yoga is accessible to everyone no matter age or perceived limitation. When she’s not practicing Yoga, she loves to walk and attend spiritual retreats
CERTIFICATIONS
Tina has earned her advanced yoga certification RYT-500hr thru Blue Lotus.
TEACHING STYLE
This class offers a gentle approach to yoga using modifications to adapt the poses for everyone. The pace is slow so it’s appropriate for those who want to begin a practice, those who are dealing with certain physical conditions, or those who just want a calming practice. The focus of the class is to breathe, build strength, increase core stability, and range of motion.
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Tuesday Morning Flow
CYT-200
Contact Information
•Contact: kristin@theolivetreecounseling.com
BACKGROUND
I have been a student of yoga since 2002 when I first took a community class. I started taking classes regularly in 2005 and it has been vital to me as a practice of moving through life. I did a teacher training in 2025 in order to expand my own practice and look forward to sharing this deeply meaningful practice with others.
TEACHING STYLE
I’ve taken classes in many types of yoga in the course of my 20-yr yoga journey but I’ve most recently been drawn to a slower flow vinyasa style. I also am a big fan of restorative yoga. I like to use a lot of props and modify poses as needed.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU IN YOUR TEACHING?
I’ve been a mental health professional as long as I’ve been a yogi and I find that the teachings of yoga are a solid foundation for moving through life’s challenges. I also love yoga as a self-care practice for introverts who desire to be in community with others in meaningful ways.
WHICH AREAS OF YOGA DO YOU COVER IN YOUR TEACHING?
We always start with breath work (pranayama) before movement (asana). I also like to incorporate mudras, mantra and meditations as well as really good music to flow to.
CERTIFICATIONS
RYT 200
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Prenatal Yoga by Appointment
Email danielle@yogaalchemync.com
BACKGROUND
Passionate about self-care, Danielle Lange was drawn to yoga in 2017. Curious to dive deeper, she completed her 200-hr teacher training in Classical yoga (Vinyasa) with Loretta Schlazter, founder of Yoga Mojo Studio in Cary, NC, and is registered as an RYT-200 yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance and Black Yoga Teachers Alliance. Danielle is also certified as a Yoga for 12-Step Recovery Peer Support Guide through Nikki Myers’ Y12SR.
Danielle is also a certified Prenatal yoga instructor, taught by Vanya Francis, founder of Cherished Life Wellness Center.
TEACHING STYLE
Informal, gentle and provides variations. Danielle most enjoys teaching Prenatal and Gentle styles of yoga. She brings a great deal of focus on relying on the props to support the practice.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU IN YOUR TEACHING?
I’m inspired by others; I love showing people how accessible yoga is to everyone. Using props and variations to lead students into new spaces.
WHICH AREAS OF YOGA DO YOU COVER IN YOUR TEACHING?
Focused breathing
Variations
Prop support
Gentle movement
Body awareness & strengthCERTIFICATIONS
RYT status / 500 or other
Other certifications of specialized trainingRYT-200
Prenatal
Peer Support Guide for Y12SR
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Prenatal Yoga
MS, CYT-200, PYT, PCES, CPPC.
Contact Information
• https://framedbeyondbirth.as.me
• (919) 355-8729
• @Moves_withMar
Background
My professional background has always been in the exercise and movement space. I have worked with various modalities in pain alleviation for people of all ages and activity levels. As a childbirth preparation educator, I focus on promoting movement during pregnancy to positively impact birth and postpartum experiences.
How did you choose your area of practice?
After the birth of my daughter, I transitioned into Pre & Postnatal fitness coaching. Soon after, I certified as a Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist to provide education and support surrounding the unique experiences of childbirth.
I trained as a birth doula and it became clear that much of the influence we have over our birth and postpartum experiences begins during pregnancy! That’s when my focus shifted heavily into prenatal movement.
What inspires you?
I love serving others. Playing a role in pain alleviation is especially rewarding for me, and seeing clients smile and feel good in their bodies is what inspires my work.
Which areas do you cover in your practice?
I specialize in mindful movement and breathwork practices. My goal is to help you create space within your body to unwind, reduce tension, and restore your connection to your body.
Workshops & Training
I trained as a birth doula and have experience in the labor and birth space as a non-medical support person. I have also completed workshops surrounding cesarean scar mobilization and I support all methods of birth.
Yoga In The Park
Free Yoga at the Fuquay Mineral Springs Park
Hosted by Joanne Wisnosky of Breathing Space and taught by local yoga teachers volunteering their time.
every Sunday, 8-9AM,
May through September
No experience needed to enjoy an hour of free yoga.
Suitable for any age or experience level.
