Our Teaching Team
Bringing Yoga & Well-Being to Savannah Since 2003
Kelley Boyd
Kelley Boyd, founder of Savannah Yoga Center, has been practicing and teaching yoga for nearly 20 years. Her teaching style is creative and light hearted. Kelley teaches two polar opposite styles of yoga: Dynamic Vinyasa for those that like to flow quickly while sweating their way to enlightenment to upbeat tempo music as well as Gentle Vinyasa for those that want or need to experience more ease and comfort in their lives. She often threads mythology, mudra and breathwork into the practice, her hope is that students experience the magic, grounding and transformational nature of yoga in her classes. Kelley’s dedication to the Savannah community led her to create the SYC Community Partner Program. The program has donated over $15,000 to local charities since 2010, through special events and classes at SYC. Having shown excellence in work, community and philanthropy, Kelley was granted the Armstrong State University Notable Alumni Award in October 2016.Kelley holds a B.A. in Art from Armstrong Atlantic State University and continues to live a life saturated in creativity which manifests its self not only through the yoga retreats, classes and workshops she offers year round but also in her crystal, mineral and spirit shop, Ordinary Magic, which opened on Summer Solstice, June 21, 2019.
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SYC Teaching Staff
Alexandra Mitchell
Alexandra Mitchell is a spiritual yogini with the heart of a dancer and the rhythm of a bassist. She obtained a Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management from Auburn University. Born in Savannah, Alexandra moved back in 2006 to grow roots in the community as a Property Manager whiles she moonlighted as a professional Middle Eastern Dancer, musician and Fire Performer. She began to pursue her holistic path after profound changes when she graduated from her 200-hour Intensive YTT from Savannah Yoga Center in 2013. She began working at SYC as the Laundress/ Work Trade Angel moving on to become Studio/Facilities Manager, then back to Laundress and now a teacher. During this whirlwind, she became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2015.Her nurturing enthusiasm drives her to continuous education in bodywork and energy work. Alexandra’s dance background lends to the graceful flow of vinyasa yoga. Inspired by nature, the cosmos, and the metaphysical, her practice remains focused on the mind, body and soul balance. Her energetic personality vibrates in class as she threads an intention that is reflective through music. Join her on the mat to build some heat, increase flexibility, harness strength and forge endurance, all the while remembering to stay present… breathe.
Emily Bowser
Emily’s first experience with yoga was the class she never attended – she was too scared to walk through the door. The following day she returned and kept coming back day after day. Years later, she is still just as in love with this practice as when she first began. Emily also loves spending time with her family, making art, swimming in the ocean and dancing in her living room.Training: Power Yoga Works – 200 Hr Training, 2014 Childlight Yoga &Mindfulness for Children – 18 Hr Training, 2014 Shri Yoga & Wellness Center – 50Hr Yoga Immersion, 2014 Savannah Power Yoga – 100Hr Advanced Vinyasa Teacher Training, 2017
Jeremy Minton
Jeremy’s yogic inspiration stems from the “yuj” (union) of the universe; how everything is truly connected, and most things we need to heal and strengthen ourselves are already inside us or right around us. It was through deeper dives into yogic philosophy and techniques that he discovered a simpler approach to managing physical & mental health in a fast paced, modern, often profit driven world. Jeremy intertwines these philosophies and techniques in a relatable, approachable manner with a classic vinyasa-based asana practice that is accessible yet engaging. Jeremy has been teaching yoga for three years, and he earned his certification at Savannah Yoga Center, where he received guidance and mentorship from Veenu Sharma. Jeremy’s classes are challenging-but-doable, not heated, and may bring a new perspective to your practice.
Sarah Dill
A native of St. Louis, MO, Sarah’s yoga journey began in 2001, when she attended her first yoga class as a freshman in college. She immediately fell in love and continued to casually practice yoga. In 2019, Sarah made the choice to take her practice to the next level and sought out teacher training, which was a deeply transformative experience. Sarah has a deep love of teaching, and studied at SYC to earn her 200-hour yoga teacher certification. She believes that nurturing gentleness and self-love is essential, and strives to create a light-hearted space in her classes where students can be at ease in their bodies and hearts. From slow warm-ups to dynamic flows, She always encourages students to honor their bodies and hearts and move with their own beautiful rhythm.
Shannon Inman
Shannon first fell in love with yoga as a teenager, when her stepmom brought her to a class that was in this tiny room packed with people in New Hampshire where she is from. The feeling of self-love and connection was remarkable and never left her heart. She practiced on and off until realizing that it was her dharma to teach yoga in 2021. She finished her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training online through SSV Yoga in April 2022. She hopes to bring positivity, love, sunshine, and deep connection to the mat and beyond. When Shannon isn’t teaching, she is working at her little homestead in Guyton with her family.
Sofia Tedrick
Sofia Tedrick began practicing yoga at a young age, as part of her Dance studies. She grew up in Savannah, Georgia and went to school for Ballet and Modern Dance at Savannah Arts Academy. While earning her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Georgia State University, Sofia poured herself into her studies and put movement and creativity on the back burner. After returning home to Savannah and reacquainting herself, she realized something important was missing from her life. Rediscovering yoga made her whole again. Sofia found community at Savannah Yoga Center and there, she earned her 200 hour teaching certificate and chose to become a teacher to deepen her practice and carry a message of compassion and truth. Sofia’s mission is to bring this mindful practice to survivors of trauma, people in recovery from addiction, and anyone experiencing this journey of life. Through guided breath and flowing postures, Sofia seeks to empower and uplift students so they can carry that message, too.In her spare time, Sofia loves to dance to disco music, grow exotic house plants, and bake delicious pastries and desserts. She enjoys spending time with her crooked-tailed black cat, Emilio Bedilio.
Stephanie Jones
Stephanie’s passion for yoga began in 2001. Throughout her yogic journey, the practice has always felt like a sacred homecoming. As a grief and trauma survivor, Stephanie fully understands the value of yoga as a powerful resource for transforming our deepest wounds into our most precious gifts, and this is what inspires Stephanie to share yoga with others. Stephanie is a 2009 Savannah Yoga Center teacher training graduate. She earned an MA in Professional Counseling and holds an advanced 300 hour certification in Shamanic Yoga. Specializing in trauma recovery, Stephanie compassionately supports students in reclaiming empowerment, nurturing personal transformation, and increasing resilience through yoga and ancient mind-body practices. SYC holds a special place in Stephanie’s heart, as it is the home of her very first role as yoga teacher. Stephanie moved from Savannah to Tennessee in 2012, and she is ecstatic to have recently returned to her Savannah roots. She is incredibly grateful to reconnect with SYC’s beloved yoga community!
Kierceton Keller
Kierceton’s passion for yoga began back during her teen years. She would like to thank her mom for convincing her to take that first class. Since then, yoga has become an integral part of her existence, consistently finding her when she needs it the most. Originally drawn to the physical asana practice, she has come to connect more with inner workings of the yogic principles of unity, self-reflection, and the sounds of the universe around us. Off the mat, Kierceton is a lover of the sunshine, flowers, cats, and spontaneous song and dance. She hopes to bring a sense of ease to students and encourage some serious fun in each and every class. She has her 200 RYT from Savannah Yoga Center and looks forward to continuing to grow in her own practice and sharing her light with others in class.
Gabriella Lehmkuhle
Gabriella has appreciated yoga from a young age because of her background in artistic gymnastics, but found a deeper connection to yoga during college. Gabriella realized that yoga is powerful for mental health, so though her undergraduate and graduate education to become a mental health therapist, she also decided to become a yoga teacher as a modality for mental health enhancement. Gabriella is trained in and practices yin, hatha, and vinyasa yoga. Her teaching priority is to guide yogis in a practice that will make them feel relief from ailments, yet strong. Gabriella uses a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to promote both mental and physical resilience from yoga practice. Gabriella recently moved from East Tennessee to Savannah. In her free time, Gabriella enjoys traveling or exploring places in Savannah, painting with watercolors, cooking and baking, and spending time with her pet rabbit and two cats.
Veenu Sharma
Veenu was born and raised in India where yogic spiritual practice was part of her culture since childhood and is currently volunteering her teaching services at Savannah Yoga Center. Being greatly influenced by great Indian yogis led her to delve deeper into the philosophy of yoga. She studied yogic scriptures such as Bhagvad Gita, Vedas, Upanishads, Ayurveda, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, and literature from various scholars. She pursued her Post Graduation in Yoga Science from University in India. She completed a 300 hour teacher training program from India, and a 100 hour advanced teacher training from Hong Kong. Besides, she also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and an MBA in Business Management, Marketing & IT from India. She has taught Yoga in India and Hong Kong for several years, and now intends to bring the benefits of yoga to everyone in her class. Her classes focus on traditional holistic practice where practitioners gain strength and flexibility, feel the benefits of deep breathing (pranayama), and gain calmness and balance through meditation. Students make significant progress and move from one level to another. They see a positive change in their lifestyle, attitude, and perspective.
