Aikya (noun).
Sanskrit for Unity, Oneness
Ann Aikya Carroll lives both on Tybee Island, Georgia (Savannah, Georgia) and in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is a reformed Vice President from the corporate world who (now) joyfully shares yoga, meditation and relaxation with the world. She also helps parents with childbirth education and as a birth doula. She is a 500-Level Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, a registered Pregnancy Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, a member of the Integral Yoga® Teachers Association and founder and member of The Savannah Area Teachers of Yoga Association (SATYA). In addition to her yoga practice, Ann is certified as a Childbirth Educator, a Labor Doula and a Hypnobirthing® Instructor. She has been honored to attend and assist with more than 200 babies into the world. A dedicated user of Essential Oils throughout her adult life, Ann found doTERRA essential oils in 2014 and realized the miraculous therapeutic benefits of these high-quality oils. She joyfully shares those amazing oils with her yoga and doula clients. Ann shares her life with her love (& husband), Vince, and her sweet adventure dog, Molly.
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Upcoming Classes
A Grateful Heart: Acoustic Yoga by the Lake in Knoxville, TN. Sunday, November 8th 4PM. Find your calm by the water with a gentle, nourishing yoga flow accompanied by live acoustic music by Brother Albatross. As we welcome the month of thankfulness, we’ll slow down, breathe deeply and connect with the gratitude within us. Let the lake’s peaceful beauty, soft music and golden light soothe your spirit and awaken your grateful heart. Please bring a mat and any props that you enjoy using. CLICK HERE to sign up.
Pregnancy Yoga Five-week series in Knoxville, Tennessee. Wednesdays 5:30PM on Nov 11-Dec 17.
The next 5 -week Pregnancy Yoga Series will be held at The Bunny Hive (4315 Kingston Pike, Ste 130) in Knoxville, TN on November 11 - December 17th (skipping 11/25). Pregnancy is a roller-coaster time where your boy makes so many changes as it miraculously grows a baby. Pregnancy yoga helps mentally, physically and spiritually… with all the accompanying ups and (sometimes) downs of pregnancy. Having the continuity & community of pregnant mamas is one of the best way to ride the waves. Ann sprinkles her knowledge as a certified pregnancy yoga teacher, birth doula, childbirth educator and hypnobirthing instructor in every class Join us! CLICK HERE to register. or text Ann at 912.704.7650 for more information.
Private Yoga Classes in Knoxville, Tennessee (by the lake or at your home), including individual or small group instruction, specialized deep dives into yoga techniques and philosophy; girls trips; family gatherings; bachelorettes; birthday and wedding parties (or any other occasion that we could celebrate with yoga!) In Knoxville, Tennessee CLICK HERE to inquire.
Hypnosis + Hands-on Techniques for Childbirth in Knoxville, Tennessee. This three-week series is designed to give parents-to-be all the physical and mental tools that will be helpful during Labor & Delivery. Private lessons also available. Text Ann at 912.704.7650 for information about private classes.
Yoga Classes at The Yoga Mix in Lenoir City, TN
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Regular Class Schedule includes:
Mon 5: 15PM Gentle Yoga Flow
Tues 12PM Slow Flow and Restore
Thur 10:30AM Gentle Yoga
Thur 5:15PM Gentle Yoga
Yoga Classes at The Yoga Mix in Maryville, TN
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Regular Class Schedule includes:
Mon 10AM Slow Flow & Restore
Fri 9:30 AM Slow Flow & Restore
Sat 10:45 Gentle Yoga