Nicole, owner, lead teacher E-RYT 500, YACEP

Nicole is the founder and lead teacher of Pink Lotus Yoga Center. Her yoga journey started over 15 years ago and deepened through a powerful period of healing. ...After being diagnosed with Graves' disease, she found her way back to yoga. Through consistent practice, breath, mindful movement and faith she experienced profound healing. Crediting God and yoga for her transformation she made it the foundation for both her teaching and the creation of Pink Lotus. She is a 500-hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) and has studied with many teachers across a wide range of yoga traditions, continually deepening her knowledge. Nicole is deeply committed to sharing the wisdom passed down through her. She has led multiple Yoga Teacher Trainings, mentoring over 50 new teachers. Her teaching honors both yin and yang practices, balancing effort and ease from her long standing, challenging Saturday Special class (where the only rule is to have fun), to her calming Monday night Yin. She also introduced Swing Yoga and SUP Yoga to Lexington, expanding how students experience movement. Rooted in the belief that yoga is for everybody and every body, Nicole is passionate about creating a welcoming, supportive community. Beyond the studio, she draws wisdom from life's ongoing lessons, with her son standing as one of her greatest teachers.

Denis Ann RYT 200

Denis Ann has found Swarupa, which means, "loving what you do; sitting in your own essence," in her yoga practice and wanted to bring that love and joy to others. ...Denis Ann sees teaching yoga as an act of love, caring and giving back. She considers it a privilege to share her knowledge of yoga and the many healthy benefits that yoga produces in the body and mind. It is her intention that people journey through their own personal yogic path and find the joy of yoga on and off the mat. Denis Ann received her 200-hour yoga teacher training from Sakhi Yoga in Columbia, SC in 2013. She continues to deepen her study with her personal practice, workshops and reading a vast collection of books on yoga. She has been teaching yoga for 7 years and currently teaches at Pink Lotus Yoga Center since its inception in August 2011. Denis Ann honors the glory of all the yogis and yoginis who have share their love of yoga at Pink Lotus Yoga Center.

Marguerite RYT 230

Marguerite has been practicing and teaching Yoga for over 20 years. A certified fitness instructor and personal trainer, she came to Yoga through friends and mentors in the field.... Specifically, Kelly Branning led her to PLYC and Nicole in 2014 and Marguerite knew she had found her Yoga home. She completed her RYT 230 through Pink Lotus in 2015 and her life has been enhanced through the practice and the people she's met along the way.

While a fan of power, hot, and Vinyasa Yoga, Marguerite's practice has evolved to include more Yin and "Yinyasa" flows. She enjoys sharing Yoga and meditation practice with people and helping them to recognize the light of the Divine within themselves and others.

Marguerite is grateful to Nicole for bringing her into the PLYC kula and allowing her to continue teaching via Pink Lotus' live online classes.

Christie RYT 200

Christie started practicing yoga at Pink Lotus in the fall of 2015, seeking to improve her flexibility and balance. She found so much more than expected — both a ...holistic method to integrate body, mind, and spirit, as well as a loving, welcoming kula to support her journey. Finding herself in the fortunate position of being able to leave the legal profession at the end of 2019, she enrolled in yoga teacher training (YTT) at Pink Lotus in 2020. In addition to deepening her practice in innumerable ways, YTT provided much needed community and sanctuary during the worst of the COVID pandemic. When she is not on her mat practicing or teaching, Christie enjoys reading, gardening, paddle boarding, listening to music, and antiquing. Her husband of 30+ years is her usual partner in crime, frequently joined by their senior dachshund (the boss, of course) and occasionally by their grown son, daughter, and son-in-law.

Alison E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP

Alison teaches many styles of yoga; vinyasa, yin, restorative, gentle and chair yoga. She was introduced to yoga in 1990, Kripalu yoga, a gentle form of yoga described as meditation ...in motion. After a weekend workshop called Life In Transformation at theKripalu Retreat Center, she discovered the impact that yoga practice has on relieving stress.

In 2007, She completed a 100-hour Immersion with Stacey Millner-Collins in Anusarayoga. This style of yoga focuses on the universal principles of alignment. She completed a 200-hour RYT certification in 2016 and 500-hour RYT certification in 2019.

Prior to practicing yoga, Alison suffered from sciatica to the extent that it would wake her in the middle of the night. None of the treatments helped. After a few months of doing anusara yoga, it was gone. Physical effects of her scoliosis were also alleviated. She attributes this to the alignment principles of Anusara yoga and an in depth study of anatomy, biomechanics and the energetic body with many well known teachers: Doug Keller, Jason Crandall, Noah Maze, Kristine Kaoverii-Weber, Amy Ipoliti, Desiree Rumbaugh, Christina Sell, Betsy Downing, Prof. Bill Mahony, Prof. Douglas Brooks and others.

Alison believes "Yoga is really a training ground for life, that outer yoga is preparation for the inner journey to a joyful and peaceful self.

"Yoga is not the image we often see in a magazine. Yoga is about strengthening the body and mind and transcending the constant turnings of thought that causes unnecessary suffering. It is a practice for life. If you have a body and breath then you can do yoga.

Alison has extensive training in "yoga for a healthy spine," best practices for avoiding or practicing with injuries, "yoga for wellness," yoga for "trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD," "subtle body yoga," and "yoga for cancer and chronic illness." In addition to group, classes in yoga for wellness at the studio, Alison is available by appointment through the studio for private sessions.

Caroline W. RYT 200

Caroline finds beauty and grounding in the yoga flow, in mindful movement and conscious breath. As a wife, artist and mother, she comes to her mat to be both centered and inspired. ...Her intention is to share that inspiration with you in every class.

Caroline first came to yoga to create ease in pregnancy. It quickly became an important way to care for her mind and body as she has grown her young family. In those early years she enjoyed building her home yoga practice, sneaking away to the mat during nap times, until she mustered the bravery to join community classes. In 2018 Caroline began practicing with and training under the lovely folks at Pink Lotus Yoga Center earning her RYT200 teacher certification in June 2020, and has been teaching since.

Courtney RYT 200

Courtney began practicing Yoga in 2002. She felt an instant connection to the practice and immersed herself in several modalities, studying Kundalini, ...Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Restorative, Yin, Acro, and Hoop Yoga. She received her RYT-200 certification in 2017 and has taught at gyms, yoga studios, and festivals throughout Arizona, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina & South Carolina. In addition to private and group classes, Courtney leads monthly workshops, clinics, guided meditation circles, and sound baths. Courtney enjoys sharing her passion for meditation and sound healing, weaving mindfulness practices into her yoga classes with singing bowls, Rav Vast drums, Native American flutes, chimes, solfeggio tuning forks, and a gong to encourage awakening into the generous present moment. Courtney is also a Reiki Master, a Sound Healer, a Social Media Manager, and a Life Coach; further, she hosts small, intimate seasonal healing retreats.

Scott RYT 200

Scott began his yoga journey in 2019 to decrease body pain and improve mobility, discovering along the way the transformative balance of challenging physical ...exercise, spirituality, and community. After completing his 200-hour teacher training at Pink Lotus in 2020, Scott started teaching yoga through a leadership readiness program for the cadre at Fort Jackson. He now shares his passion for slow and deliberate vinyasa, emphasizing full-body engagement and proper alignment to help each unique body find its ideal expression in every pose. Scott welcomes students of all levels to his inclusive and supportive classes.

Anne-Claire RYT 200

When I first started yoga to exercise 10 years ago, I never expected to find the path I am on today. After finding my way back to a regular practice and completing... my 200 hrs. training, I feel incredibly lucky and grateful to be able to share a bit of my yoga journey with my students.

I wholeheartedly believe in learning lessons about ourselves on the mat and taking them into our lives. This is why I wish to share with my students a practice rooted in the peace and happiness that yoga brings me on and off the mat.

I believe in a class that feels welcoming and warm for everyone. One that, when you step off your mat, you leave feeling a little happier and lighter than when you arrived. A class that is a reminder to breathe, to be present and perhaps bring you a little closer to yourself.

Kait RYT 200

Kaitlin Culler is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, blending her lifelong dance background with a grounded, breath-centered approach to yoga. ...With years of experience as a dancer, teacher, and movement artist, Kaitlin brings a deep sense of body awareness, fluidity, and expressive movement into every class she leads.

Her teaching style focuses on guiding students into a strong mind–body connection through intentional breath, mindful transitions, and accessible sequencing. She aims to create a supportive, welcoming environment where students can explore presence, grounding, and the softer inner shifts that yoga invites.

Kaitlin believes yoga is a practice of reconnecting with yourself — moment by moment, breath by breath — and she hopes every student leaves her class feeling more centered, aware, and at home in their own body.

Caroline S. RYT 200

Caroline Stafford has been teaching in one form or another for most of her adult life. A former middle and high school teacher and coach, she brings energy, structure, ...and encouragement to everything she leads. She earned her RYT 200 certification in 2017 from Pink Lotus School of Yoga and continues to share her passion for movement and yoga with students of all ages. Caroline began practicing yoga in the early 2000s after being diagnosed with epilepsy. Following her doctors' advice, she turned to yoga to help manage stress and support her overall health. What began as a therapeutic practice soon became a transformative and grounding part of her life, carrying her through some especially difficult seasons over the years. At Pink Lotus Yoga Center, Caroline has managed and taught kids, family & adult classes, creating welcoming spaces where students can build confidence, strength, and connection. She has also had the privilege of guiding individuals in recovery, offering supportive, trauma-sensitive yoga classes that foster resilience, healing, and hope. Caroline is passionate about making yoga accessible, joyful, and empowering for every stage of life.

Judi RYT 200

For so many years as a student, I watched in awe as yoga teachers gave the great gift of wellness, peace and joy to so many. What a gift to be able to give! Teaching was ...always truly a dream for me. Something I felt a sort of 'calling' to do. Having raised my family, tons of community involvement, and being blessed with a long and successful career as a corporate executive, yoga was my grounding, go to 'happy place'. A place that filled me with peace and joy, and moved me forward in every aspect of my life. As always and through the years, the dream was always just a lofty thought away. There is a certain wisdom time on the earth and experiences bring. With a change of life season, could I dare, or be so bold as to make the dream a reality? I graduated 200 RYT as a retired grandma with more joy than my heart could hold! Bringing all the lessons and life lived, it is now my great honor and privilege to share the gift. My classes are an invitation to move forward from week to week, living this day to day and very short life with more intention, peace, greater wellness and best of all... more joy!