Kris Knox
Kris found yoga 14 years ago when she moved to Waxhaw. After her first class she was hooked and never looked back. After steady practice for 3 years, Kris took her 200 hr certification in 2010 through Charlotte Yoga under the teachings of Rolf Gates. Kris continues to train under her mentor Rolf and many other teachers so she can share new information with her students. After teaching in and around Waxhaw for 10 years Kris saw the need for a designated yoga space in town and when the opportunity arose, Waxhaw Yoga was born. Kris can not wait to bring the first neighborhood studio to town and share this life changing practice with the community.
Julie Eichler
It all began with a college extracurricular weight training class. Yes, the kind you take because you just need to fill credit requirements. Twenty-four years later, fitness remains a love and a life-long commitment for me.
Years after a B.S. in Biology and a ten year career with the American Cancer Society, the dream of Temple Fitness, LLC became a reality in Waxhaw, NC. Now, I get to live out my passion everyday as an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer. I am also certified in functional fitness and CPR. As owner of Temple Fitness, I have the privilege of offering personal training, group resistance training, Pilates and senior fitness to clients of all ages and fitness levels.
When I am not in a gym, you will find me homeschooling Riley (13) and Dylan (9) or enjoying my other favorite things- hiking, cooking or gardening. I have been married to my best friend and biggest support, Kurt, for 15 years. We attend and serve at Five Stones Church in Waxhaw.
It is never too late and you will never regret the time you commit to your own fitness routine. After all, your body is a temple. Let me help you to view and treat yours as one.
Years after a B.S. in Biology and a ten year career with the American Cancer Society, the dream of Temple Fitness, LLC became a reality in Waxhaw, NC. Now, I get to live out my passion everyday as an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer. I am also certified in functional fitness and CPR. As owner of Temple Fitness, I have the privilege of offering personal training, group resistance training, Pilates and senior fitness to clients of all ages and fitness levels.
When I am not in a gym, you will find me homeschooling Riley (13) and Dylan (9) or enjoying my other favorite things- hiking, cooking or gardening. I have been married to my best friend and biggest support, Kurt, for 15 years. We attend and serve at Five Stones Church in Waxhaw.
It is never too late and you will never regret the time you commit to your own fitness routine. After all, your body is a temple. Let me help you to view and treat yours as one.
Cara McCarthy
Cara McCarthy, RYT-200, MA, began her yoga practice over a decade ago while studying ballet and modern dance at The Ohio State University. She found yoga as a vehicle to use intentional breath and movement to experience her body in a new way. She continued a regular practice on her mat, helping her stay grounded as she completed her Masters degree in Counseling at Wake Forest University. Her yoga journey led her to complete her 200-hour yoga teacher training to share her love of yoga with others.
In 2018, Cara left her life in the United States to travel and teach around the world in Australia and Southeast Asia. She is currently in her 500-hour teacher training, and is eager to share her passion for intentional, alignment-based movement that brings mental, physical, emotional, and energetic benefits to every body. Cara’s personal practice has carried her through the enormous ups and downs of life, so she appreciates the healing benefits of yoga as much as the physical, and believes coming onto the mat can help us quiet our thoughts enough to hear the intentions of our hearts. When she is not teaching, Cara works as a health and lifestyle coach with Noom, and also loves spending time with her new baby daughter!
Join her for classes that will challenge, inspire, and uplift you physically and mentally!
In 2018, Cara left her life in the United States to travel and teach around the world in Australia and Southeast Asia. She is currently in her 500-hour teacher training, and is eager to share her passion for intentional, alignment-based movement that brings mental, physical, emotional, and energetic benefits to every body. Cara’s personal practice has carried her through the enormous ups and downs of life, so she appreciates the healing benefits of yoga as much as the physical, and believes coming onto the mat can help us quiet our thoughts enough to hear the intentions of our hearts. When she is not teaching, Cara works as a health and lifestyle coach with Noom, and also loves spending time with her new baby daughter!
Join her for classes that will challenge, inspire, and uplift you physically and mentally!
Becky Somsak
My love of fitness started in high school, but really translated into a career when my youngest son was a baby, 12 years ago in Orange County, CA. I became a group fitness instructor for Fit4Mom, which led to personal training and other studio group fitness.
After moving to Waxhaw in 2015, I fell back in love with the practice of yoga, while also becoming a trainer with Burn Boot Camp. With the intensity of that style of training, I realized even more how crucial yoga was for the Body, Mind, and Spirit and that more people needed to be introduced to it. I took the 200 hour YTT in 2019 and have never been more excited about sharing my love of fitness, health, body positivity, and yoga!
After moving to Waxhaw in 2015, I fell back in love with the practice of yoga, while also becoming a trainer with Burn Boot Camp. With the intensity of that style of training, I realized even more how crucial yoga was for the Body, Mind, and Spirit and that more people needed to be introduced to it. I took the 200 hour YTT in 2019 and have never been more excited about sharing my love of fitness, health, body positivity, and yoga!
Haley Williams
Hello! my name is Haley Williams. I am a 500 hour certified yoga teacher. I received my 200hr certification in Charleston, SC June 2017.
In December, 2017 I traveled to Rishikesh, India in order to obtain my 300 hr certification. I spent one month there with everyday beginning at 6am and ending at 7pm. While there I learned several in depth pranayama techniques, mediations methods and teaching anatomy along with much more.
I have 2 years of teaching experience under my belt and I can’t wait to bring my knowledge to the town of Waxhaw.
In December, 2017 I traveled to Rishikesh, India in order to obtain my 300 hr certification. I spent one month there with everyday beginning at 6am and ending at 7pm. While there I learned several in depth pranayama techniques, mediations methods and teaching anatomy along with much more.
I have 2 years of teaching experience under my belt and I can’t wait to bring my knowledge to the town of Waxhaw.
Kimberly Savage
Kimberly Savage is a holistic massage therapist {LMBT 17714}, sound therapist and sacred sound alchemist, meditation facilitator, Yoga E-RYT, Reiki Level 2 and a student of Intuitive Energy Healing and Ayurveda.
She is a graduate of the NC Massage School with certificates in clinical neuromuscular bodywork, Thai massage, ayurvedic bodywork, ace medicupping, and massage cupping. Kim has studied with the vibration sound association, Alessandra Montanna, Don Conreaux and Jens Zyger, Hale Pule, David Emerson, Wilmington Yoga, Michael Sitzer, and Cara Viana.
She approaches every individual with reverence and respect focusing on healing and creating comfort in the body, soul, and mind. Her massage technique, sound attunements, and yoga teaching are influenced by the methods she has studied - vinyasa, kundalini, trauma yoga, buti yoga, primal yoga, Swedish massage, sound and vibrational healing, intuitive energy, the energetic body {chakra system}, Thai bodywork, neuromuscular pain patterns, medicupping, aromatherapy, Marma points, meditation, and Ayurveda.
She is a graduate of the NC Massage School with certificates in clinical neuromuscular bodywork, Thai massage, ayurvedic bodywork, ace medicupping, and massage cupping. Kim has studied with the vibration sound association, Alessandra Montanna, Don Conreaux and Jens Zyger, Hale Pule, David Emerson, Wilmington Yoga, Michael Sitzer, and Cara Viana.
She approaches every individual with reverence and respect focusing on healing and creating comfort in the body, soul, and mind. Her massage technique, sound attunements, and yoga teaching are influenced by the methods she has studied - vinyasa, kundalini, trauma yoga, buti yoga, primal yoga, Swedish massage, sound and vibrational healing, intuitive energy, the energetic body {chakra system}, Thai bodywork, neuromuscular pain patterns, medicupping, aromatherapy, Marma points, meditation, and Ayurveda.
Adrienne Zarillo
Adrienne is a certified RYT 200 yoga teacher who has been practicing for over five years. Prior to joining Waxhaw Yoga, she was teaching online and at Enlighten Yoga. Adrienne's classes include Basics, Level 1 and 2, Move and Meditate, Heated Deep Stretch, Slow Flow and Prenatal, Power Down, and coming soon, Restorative.
Adrienne is a passionate student and continues to study many aspects of yoga while working towards her RYT 500. When she’s not teaching or practicing, Adrienne leads Matthew’s Helping Hands, a local non-profit organization that she co-founded with her husband to honor their son, Matthew. MHH serves children with Autism and related special needs by hosting social and recreational activities for families. Adrienne is also mom to her daughter, Nina.
Adrienne is a passionate student and continues to study many aspects of yoga while working towards her RYT 500. When she’s not teaching or practicing, Adrienne leads Matthew’s Helping Hands, a local non-profit organization that she co-founded with her husband to honor their son, Matthew. MHH serves children with Autism and related special needs by hosting social and recreational activities for families. Adrienne is also mom to her daughter, Nina.
Sherri Norford
Sherri initially came to yoga believing it was just another form of exercise. It didn’t take long for her to realize that, although her body definitely benefitted from the practice, the emotional and spiritual benefits far outweighed the physical. Her desire to deepen her practice and share her love of yoga with others led her to receive her RYT-200 in 2014 and her RYT-500 in 2018.
Sherri’s initial training was influenced by the Universal style of yoga but she has also had the privilege of studying multiple other styles, including Restorative, Yin, Ashtanga, Gentle, Yoga for Athletes and Yoga
for Beginners.
Sherri lives with her husband, three children and two dogs. When she is not on her mat, Sherri enjoys cooking, reading and time at the lake with her family.
Sherri’s initial training was influenced by the Universal style of yoga but she has also had the privilege of studying multiple other styles, including Restorative, Yin, Ashtanga, Gentle, Yoga for Athletes and Yoga
for Beginners.
Sherri lives with her husband, three children and two dogs. When she is not on her mat, Sherri enjoys cooking, reading and time at the lake with her family.
Lisa Cronin
Lisa Cronin has been practicing yoga for 20 years. In 2012 she earned a 200 hr teaching certification in Great Neck, New York. She teaches various styles and has experience at yoga studios, fitness centers and training clients.
In 2020 she deepened her journey into health and wellness, becoming a board certified health coach, and recently has studied to become an Akashic records practitioner. Lisa appreciates yoga for its ability to cultivate awareness of Self and Truth. Committed to personal growth, she is always seeking new ways to deepen and expand.
In her classes, she focuses on proper alignment in poses and infuses her teaching with intuition, breath work and mindfulness. She looks forward to seeing you in class.
In 2020 she deepened her journey into health and wellness, becoming a board certified health coach, and recently has studied to become an Akashic records practitioner. Lisa appreciates yoga for its ability to cultivate awareness of Self and Truth. Committed to personal growth, she is always seeking new ways to deepen and expand.
In her classes, she focuses on proper alignment in poses and infuses her teaching with intuition, breath work and mindfulness. She looks forward to seeing you in class.
