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The Om Store

(our adjacent retail store)

The Om Store is filled with Yoga items to help the novice or experienced Yogi, including books, yoga mats, rugs, Yogitoes, yoga mat bags, meditation cushions, DVD's, music, and other unique items. We also sell freedom-to-move clothing from companies such as Prana, Be Present, Blue Canoe, as well as other fun yoga tees and tops.     Click HERE to visit the OM store online.

Trace Sahaja Bonner is the Founder/Director of Holy Cow Yoga Center. She began her practice 16 years ago, and is a certified advanced Integral Yoga Instructor (influenced by Sri Swami Satchidananda). Having studied in India and the U.S., Trace Sahaja continues to draw from a variety of great teachers in the west. She continues to take workshops with a host of contemporary Yoga instructors and deepen her personal understanding of Yoga. Yoga is about having fun with the journey, so she enjoys bringing her lighthearted teaching style to all levels of hatha classes, teacher trainings, as well as in workshops on meditation, breathing and the Yoga Sutras.

Beth Bharati Rice is trained in multi-disciplinary styles including, Sivananda, Tantric, Viniyoga and Iyengar. She has been devoted to her yoga practice for 20 years, and is a senior yoga instructor and co-teacher trainer at Holy Cow Yoga Studio. Her strengthening vinyasa flow is injected with compassionate adjustments and subtle energy work that helps to create openness in the asanas. Her teachings have been been expanded and influenced by teacher trainings with Gary Kraftsow, Aadil Palkhivala, Rod Stryker and Kofi Busia. Beth Bharati is also a massage therapist and has a women's only practice, which incorporates Craniosacral therapy. She loves infusing the two healing arts of Yoga and Massage.

Linda Shoyer has come to the practice of Yoga after a long journey which took her from a background of dance, teaching aerobics and strength training both in her native Philadelphia and in Charleston, where she has lived for the last 12 years. In April 2004, she completed her Teacher Training at Holy Cow Yoga and has enriched her life beyond expectation. Her interest lies in the benefits and practice of gentle and restorative Yoga for everyone, and she is pleased to have an opportunity to teach at Holy Cow.

First seeking yoga as simply exercise and a way to relieve stress, Ken Immer began an earnest daily practice in February 2003. Quickly discovering the vast benefits of a daily yoga practice, Ken sought to deepen his understanding of the asanas and yoga philosophy by enrolling in the teacher training program here at Holy Cow. Becoming certified in May 2004, Ken is registered with the Yoga Alliance, and is eager to share his life changing experiences with others. Ken is also an experienced freelance Chef and enjoys cooking for others, and teaching vegetarian cooking techniques.

Anna Ishwari Cox is trained in Integral yoga, and completed her teacher certification at Satchidananda Ashram in 2003. She has a gentle approach to the hatha practice, emphasizing breath awareness and finding a sense of relaxation in each posture. The overall sense of well-being and balance that yoga provides has given her a deep respect for the practice. She enjoys sharing the path and feels honored to witness students discover the benefits. Anna is registered through the Yoga Alliance and the Integral Yoga Teacher's Association. She values being a part of the Holy Cow community.

Kat Hendrix is a 200 E-RYT who began studying Buddhist philosophy, meditation and pranayama over twenty years ago as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand. She began practicing the physical asanas of yoga in 1996 and completed her teacher training in Spring 2005. Kat's classes emphasize steadiness and strength with a focus on slow, flowing movement connected by breath. Kat encourages students to develop an awareness of their own energetic rhythms as they practice. Outside the studio, she finds a regular yoga practice also benefits her other interests such as surfing, ceramic sculpting, writing and rock climbing. Kat is a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance and holds a PhD in public health.

Kristi Barnes began her yogic studies in high school when her mother took her to a class in a neighboring town. Having spent the previous ten years studying dance, she then spent the next twelve immersed in art, dance, yoga, and movement therapy. After becoming a momma herself, and inspired by the gift her own mother had given her, she completed her children's Yoga teacher training with Shakta Kaur Khalsa at Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. Her passion for the study of mind-body modalities reignited, Kristi completed the Holy Cow teacher training program and the Nia White Belt over the next two years. Amazed by the transformative powers of her own experience, she is honored to share the journey with such an amazing community.

Amy Quesenbery discovered yoga in 1999, although she has had a shoulderstand practice for much longer. As a child, she would go up into the pose and hang out for what seemed like hours, gazing at her feet, imagining that she was standing on the ceiling. As an adult, she has reconnected with her inner yogini, and spends a good bit of time gazing at her feet and standing on the ceiling. The only difference is that now she knows that turning the world upside down is called Sarvangasana and she gets to teach other people how to do it. Amy graduated from the Holy Cow Teacher Training program in February 2006 and is delighted to be part of the Holy Cow community.

Steven Rudra Willard came to yoga as a supplement to his very western running and weight-lifting regimen. As he began to reap the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga, he eventually hung up his running shoes and put the weights back on the rack! One of the aspects that has kept Steven consistently on the mat is yoga's ability to develop an attitude of "nowness", being present in the moment and the practice. Steven completed Holy Cow's nine month 200 hour Teacher Training program. He brings humor, lightheartedness and a sense of fun to his classes. Steven tries to foster a sense joy on the mat that can “travel off the mat”.

Michele Aramati Wilson originally came to Yoga class for stress relief, and she quickly fell in love with all aspects of the practice. She finds that Yoga connects body, breath, mind & spirit for a deep experience of well-being and peace. Having discovered her practice later in life, she has deep compassion for those just beginning their Yoga journeyand those with physical limitations. Michele's teaching is inspired by the Yin practice, and she hopes to bring a sense of gentle calmness (and a light sense of humor!) to her classes. Michele completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training here at Holy Cow Yoga Center, and is grateful to be a part of the Holy Cow community.

Message From the Director

'Times, they are a changin! ' This thought continues to reflect the idea that our world is always shifting and changing.  What was up, is now down.  What was hot, is now cold.  With every season, turn, turn, turn.  Within all our changing, the practice of Yoga is always asking, leading us to attune to what needs shifting.  What needs to be brought back into balance?  We turn our ears to listen inward at the subtle shifts our ever changing body needs to make.  We look at our tendencies, our habits and our diet of the body and ask, ‘is this leading me to harmony and balance, or further away?’  We turn our ears to listen inward at the subtle shifts to the rhythm of our breathing.  Knowing that our ability to breathe is essential to good health, body and mind, it is well worth observing how stress or life is creating unhealthy breathing patterns.  We turn our ears to listen inward at the subtle shifts of the mind;  the fickle, preferential and attached thoughts of the mind become apparent when we listen deeply.  What drives us to choose as we do?  What are we holding onto that no longer serves us on our journey through life?  Because, times they are a changin...the process never stops.  Our inner peace must be fought for over our resistance to become stagnant, keep things the same, go for the known even if it does not bring balance to our body and mind.  We all make these choices even though nothing in this world is stagnant nor remains the same.   So as winter opens itself to spring, think turn, turn, turn.Trace Sahaja Bonner, Director

Jeremiah Evers is a graduate of the Rolfing Institute in Boulder, Colorado. In addition to rolfing, he has taught yoga for the last six years and draws from this movement experience to help reeducate people to use their body in healthier ways as they engage in their daily lives. He is committed to creating a safe environment for people to access their own healing potential, connect more deeply with their bodies and facilitate growth toward a fuller expression of their authentic self. Contact for appt. at 843-670-2882.

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Kate Hudson discovered the grace of a devoted yoga practice ten years ago. She completed the 200 hour Teacher Training program at Holy Cow Yoga Center in August 2003, and she is now a registered Yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance. She is grateful to her teachers, and she hopes to share their energy, wisdom, and compassion through her classes. She is honored to be a member of the Holy Cow community.

Kimberly Kanti Traynor developed a deep interest in the practice of Yoga when experiencing back trouble after training for and running  two marathons in 2001 and 2002 . When her practice came to the mat, that experience transformed into a more inward discipline and a desire to share with students the multitude of benefits of a regular Yoga practice. Kimberly believes that yoga encourages optimal health through a balanced physical body while encouraging mindful, conscious and more compassionate living.  Kimberly's teaching style is designed to guide and also encourage students to honor their bodies and their highest self throughout their practice. Kimberly completed the Holy Cow Yoga Teacher Training program in February 2008.

Jeremiah Evers has been teaching yoga for over 10 years, having received his initial certification from Satchidananda Ashram in Virginia. He has studied with many teachers from various styles and disciplines. In addition, he is a graduate of the Rolf Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Jeremiah draws much of his inspiration for teaching from his Rolfing background and teaches in a style that integrates the principles of Rolf movement with asana work..

After years as a practicing physician, Andy Annand came to believe that true healing requires more than a disciplined dedication to the science of Western Medicine. It requires an understanding of the deeper levels of human existence.  He began his Yoga practice in 2005, finding it not only helped him connect with patients in a more meaningful way but also cultivated a greater sense of inner peace in the face of illness and adversity.  He received his Teacher Training at Holy Cow in the spring of 2008 and is honored to both experience and share the transformative nature of Yoga with the Holy Cow community.

Elyse Overdyk took her first yoga class as a teenager. Over the years, she has learned to apply the lessons from the mat to her everyday life off the mat. She has experienced the physical and psychological benefits of yoga and recognized the importance of compassionate awareness for one’s self and others. Elyse completed the 200-hour yoga teacher training program at Holy Cow and is registered with Yoga Alliance. She is truly grateful to the ancient yogis and the present yogis, who have changed her life.

Administrative Staff:

Michele Wilson (Studio Manager)

Steven Willard  (Asst. to Director)

Alice Klobukowski, Ursel Harmon, Barbara Halpern

Erin Nalini Levesque first came to yoga as a means to strengthen her core and increase flexibility. This physical practice gradually developed into an emotional outlet, which fueled a desire to delve deeper into the spiritual aspects of yoga. Erin completed Teacher Training at Holy Cow Yoga in February 2009. She is excited about sharing her practice with others, and feels blessed to have this new opportunity. While the physical aspects of a yoga practice will always remain essential to Erin, she is passionate about using asana as a moving meditation. Erin is grateful to be in the company of the amazing individuals of the Holy Cow community.

Ursel Sarala Harmon, RYT came to yoga  in search of relief from the stresses of daily life.  Ursel Sarala went to her first yoga class 7 years ago , and decided she'd found her peace. Passionate about the yoga practice she began teaching in 2004, earning certifications in Gentle/Chair Yoga from Satchidananda Ashram, VA, and PreNatal Yoga from Holy Cow Yoga Center, among numerous certifications. Ursel Sarala enjoys working with and assisting yogis with limitations and her teaching style embodies the calmer aspects of the asana practice.

Jenifer Mahanes is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and has been performing massage in the Charleston area since 2004. Jenifer has a passion for working with "Mommies to be". In addition to being a massage therapist, she has been a Reiki Practioner since 1999 and became a Reiki Master in 2008 and is also a certified yoga teacher. Click here to visit Jenifer’s website.

Deborah Kaufman discovered yoga about 15 years ago during her work as a professional ballet dancer. After moving into other careers, she continued her yoga practice in NYC, the Art of Living’s 1st course of the Sudarshan Kriya, and completed Holy Cow’s 9 month 200 hour Teacher Training program.  Deborah is the Official Yoga teacher of the Charleston Battery soccer team and will soon begin yoga with cancer patients at MUSC. She is learning from her teachers and students, to share yoga, movement and balance, on and off the mat. Deborah is grateful to Holy Cow, as an integral and beneficial part of her path.

Co-teachers/Subs:

Barbara Halpern, Tina Bowlin