What You'll Find at The Haven
Yoga, Meditation + Breathwork
Yoga Teacher Training, Self-Discovery Coaching + Community Connection
Yoga, Meditation + Breathwork
YOGA
A consistent practice offers all kinds of mental and physical health benefits. Some, like improved flexibility, are clearly evident. Others, including mental clarity and stress reduction, may be more subtle but are just as powerful. When putting them together, all the benefits contribute to an increased feeling of well-being.
MEDITATIO
YOGA
A consistent practice offers all kinds of mental and physical health benefits. Some, like improved flexibility, are clearly evident. Others, including mental clarity and stress reduction, may be more subtle but are just as powerful. When putting them together, all the benefits contribute to an increased feeling of well-being.
MEDITATION
Meditation is a powerful tool to deal with stress and anxiety so that you can take back control and focus on achieving your goals.
BREATHWORK
Breathwork is a term for various breathing practices and techniques in which the conscious control of breathing is said to influence a person's mental, emotional or physical state, with a therapeutic effect. Breathwork may be helpful for relaxation and stress in a similar way to meditation.
Energy + Sound Healing
Yoga Teacher Training, Self-Discovery Coaching + Community Connection
Yoga, Meditation + Breathwork
ENERGY (Reiki) HEALING
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sic
ENERGY (Reiki) HEALING
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So, Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."
SOUND HEALING
Sound healing is the use of specific instruments, music, tones, and other sonic vibrations to balance and heal the body, mind, and spirit.
Yoga Teacher Training, Self-Discovery Coaching + Community Connection
Yoga Teacher Training, Self-Discovery Coaching + Community Connection
Yoga Teacher Training, Self-Discovery Coaching + Community Connection
YOGA ALLIANCE ACCREDITED 300 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
The Haven is excited to collaborate with Acharya Yoga Academy by hosting their Yoga Alliance accredited 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training.
For more information, click here
or email acharyayogaacademy@gmail.com
COACHING
A life coach can support you in finding and staying on your path. The gui
YOGA ALLIANCE ACCREDITED 300 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
The Haven is excited to collaborate with Acharya Yoga Academy by hosting their Yoga Alliance accredited 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training.
For more information, click here
or email acharyayogaacademy@gmail.com
COACHING
A life coach can support you in finding and staying on your path. The guidance of a coach and support from a like-minded community can help you with accountability, staying motivated and on-task, and help you move toward your long term far-reaching goals.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Be a part of "The Haven" and find yourself through giving back to the community via #LetsBuildEachOtherUp and donating your time for events supporting Make-A-Wish South Carolina and The Blood Connection.
The Haven Staff
Our team of dedicated yoga teachers at The Haven Yoga & Spiritual Sanctuary brings a wealth of experience, passion, and diverse expertise to our studio. Each instructor is committed to guiding you on your personal journey of self-discovery and wellness.
Our teachers are:
- Certified and highly trained in various yoga styles
- Passionate about sharing the transformative power of yoga
- Committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment
- Skilled in adapting practices to suit all levels and abilities
- Continually expanding their knowledge through ongoing education
From gentle flows to creative vinyasa classes, our instructors offer a range of teaching styles to meet your unique needs. They bring not just technical expertise, but also warmth, empathy, and a genuine desire to support your growth both on and off the mat.
Our teachers embody The Haven's philosophy of honoring individuality while fostering community. They're here to inspire, guide, and support you as you explore, discover, and reinvent yourself through yoga.
Join us for a class and experience the difference our exceptional team of teachers can make in your practice and your life!
Pam Wilson | Owner, RYT 200, Certified Life Coach, Series 26 + Restorative Certified, Reiki Master
Pam's journey of self-reflection and spirituality was ignited on September 11, 2001. A stay-at-home, Wall Street wife and mother of three children, whose life like many that day, was forever changed. She was eventually faced with divorce, bankruptcy and serious health issues - all of which prompted her to turn to yoga, meditation and life-coaching.
Pam received her Master Life Coach Certification from Certified Life Coach Institute in January of 2020. She became a 200 HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Series 26 and Restorative Certified Instructor. Pam specializes in helping clients of all ages define a clear life purpose, serving as an accountability resource to attain personal growth goals. Her approach is an integrated one for self-discovery - inviting members to participate in yoga, meditation, breathwork and energy practices.
Along with being a life coach, Pam is a full-time Media Strategist & Brand Ambassador in the healthcare industry. She loves traveling, networking and forming alliances that provide opportunities for people to achieve their life goals and dreams.
Andrea Kay Travis | Spiritual Mentor, Intuitive, Certified Health Coach, + RYT 500
Andrea teaches a strong, alignment-based vinyasa flow interwoven with a spiritual message. Her love of fitness started with strength training at age fifteen and is evident in her emphasis on kinesthetics. She cultivates each student’s mind-body-breath connection and encourages them to feel at ease in their unique bodies. As an army veteran and devoted mother, she embodies strength and protection. Andrea’s intention is to remind others of their innate worth and flexibility, while inspiring them to align with their own personal values and Highest Self. Her passion is guiding people to tune into the wisdom of their Inner Voice. She believes that Yoga is a beautiful path of re-connecting with the calling of your heart's true desires.
In addition to her RYT500 certification, Andrea has completed training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, holistic health coaching, yin, restorative, intuitive readings, energy healings, and has a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences. She is currently training with Janet Stone for a 1,008 hour certification. When she is not supporting others along their spiritual journeys, you will most likely find her driving her two sons around town, starting a random dance party, hiking, or curled up with a book.
Faye Numlan | RYT 300, Strategic Intervention Coach, Certified Neo-Ericsonian Hypnosis Change Maker, Mindscaping, Mirroring Hands, Meditation Master, Intuitive Vibrational Sound Healing Facilitator
Faye is a conduit of life information and a sacred listener; assisting you to align with your divine blueprint to be empowered with light and loving information on the path of peace, harmony and balance.
Faye has trained in the healing arts of Massage, Reiki, Access Bars, Aroma Therapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique),Robbins-Madanes Strategic Intervention Coaching, Neo-Ericsonian Hypnosis, Mindscaping, Mirroring Hands, Meditation/Sound Healing, Hatha Yoga Teacher, Prime Age/Senior Yoga, Yin and Restorative Yoga, World Works Personal Development and
Leadership.
What originally began as an escape from the corporate rat race and a way to give back, is again transforming so as to enable a larger focus on those interested in expanding their inner knowing; and creating effortless change. Each healing path brings deeper connection with students and clients through a healing ministry. Faye has an innate ability to meet each person where they are, energetically, physically and emotionally; allowing them to move into a place of knowing how to serve not only themselves but create a greater connection to be of greater impact to the world.
Kristyn Moses | RYT 200 + 200 hr YTT Assistant
Through her classes, Kristyn walks alongside her students, embracing the opportunity to illuminate the transformative path of yoga and self-realization. Each session is not just a practice but a shared journey towards awakening and growth.
Lisa Hockaday | RYT 200
Lisa fell in love with yoga 15 years ago. Showing up for the power poses and lavender towels, she had yet to find the true meaning in her yoga practice. This changed when in 2019 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Faced with uncertainty and fear, Lisa searched to find a sense of ease, well-being, and peace. Her practice deepened as she discovered the therapeutic gifts of yoga that reach beyond the physical benefits.
Lisa completed her 200 RYT training just months after her double mastectomy and consecutive surgeries – testament to the power of yoga and the body-mind connection. Lisa continues her training through experience and discovery and just enrolled in advanced training for yoga for cancer certification.
Known for her creative flows, Lisa provides a fresh and unique experience with each class. She hopes to inspire her students to transfer their practice from the mat to their everyday life.
Madison Heichel | RYT 200
Madison’s yoga story began in 2016 when a friend invited her to a yoga class. She immediately fell in love with the mystical experience of her breath connected to movement. She then began her own daily yoga practice. Each day was focused on the practice of connecting to the healing power, the reduction of stress, and the empowerment she felt on her mat. She began sharing her practice to her community as often as possible.
Motivated to spread love and light, she found herself encouraging others to experience a mind and body connection. In 2021, she jumped at the opportunity to deepen her practice by enrolling in a YT-200Hr program at Asheville Yoga Center where she received her teaching certification.
Since then, Madison has been teaching private and group classes on her farm in Gray Court, SC and now at The Haven! Madison loves connecting with people and the Earth. She believes that through the practice of yoga and daily life we should seek to learn from not only each other, but nature- our best teacher. Her hope is to share the magic of yoga and help others embrace their divine bodies, feel connected, and nurtured without judgment. Madison continues to seek training opportunities, read books that support personal development and tending to her own spiritual garden.
Maria Halatcheva | RYT 500, Certified Kundalini | Yin | Yoga for Mental Health and Trauma Informed Yoga | Featured Series Facilitator
Maria's teaching is a surprising mix of diverse techniques that support your well being, wholeness and your mission in life. She weaves in breath and energy practices, synchronized with the astronomy of the day to create a well rounded and calming experience.
Maria's personal journey in Yoga started 20 years ago. She got her first certification in 2018 and has enriched her training with Kundalini, Yin, Trauma informed Yoga, Yoga for Mental Health.
Off the mat, Maria is a full time Accountant. She loves gardening, hiking and swimming in the lakes and oceans of this planet. Maria is originally from Bulgaria and the rich history and background of this country permeates into all facets of her life to bring depth in perception and rich life experiences.
Rita Engineer | E-RYT 500, Series 26 Trained | Featured Series Facilitator
Rita's journey to yoga started 15 years ago when she was asked to teach Yoga as the yoga teacher had not shown up. Bringing to memory the yoga class I took in Mumbai, India many moons ago, she was able to guide the students to an hour of yoga. This brought a realization that Yoga was what she wanted to focus on. She started her certification through YogaFit and then completed it with Yoga Journey in 2015. Like the Constant Gardner, she is the constant yogi, learning with every class, then filtering her learnings into her teaching techniques highlighting the details of the asanas.
Her style and teaching preference comes from the students/clients, and hence each class is different as I tune into the yogis in class and take in their mood and the time of day. Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Yoga Sculpt/Yoga Tone. All levels of flow with emphasis on posture and attention to alignment. Hands on assist when needed and challenging to step up a level by coming out of their comfort zone. Always learning and sharing the learning.
Rachel Venooker | Meditation + Breathwork Facilitator | Astrologer | Life Coach | Creativity Coach
Rachel Venooker is a passionate advocate for personal growth and self-discovery. With a solid foundation in Psychology, she’s dedicated her life to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. As a multifaceted professional, she wears many hats, each designed to help you unlock your true potential.
Her self-development journey began with a degree in Psychology, where she gained invaluable insights into the human mind and behavior. Building on this foundation, she’s embraced diverse roles – from being a Life + Creativity Coach to facilitating Meditation and Breathwork sessions. She firmly believes that nurturing the mind, body, and spirit is essential for holistic growth.
Exploring the cosmos through Astrology is one of her greatest passions. She finds immense joy in helping individuals understand the cosmic forces that shape their personalities and life paths. By blending psychological wisdom with astrological insights, she offers a unique perspective that empowers you to navigate life's twists and turns with confidence.
Through her coaching and facilitation, she’s committed to creating a safe and transformative space for you. Whether delving into the depths of your psyche, igniting your creative spark, or finding peace through meditation and breathwork, she’s here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
When she’s not immersed in guiding others, you'll often find her in nature, drawing inspiration from its beauty, or lost in a captivating book that expands her horizons. These moments fuel her own creativity and zest for life, which she pours into every session and interaction.
She is proud to be a member and facilitator for the authentic, heart-centered Haven Community.
Kayla Klabunde | RYT 200
Yoga has become a transformational practice on and off the mat for Kayla, a lifestyle rooted in love, compassion, presence, connection to nature, and creativity. After experiencing the powerful healing and embodiment created by breath work, asana, and meditation, Kayla felt the calling to guide brave spaces for others to regulate their nervous system, build resiliency, connect to their Truth, and shine!
Along with music, dancing, hiking, and art, yoga has been a huge part of Kayla’s healing story by helping clear trauma from her physical and energetic body. She now has a deep desire to help others ground, release, and uncover their most wild, authentic selves. Her intentional practices invite yogis of all levels to come flow exactly as they are to create awareness, open the heart, and live in their birthright of bliss.
JP Freeman| RYT 500 - Featured Series Facilitator
A Greenville native, JP Freeman, discovered yoga in 2020, initially as a complement to his boxing practice. Captivated by the inner balance it brought, he quickly dedicated himself to the path, becoming a 200-hour RYT within a year. His passion led him to India, where he expanded his training to 700 hours.
Now back home, JP blends Western and Eastern approaches in his teaching. His classes offer a unique mix of physical challenge and spiritual growth, reflecting his diverse background. As both teacher and eternal student, JP's goal is to share knowledge that fosters personal development, supporting those eager to grow. In his sessions, students find a space where strength and serenity coexist, encouraging each individual to explore their full potential.
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30 days unlimited PLUS One (1) Temperature Therapy Sauna or Colc Plunge Session