OUR TEACHERS
CECE MAY
CeCe May (she/her) is an ERYT-500 yoga facilitator and the owner and founder of Luna Yoga in Nashville, Tennessee. She has a love for music, astrology, people, animals, inclusivity and her steadfast loyalty and attention to detail is the driving force behind her work (#BigVirgoEnergy). When students show up for her classes her hope is that they feel supported, seen, heard and loved. Her yoga journey began years ago during a time in her life when she was seeking change. The practice of yoga brought so much positivity and clarity to her life and she knew it was something she wanted to share with others. The goal of her teaching is exactly that; a reminder that this practice goes far beyond the what we do on our mats.
REBECCA LESESNE
Rebecca (she/her) is a 500 hour certified yoga instructor who started her yoga journey in 2005. She began teaching in 2015 after discovering the healing benefits it offers through the practices of mindfulness, joyful movement, and playfulness. Rebecca loves to offer unique, personalized flows in a way that is approachable for every body. In addition to her work as a yoga teacher and therapist, she enjoys making art, finding mischief, and spending time with her wife and dogs.
TYLER MURRAY
Tyler was first introduced to yoga at the end of his career in the military. He quickly discovered yoga's healing and strengthening benefits for both the physical and mental injuries he had from his 7+ years as a Special Forces soldier. Tyler has continued to explore this healing through his personal practice but also has grown a passion for teaching and sharing those benefits with others. Tyler received his 200 RYT certification at the Asheville Yoga Center in 2022, where he learned and explored various aspects of yoga. He loves to incorporate the power of the breath and yoga philosophy into classes that have accessible and rewarding flows for all levels of yoga practitioners. From his time as a Green Beret Medic and work in neuroscience research, Tyler loves to explore further how science and anatomy interconnect with yoga. Tyler strives to inspire his students to find their personal relationships with yoga and the benefits it provides.
LISA SCHMIDT
Lisa was first introduced to yoga when she was 17 and living in North Carolina pursuing a professional ballet career. After moving to Nashville in 2010, Lisa was reintroduced to yoga and since then, she has been dedicated to her practice. Lisa is a E-RYT 500 yoga teacher who has been teaching since 2015. Her classes are lighthearted and influenced by her many years in ballet, weaving in lots of variations and modifications for beginners and advance students alike. Yoga is her way of connecting mind, body and spirit, and she loves sharing this connection with her students.
ALYSON WOODS
Alyson Woods embarked on her yoga journey in 2010 after being introduced to yoga as a stress and anxiety management tool. Graduating from Nashville's Steadfast and True Yoga School in 2020 with a 200-hour certification, Alyson blends her background as a former dancer and competitive gymnast into her teaching. In 2019, Alyson began teaching, specializing in vinyasa and Ashtanga classes while honing her skills in offering hands-on assists. Drawing on her gymnastic roots, she brings dynamic energy, body awareness, and a touch of therapeutic elements to her sessions. Alyson's classes elevate beyond the usual, seamlessly blending her grace as a dancer with the strength of a gymnast. Her unique approach emphasizes mindfulness, mobility, and therapeutics, creating a space where students of all levels can embark on a journey of self-discovery. Join Alyson on the mat for an immersive experience that goes beyond asana.