Shannyn Joy Potter

CIYT, C-IAYT

Shannyn Joy Potter is the founder of nkbyoga, which was started back in her art studio in 2009. She has been practicing yoga since the mid 90’s and teaching since 2010. She is a CIYT, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and a C-IAYT, Certified International Yoga Therapist. She continues to study regularly with senior teachers, locally and abroad. Shannyn is grateful for the teachings of yoga and aims to help others find freedom from pain. She sees the practice of yoga as a means of transformation with the ability to change the mind, body and spirit in ways that are beneficial and accessible to all. From 2015 through 2022, she served on the board of IYAUM, Iyengar Yoga Association of the Upper Midwest as Media Chair.

Nancy Marcy

CIYT, C-IAYT, RYT-500, DAPE, M.Ed

Nancy Marcy is a retired physical education teacher with over 25 years’ experience teaching yoga. She is a certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT-II), a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), and registered with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500). Nancy serving as President for four years and Secretary for three years from  2015 to 2022. She teaches group and private yoga at several locations in the Twin Cities area. She is drawn to yoga because it is a powerful healer, builder of community, sculptor of aesthetic space, and guide for ethical and spiritual development.  Plus, it’s fun!