Join us at the "Festival of Light" March 21 - 22, at the Boonsboro Ruritan Club.
Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center's Mission Statement
"Sattva" is a state of balance, equanimity, and peace. Our mission is to encourage those who seek inner peace, joy and resilience with daily disciplines, yoga practice, and community support. The Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working diligently to provide services to the Lynchburg Community.
Who We Are - Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center
Our Vision
Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center- a 501(c)(3) non-profit "community" offering yoga, tai chi, kung fu, taekwondo, Pilates, counseling, Reiki and energy work, health and wellness workshops, massage therapy, and dance classes with discounts for seniors, healthcare, college students, first responders and veterans. We are located at 311 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA. Our Mind Body Studio and the Sattva Meditation are open to groups and community members. We partner with the Lynchburg Area Youth Sports initiative (LAYSI) and the Pierce Street Gateway to provide services to the community.
Our Approach
At Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center, we believe in a holistic approach to helping adults and families with basic fitness and wellness practices to help regulate the emotions and nervous system to deal with chronic trauma.
Our Impact
Supported by the local community we partner with other local nonprofits and business organizations to improve health and wellbeing of members of the Lynchburg community. Contact us for more information.
About Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center
Founder & Executive Director
Gary Sullivan
Gary Sullivan is a longtime resident of Central Virginia and former manager at BWXT. Upon retirement, he became a yoga instructor and personal trainer working with adults, children, and veterans to improve physical and mental wellbeing. He is active in the fitness and wellness industry and currently teaches yoga classes for students and sporting teams at Randolph College as well as leads the Hatha Yoga and Veterans Program at the Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center.
Our Board and Leadership Team
Our Sattva Board and Leadership Team consists of like-minded individuals with unique gifts to support the Sattva Yoga & Wellness Center. The Leadership Team exists to help those who come into the Sattva Yoga & Wellness Center to achieve their mind, body, and spiritual goals through daily disciplines, yoga practice, and supportive community engagement.
Gary Sullivan - Chair and Executive Director
Jeff Smith - Treasurer
TeDra Flanders - Secretary
Nat Marshall - Youth Programs and Community Leader
Megan Harris - Adult Fitness and Wellness
Mike Cundiff - Health and Wellness
Leadership Team
Mary Campbell - Life Coaching Program
Kathryn Kirkpatrick - Community Outreach
Carl Stiles - Art Therapy Program
Heather Nolen - Social Programs
Our Providers & Partners
Gary Sullivan - Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer
President and Executive Director
Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center, Lynchburg, Virginia
Yoga Master Trainer -YA eRYT-500,
Specializes in:
Vinyasa and Kundalini Yoga
Trauma Informed and Therapeutic Yoga,
Yoga Personal Trainer for Athletes and Veterans
Nancy Friend - Yoga Instructor
Yoga Instructor RYT-200 and AFAA Fitness Instructor
Specializing in Chair and Vinyasa Yoga and Therapeutic Movement
Mike Cundiff - Yoga Instructor & Certified Massage Therapist
Yoga Instructor RYT-500 - Certified Massage Therapist
Specializes in Vinyasa Yoga and Therapeutic Movement
Megan Harris - Yoga Instructor & Health Coordinator
Yoga Instructor (RYT-200) - Health Coordinator
Megan is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor based in Lynchburg, VA, with a passion for guiding beginners through the foundational practice of Vinyasa Flow. Megan’s teaching is rooted in the belief that yoga is a powerful tool for cultivating presence and mindfulness in everyday life. Her classes focus on accessible movement, breathing techniques, and building awareness, making yoga approachable and enjoyable for all. Megan is excited to share her love for yoga and help others develop a deeper connection to their bodies and minds.
Johnny Fantauzzi - Yoga Instructor & Breathwork Facilitator
Yoga Instructor (RYT- 500) - Yoga Instructor
Yoga Lab is an exploration of movement linked with our breath. I encourage you to listen to your breath and body in order to make choices that feel right for you in each moment. My hope is that you will experience that sense of coming home to yourself, of finding comfort in your own skin, of finding that connection to something that is so much bigger, so much greater, than we are. Yoga is not about perfection, it’s not about performance, and it’s not about knowing everything there is to know. It is called a “yoga practice” for a reason... see you on your mat.
I am certified at 500-hour RYT (registered yoga teacher). I’m also a Father. Cyclist. Truth-seeker. Audiophile. Amateur chef. Part-time comedian. Yogi.
Jesse Teasley - Tai Chi , Kung Fu, Sword, & Martial Arts Instructor
Tai Chi and Martial Arts - S.U.M School and Lynchburg Area Youth Sports Initiative provider.
A renowned master of Asian martial arts, Master Jesse Teasley has specialized in Tai Chi Chuan for forty years. Born and raised in New York, he has studied with some of the world’s most famous Tai Chi masters. He has received numerous gold medal awards nationally and internationally and is one of the few Americans who has been honored as a Grand Master in China. He now has schools in New York and Virginia and leads classes, workshops and seminars worldwide. The “S.U.M. School” to call attention to the Supreme Ultimate Method that is the core of the Tai Chi training. Join Master Jesse at the Sattva Center on Sundays at 2pm for his weekly Tai Chi class.
Nat Marshall - Taekwondo Instructor and Lynchburg Area Youth Sports Initiative coordinator
Blackbelt Koryo Taekwondo Instructor
Lynchburg Area Youth Sports initiative (LAYSi)
434-221-5609
Mary Campbell - Life Coach
Life Coach, Reiki I & II
Body Mind and Soul Work, LLC - Mary Campbell - Certified Life Coach
Mary provides mindfulness life coaching services, as well as Reiki I and II, light massage, polarity and intuitive healing techniques to assist clients in achieving a more balanced and healthy lifestyle. Her services bring awareness to balance the whole person; mind, body and soul to achieve alignment for better health and vitality. She also offers workshops and group sessions. Email Mary to learn more about her services and to set up an appointment today.
Email: maryclifecoach@gmail.com
Hyangnan (Nan) Supernaw - Reiki and Energy Work
Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner
Divine Healer faith healer(minister) Reiki Master
Studied at International Miracle Institute
House of Healing
https://www.facebook.com/soulblance
Email: hyangnans@yahoo.com
Cell Phone: 434-509-5710
Keesha Burke - One Woman Central
Wellness and Holistic Coaching Services
One Woman Central Executive Summary These initiatives will expand the Center’s wellness offerings by integrating leadership development with holistic practices. The goal is to foster a deeper connection between individual wellness and social impact while addressing community needs for personal growth and transformative leadership.
Vision and Mission Alignment
1. Holistic Wellness Coaching: Sessions that combine meditation, mindfulness, and goal-setting tailored to community members and professionals.
2. Compassionate Leadership Trainings: Monthly workshops focused on leadership practices that integrate empathy, social responsibility, and conflict resolution skills. 3. Community-Centered Events:
One Woman Central, host quarterly events, such as wellness retreats, discussions on women’s leadership, and culturally enriching gatherings.
Topics Include: * Compassionate leadership. * Navigating social issues in professional environments. * Integrating wellness into decision-making processes.
LuAnn Keener-Mikenas - Life Coach
LuAnn is a native Texan who began writing poetry as a child and later earned an MFA. She started her career teaching college students which led naturally into counseling. She worked with children at Bridges Treatment Center using poetry and rhythmic techniques, and with young adults at Randolph College. In private practice since 2004, she incorporates energy modalities and has become an intuitive healer who assists clients to develop spiritual resources and get in touch with their inner guidance. She is experienced in working with the Dark Night of the Soul,
Quantum Healing Hypnosis, Neuro-integration, and Mandala Art Therapy. Reach out to LuAnn to set up an individual or group sessions or workshops.
(434) 215-9451
Pam Caldwell - Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor and Coach
LaToya Grooms - Licensed Massage Therapist
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