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Maryella Matthews is a yoga instructor at Above and Beyond Yoga studio in Mobile. She has been teaching various styles of yoga for more than five years. She has trained with Sri Dharma Mittra master teachers and learned the Surya Namaskar vinyasa flow, and recently completed her Hatha Yoga Teacher training. Maryella is a level 2 Reiki practitioner. “I enjoy weaving sound therapy into my yoga classes because I believe it helps restore a sense of wellbeing.”

Tony studied at the University of South Alabama, graduating in 1990 with a degree in communications and a minor in psychology. He served six years in the Army National Guard before pursuing a career as a professional musician. Tony traveled regionally, performing with an Elton John impersonator for five years and previously touring with an Elvis impersonator for 15 years. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, saxophone, steel drum, and piano.

Tony began meditating 10 years ago and started attending the center about four years ago. With the encouragement of Ashley Black, he developed an interest in sound bowls and has assisted her in several meditation events. He is grateful to be part of the meditation community and always sends love and positive energy to his fellow meditators.

Lar Nimit is the director and founder of the Meditation Center of Alabama. With over 25 years of meditation experience, she has explored various techniques and has been dedicated to practicing the Middle Way Meditation method for more than two decades.

Beyond her deep commitment to meditation, Lar is a certified public accountant and previously owned Bangkok Thai Cuisine, a beloved local Thai restaurant. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand, and a Master’s degree in Economics from Western Michigan University.

Her passion for holistic healing has led her to study Universe Energy Healing and Pranic Healing in depth. She is a Qigong coach, having attended multiple Qigong classes at the Omega Institute in New York. Lar is a certified Mindfulness & Meditation Coach from World Peace Initiative and has completed MBSR Instructor Training from the Mindfulness and Health Institute.

She is dedicated to spreading true inner peace and happiness, helping others cultivate mindfulness and well-being through the transformative power of meditation. Lar’s vision is to create a Meditation Retreat Center for the community, providing a sanctuary where individuals can find peace, clarity, and deeper spiritual connection.

Lar Nimit is the director and founder of the Meditation Center of Alabama. With over 25 years of meditation experience, she has explored various techniques and has been dedicated to practicing the Middle Way Meditation method for more than two decades.

Beyond her deep commitment to meditation, Lar is a certified public accountant and previously owned Bangkok Thai Cuisine, a beloved local Thai restaurant. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand, and a Master’s degree in Economics from Western Michigan University.

Her passion for holistic healing has led her to study Universe Energy Healing and Pranic Healing in depth. She is a Qigong coach, having attended multiple Qigong classes at the Omega Institute in New York. Lar is a certified Mindfulness & Meditation Coach from World Peace Initiative and has completed MBSR Instructor Training from the Mindfulness and Health Institute.

She is dedicated to spreading true inner peace and happiness, helping others cultivate mindfulness and well-being through the transformative power of meditation. Lar’s vision is to create a Meditation Retreat Center for the community, providing a sanctuary where individuals can find peace, clarity, and deeper spiritual connection.

Uma is in HR by profession and worked for many tech companies as a Senior Technical Recruiter for several years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management and Computer Information Systems from Portland State University.  She loves recruiting. It gives her instant gratification when matching outstanding talent to an amazing company. She believes it’s a great opportunity to change someone’s life and listen to their stories. Apart from her professional life, she has been practicing mindfulness meditation for almost a decade. She strongly believes in its benefits and role in creating a gateway to a healthier way of life and strengthening the mind-body connection. Recently, she received a Certificate of completion in Training to teach Introducing Mindfulness from a collaboration between Oxford Mindfulness and the Mindfulness and Health Institute. Additionally, she likes to paint and draw. She is also an avid volunteer for a couple charity organizations such as Social Call and Oregon Women’s Charity Association. 

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