About Us

Aumana Yoga was founded by Chris Norton and Ben Auman, both of whom began their yoga studies at Bluebird Sky Yoga in Washington, D.C. in 2016. Chris earned his yoga teacher certifications at the House of Yoga Academy (RYT 200) and the Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga School (Rocket®). He also studied Bhakti Yoga with Seán Johnson at the Asheville Yoga Center, where he is currently taking his 300-hour teacher training. Ben earned his yoga teaching certifications at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health (RYT 200) and Jess Kahn Yoga (RYT 200). Chris and Ben both studied Usui Reiki I, II, and III with Master Teacher Kelly Little, and Chris studied Usui Holy Fire Reiki I and II with Master Teacher Amy Potter of From the Earth Creative.

In 2023, Chris founded Lake Jackson Yoga, a group that has grown to over 150 yoga enthusiasts who take Chris and Ben's classes and join them to experience the gifts of other teachers and studios around Northern Virginia. Aumana Yoga was born of that effort as they relocated from D.C. to Manassas full-time in 2024.

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Ben has also been a licensed massage therapist since 2015 (aumanmassage.com).