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®). Ben earned his certifications at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health (RYT 200) and Jess Kahn Yoga (RYT 200). They both also completed Reiki training with Master Teacher Kelly Little.

 

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).