Welcome to James Island Yoga

200-300-500 Hour Manifest Yoga Teacher Trainings
at James Island Yoga

Step into your power, discover your purpose, and take your passion for yoga to the next level in the Manifest Yoga Teacher Training programs led by Tymi Howard Bender. Manifest Yoga Teacher Trainings are unlike any others, taking your practice beyond the asana and carrying you deep into the philosophy, history, and spirituality of your yoga journey.

The Manifest Yoga Teacher Training approach will not only enhance your physical practice, but you will also receive a deep understanding of “off the mat” subjects in the ancient sciences of yoga and holistic modalities, such as Ayurveda, Yin Yoga, Myofascial / Trigger Point Release, Thai Assisted Yoga, Acupressure, Nutrition, Dance, Music, Psychotherapy and more, as they apply in today’s modern world.

ABOUT JIY

James Island Yoga, founded by Tymi Howard Bender, is COMMITTED to excellence in teaching. We welcome you as an inclusive community with a mission to provide a modern yoga practice to all, while still honoring tradition, promoting mindfulness, and ultimately- helping you realize your best self. Expect a friendly staff and the area’s top yoga teachers leading synergistic classes designed to EMPOWER, INSPIRE and CELEBRATE your physical and mental wellness. JIY is located just off Maybank Highway, in the heart of James Island – Charleston, South Carolina. 

Meet the JIY TRIBE!

Tymi Howard Owner James Island Yoga.

Tymi Howard Bender is an internationally known Yoga Alliance 500 E-RYT yoga teacher. She is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, creator of Manifest Yoga International Teacher Traini

Tymi Howard

Owner | Resident Teacher

My name is Candace Blair, and I returned home to America in 2017 after working 20 years as a finance executive on trading floors in Zurich & London. It is a great honour and tr

Candace Blair

Guest Teacher

Polly Christy - Resident Teacher

Practicing meditation since visiting a Theravada Buddhist monastery in Kyoto, Japan at the age of 12, practicing yoga since 1994 while living on the beach in Mexico and teaching Yo

Polly Savoie Christy

Résident Teacher

Erin Harrington - RT

Erin is passionate about movement, nutrition and sleep to preserve our cognition and mobility/LONGEVITY… More yoga, more breath! Erin is a Certified Functional Medicine Healt

Erin Harrington

Resident Teacher

Tony began his yoga practice with Bikram in Chicago and continued with his 200-hour Yoga Alliance Training at Corepower Yoga. He’s had advanced training in Vinyasa Flow, Yin,

Tony Beard

Resident Teacher

Stacy is a grateful mama, wife and yoga teacher living in Charleston, SC. Teaching yoga since 2009, her classes are purposeful, grounded and creative; with a bit of sweetness and h

Stacy Peth

Resident Teacher

Danielle is an E-RYT 200 | YACEP teacher with specialized training in Yin Yoga, LYT Yoga Method and an Advanced Level 4 certification in Jeet Kune Do. Her diverse background in dan

Danielle Giovannone

Resident Teacher

Jennifer Gibson has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and is currently working towards her 500-hour certification. She is the mother of three amazing children and a successful

Jennifer Gibson

Resident Teacher

Steven Willard

Steven has been teaching yoga, movement and meditation for 15+ years. His classes have a user friendly, “do what you can” approach. Expect a playful, challenging (if yo

J. Steven Willard

Resident Teacher

Zach Pritchett - RT

Zach Pritchett

Resident Teacher

Grace Albenesius

Resident Teacher

Mariah Betts

Resident Teacher

Nikki Inglesby

Nikki completed her 200 and 300 hour YTT in Candi Dasa, Bali in 2015. She also has 15 hours of yin training through MAHA trainings, a 23 hour kids certification through Kidding Aro

Nikki Inglesby

Resident Teacher

Andrew Piscitello

Resident Teacher

Martha Cruscuolo -RT

Martha Cruscuolo

Resident Teacher

Emily Bristol - RT

Emily Bristol

Resident Teacher

Savannah Wray RT

Savannah Wray

Resident Teacher

Katie Bennet

Katie Bennet

Resident Teacher

Kenneth Hyatt

Resident Instructor

Rachel Squire - Resident Reiki

Casey Brennan

JIY Staff

Casey Brennan

Rachel is passionate about the healing journey for herself and others. She uses the modalities of yoga and reiki to hold space for people wherever they are on their journey and to

Rachel Squire

Resident Reiki

Explore the yoga lifestyle and learn more
about our community

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Beautiful and inspirational words from our
very best clients

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Dyah Cabe

Tymi is very knowledgeable and super approachable. She has a wide knowledge of philosophy, anatomy, meditation, chakras, and how to work with different body types. For me, her teachings really connected as a woman practicing yoga. Her practice is strong and yet still soft, allowing me to deep dive within. She offers guidance and support during and after all classes. She is a great teacher, and even better person. I am so blessed to be guided by her.

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Andrew Scott Temples

In Tymi’s classes you will not just be taught poses, but will be taught how to feel; physically, energetically and emotionally through her creative and fun sequencing, words of wisdom, love, music, inspiration. Whether you are able to do a little bit or a lot or simply sit on your mat and breath the energy in her classes is so contagious that you will leave feeling fanfuckingtastic! (or loved and supported)

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Shannon Sims

This was a LIFE CHANGING experience. I did not know what to expect, as I had never taken one of Tymi Howard's classes. Tymi's teacher program went above and beyond what I thought I would learn and experience. Each class had such an incredible flow and energy and helped inspire the BEST inside of all the trainee's. We had a very large class and in spite of that I felt as though I received personal and individualized attention. I feel I have grown, not only as a teacher, but a person and cannot wait to inspire other students to these heights. If looking for a teacher training program I would highly recommend this program and Guru!

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Bali Malas

We LOVE Tymi and her infectious positivity and inspiring vibes.

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Sarah Ervin

Tymi Howard is a wonderful soul and an incredibly knowledgeable teacher. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to have learned from her.

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Angela Mali

I loved my training with Tymi Howard! Very challenging and intensive 30 day training. Tymi is an excellent teacher and shared her in depth knowledge of vinyasa and yin yoga. This was my first YTT experience and it was life changing! I would highly recommend studying with Tymi Howard and Manifest Yoga!

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Cristina Dzialo

Our teacher training started in person early in 2020. We had incredible instructors with various backgrounds and diverse teaching methods. It was a wonderful smorgasbord! Everyone was very friendly and supportive, providing assistance inside and out of the classroom. Eventually because of COVID we switched to virtual training, which was equally wonderful and the flexibility and options provided were very much appreciated. Tymi and the team that assisted are a very strong and talented group of yogis and it shows!

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Stéphanie Testa

I had a rewarding, spiritual and knowledgeable program. Thank you Tymi

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Chrissy Infinger

Tymi has such an amazing energy that is infectious (even through a virtual format)! She presents material in a way that makes you go inward and really decipher how you can apply in your own life. This teacher training was truly life changing and has inspired me to continue to learn more about this beautiful practice! I look forward to sharing the gifts of yoga with others!

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Mélissa Lynn Rosenberg

Tymi Howard is a very respectful, well known instructor with great integrity. She has full passion for yoga and health. She was always willing to assist and guide our team of teachers, even with the virus going on. I would most definitely pursue more training with her in the future.

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Shastidy Ellerbusch

The Manifest Yoga Teacher Training experience allowed me to grow and expand. Throughout this journey I developed the confidence and skill to teach in front of peers and clients. I gained a better understanding of the various asanas and the options to provide beginner and advanced students. I am grateful for the opportunity.

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Wendy Goa

Tymi Howard is one of the best Yoga teachers I've ever met, it is a great honor to have completed my RYT300 with her. Not only her passion for yoga, but also her passion for life has inspired me of exploring more in the world of yoga and sharing with others.

ONE TRIBE VIBE!

James Island Yoga Studio

CHARLESTON, SC

Open 7 Days a week. Check schedule for specific class times. Doors open no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of each class.