Kimmie 

Kim “Kimmie” Thomas is a passionate alignment-based yoga teacher with decades of experience in movement, instruction, and mentorship. Known for her clear, grounded teaching style and thoughtful use of props, Kimmie helps students build strong, sustainable practices that honor their unique bodies. Her classes blend precise instruction with compassion, making yoga accessible and empowering for all levels.

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Before stepping fully into the yoga world, Kimmie was the Founder and Owner of Gotta Dance Atlanta, one of the city’s most successful dance studios. She launched the studio in 1990 with the mission to create a space where professionals and everyday enthusiasts alike could grow through movement. With a B.A. in Performing Arts & Dance from Oklahoma City University (earned on a full scholarship), she has spent over 40 years immersed in the arts.

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Kimmie’s journey into yoga deepened after a personal injury led her to discover the healing power of alignment-focused practice. That experience shaped her approach and continues to inform her teaching today. Her classes encourage mindful movement, proper alignment, and a deep connection between mind, body, and spirit.

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She believes that yoga offers something for everyone and created Just Breathe Yoga Center as a space where students can explore their own paths with curiosity, self-compassion, and ease.

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Kimmie holds multiple yoga certifications, including a 200-hour Ashtanga Yoga certification from S.A.M.A. in Newport, RI, a 200-hour certification from Buddhi Yoga in La Jolla, CA, and both 200-hour and 300-hour certifications from The Asheville Yoga Center in Asheville, NC. She is also a certified Aerial Yoga Instructor. Kimmie is registered with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).

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“Yoga isn’t about the fancy poses or being flexible—it’s about finding balance, strength, and awareness.”