 Hannah Hutcheson:
E-RYT 500hr, RPYT, RCYT | MA | 200hr & 300hr Yoga Teacher Training Educator | YACEP | Reiki Master | Another Yoga Podcast | Herbalist | Certified EFT + Hypnotherapy Coach | Wife | Mom | Forever Laughing Yogi
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The boys that hold my heart. What am I doing when I'm not teaching yoga, practicing the healing arts, or learning? Connecting with my biggest teachers... my sweet family, often in nature!
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Hannah Hutcheson’s (that is me) journey truly began in the stillness of Savasana, after a hot and sweaty vinyasa class. At the tender age of 17, I knew I had found home. From that moment, my path became one of self-exploration, a dance between body and soul. Over time, my practice evolved from a physical discipline to a deep, spiritual devotion to both body and mind. I live by the guiding truth that in order to change the world, one must first change within—by nurturing the soul, and letting our actions ripple outward.
“One day, you finally knew what you had to do, and began.” – Mary Oliver. For me, that moment came long ago, practicing yoga on a sunlit beach, where dolphins danced through the waves and the world whispered its secrets. I knew then, with the certainty of the sea, that I was meant to teach. The warmth of the sun, the rhythm of the waves, and the peace that washed over me ignited a fire within. I had to share this journey, this profound experience of self-discovery and healing, with others.
I am an E-RYT 500hr & RPYT Yoga Teacher, beginning my training in March 2015 with my 200hr certification at Be Yoga in Downtown Marietta. My early training focused on energetic yoga—aligning with chakras, bandhas, and pranayama. In January 2018, I deepened my practice with a 300hr Yoga Teacher Training Certification at Etowah Valley Yoga in Cartersville, under the wise guidance of Sue Hopkins, becoming an RYT 500hr. I’ve also earned a Registered Prenatal Yoga Certification, guiding women through the sacred journey of pregnancy, birth, and beyond, as well as nurturing women’s health.
I continue to weave the threads of knowledge through workshops and additional certifications—Ayurveda, Herbalism, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Restorative, and Prenatal. After two decades of dance, I also integrated TRX and Barre to deepen the physicality of my practice. I am certified in EFT & Hypnotherapy and remain ever-curious, a lifelong learner, constantly unfolding into deeper wisdom.
Beyond yoga, I hold a BS in Psychology and an MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology, where I learned to blend analytical insight with healing. My focus on Business Coaching led me to a path I never anticipated—owning my own business, where I now bring a unique, compassionate approach to coaching and healing. I am a Certified Life Coach, EFT Practitioner, Writer, Assisted Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner, Herbalist, Reiki Master, and a High Priestess in the Order of Mary Magdalene. have love in my eyes and flowers in my hair. Always dreaming of magic and mysticism.
Yoga has been the leading force in my life, nurturing my soul and helping me bloom into the woman I am today—a gentle force of nature, constantly evolving. With my husband, Brooks, the perfect yin to my yang (yes, I am the yang!), we live in a cozy cabin tucked into the woods, surrounded by the love of our sweet boys, River and Forrest, our cat Pickles, and dog Waffles. Together, we spend our days with books in hand, the mountains at our feet, and the quiet hum of nature filling our hearts.
I believe in the power of manifesting your reality. Abracadabra: what I speak, I create.
My Education:
-Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Austin Peay University 2012
-200hr Yoga Teacher Training with Isabelle Casey at be yoga 2015
-300hr Yoga Teacher Training with Sue Hopkins of Etowah Valley Yoga 2018
-Life Coach Certification with Dr. Duckett 20hrs 2015
-Yin Yoga Certification with Douglas Johnson 20hrs 2015
-Meditation Series with Douglas Johnson 9hrs 2016
-TRX Certification 20hrs 2016
-Assisted Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner with Michael Sitzer 60hrs 2018
-Reiki Master with Energy Insights 20hrs 2018
-Barre Intro with Andrea 10hrs 2019
-Yin Yoga with Michele Stewart 20hrs 2019
-Yoga Nidra Teacher Training: Level I Certification with Dr. Nick Atlas 12hrs 2019
-Kundalini: Life Force Academy with Jai Dev Singh 10hrs 2020
-Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Sarah DeFoor of Yovana Yoga 15hrs 2020
-Yoga for Self-Regulation and Trauma with Hala Khouri of Off the Mat, Into the World 6hrs 2020
-Ayurveda with Jai Dev Singh 14hrs 2021
-Chakra Activation with Anodea Judith 10hrs 2021
-Chakra Theory and Meditation with Paul Grilley 10hrs 2021
-Healing Trauma with Dr. Peter Levine 10hrs 2021
-Herbalism Certification with The Herbal Academy 80hrs 2021
-EFT Certification with Graham Nicholls 24hrs 2022
-Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Michelle Young of My Vinyasa Practice 85hrs 2022
-Ayurvedic Nutrition Certification withMichelle Young of My Vinayasa Practice 14hrs 2023
-Entrepreneurship Training Certification with Michelle Young of My Vinyasa Practice 50hrs 2023
-How Yoga Heals: Somatics with Liz Heffernan of Soma Yoga Institute 20hrs 2023
-Hypnotherapy + Hypnosis Certification with Dr. Karen E Wells 10hrs 2023
-Mindfulness Coaching Certification with Michelle Young of My Vinyasa Practice 100hrs 2023
-Trauma Informed Yoga Certification with Michelle Young of My Vinyasa Practice 40hrs 2024
-Anatomy of Yoga with Paul Grilley - 5hrs 2024
-Ayurveda with YogaMu- In Progress 1000 hrs 2024
-Sanskrit for Yogis: An Introduction to the Language of Yoga with Dr. Seth Powell - 18hrs 2025
-High Priestess in the Order of Mary Magadala with Dr. Katia Bishop - Always a work in Progress
-Certified Kids Yoga Teacher with My Vinyasa Practice- 2024
-Certified Spiritual Life Coach : The Alignment Movement - 20hrs 2025
-Certified Intuitive Energy Healer: The Alignment Movement - 20hrs 2025
-Certified Hypnotherapist: The Alignment Movement - 20hrs 2025
=1887 in additional hours of education (not including 200hr, 300hr, and MA)
How did Muddy Lotus Yoga come to be?
In the darkest night of my soul, Muddy Lotus took root. In January of 2024, I felt the winds of change stirring, but I fought it—fought it with every fiber of my being. I had spent four months clinging to a vision, to the walls of my yoga studio, Horizon Healing Center, but the truth was undeniable. The lease was ending, and I was spent—financially, physically, and mentally exhausted. Something had to change. So much unfolded in that moment—a deep, divine unfolding that I now call my midlife awakening.
I searched for new spaces, but each option felt like an uphill battle. And then, as if whispered by the winds themselves, I knew: I had to practice aparigraha—non-attachment. I had been holding on to an idea of what was and what I thought had to be, without listening to the whispers of what could be.
When I finally surrendered and allowed myself to grieve what I had imagined, a dark depression swallowed me whole. My best friend, Michele, wisely said one evening, “You’re stuck in the mud.” It was as though the universe struck a chord. Yes, I was stuck in the mud. I’m Kapha—water and earth—mud! I move slowly, and like the earth, I resist change. My maiden name, Muddiman, seemed like a cosmic joke, and I remembered the kids who used to tease me, calling me “mudddddd.”
And then, like a burst of sunlight through the clouds, I remembered the lotus flower—born in the murkiest of waters, emerging pure and beautiful despite the mud. And so, from that deep, dark place, Muddy Lotus Yoga was born.
“The lotus flower is a reminder of the beauty that comes from change, the magic that a new beginning brings, and the seed of potential that’s buried in the most unlikely places.” — Jennifer Williamson
From that moment, I knew I could no longer operate within the old model. I had been losing myself, missing precious time with my children and husband, and working for months without pay (8 years in business—many of you understand the toll that takes). My body was drowning in cortisol. Every text from the studio group chat was a new wave of anxiety—“Who can’t teach now?” “No one will sub.” It felt like I was always juggling, canceling classes, or trying to teach myself into exhaustion—while my life at home sank beneath the weight. It was in this chaos that my wounds of people-pleasing and unworthiness resurfaced.
I loved teaching yoga. I loved guiding others to peace. But somewhere along the way, I lost that peace myself. There was no longer space for me. I decided, then, to close the doors of the studio and take two months for healing. Therapy, yoga, somatic work, journaling, art, nature, baking, cooking, cuddles with my babies, time by the creek, dates with my beloved… and an endless stack of books. Slowly, I began to piece myself back together again.
I started Horizon Healing Center because yoga had once saved my life, and I wanted to offer that gift to others. But in the process, I had lost myself—lost the essence of who I was in the rush to heal others. And so, here I am, rising like the lotus, slowly emerging from the mud. Reminding myself that even though this change was excruciating, those dark days were merely the seed breaking through the soil. The magic is coming.
Thank you, from the depths of my heart, to all those who took a chance on Horizon Healing Center over the years. Your time, your energy, your love—the sacred space we created together will forever be etched in my heart. I will miss the faces I saw daily, weekly, sharing the quiet beauty of yoga with you. If you feel abandoned, I am deeply sorry. I could no longer continue as a shell of who I once was. But know that I think of you all every day, and I hope we can reconnect—whether online or in person—if the time feels right.
We all walk through dark, difficult times. We all get stuck or lost at some point. But I would be honored to hold the lantern for you, as you too emerge through your own muddy waters. The lotus resides within all of us, and you do not have to walk this path alone.
“One day, you finally knew what you had to do, and began.” – Mary Oliver. For me, that moment came long ago, practicing yoga on a sunlit beach, where dolphins danced through the waves and the world whispered its secrets. I knew then, with the certainty of the sea, that I was meant to teach. The warmth of the sun, the rhythm of the waves, and the peace that washed over me ignited a fire within. I had to share this journey, this profound experience of self-discovery and healing, with others.
I am an E-RYT 500hr & RPYT Yoga Teacher, beginning my training in March 2015 with my 200hr certification at Be Yoga in Downtown Marietta. My early training focused on energetic yoga—aligning with chakras, bandhas, and pranayama. In January 2018, I deepened my practice with a 300hr Yoga Teacher Training Certification at Etowah Valley Yoga in Cartersville, under the wise guidance of Sue Hopkins, becoming an RYT 500hr. I’ve also earned a Registered Prenatal Yoga Certification, guiding women through the sacred journey of pregnancy, birth, and beyond, as well as nurturing women’s health.
I continue to weave the threads of knowledge through workshops and additional certifications—Ayurveda, Herbalism, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Restorative, and Prenatal. After two decades of dance, I also integrated TRX and Barre to deepen the physicality of my practice. I am certified in EFT & Hypnotherapy and remain ever-curious, a lifelong learner, constantly unfolding into deeper wisdom.
Beyond yoga, I hold a BS in Psychology and an MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology, where I learned to blend analytical insight with healing. My focus on Business Coaching led me to a path I never anticipated—owning my own business, where I now bring a unique, compassionate approach to coaching and healing. I am a Certified Life Coach, EFT Practitioner, Writer, Assisted Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner, Herbalist, Reiki Master, and a High Priestess in the Order of Mary Magdalene. have love in my eyes and flowers in my hair. Always dreaming of magic and mysticism.
Yoga has been the leading force in my life, nurturing my soul and helping me bloom into the woman I am today—a gentle force of nature, constantly evolving. With my husband, Brooks, the perfect yin to my yang (yes, I am the yang!), we live in a cozy cabin tucked into the woods, surrounded by the love of our sweet boys, River and Forrest, our cat Pickles, and dog Waffles. Together, we spend our days with books in hand, the mountains at our feet, and the quiet hum of nature filling our hearts.
I believe in the power of manifesting your reality. Abracadabra: what I speak, I create.
My Education:
-Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Austin Peay University 2012
-200hr Yoga Teacher Training with Isabelle Casey at be yoga 2015
-300hr Yoga Teacher Training with Sue Hopkins of Etowah Valley Yoga 2018
-Life Coach Certification with Dr. Duckett 20hrs 2015
-Yin Yoga Certification with Douglas Johnson 20hrs 2015
-Meditation Series with Douglas Johnson 9hrs 2016
-TRX Certification 20hrs 2016
-Assisted Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner with Michael Sitzer 60hrs 2018
-Reiki Master with Energy Insights 20hrs 2018
-Barre Intro with Andrea 10hrs 2019
-Yin Yoga with Michele Stewart 20hrs 2019
-Yoga Nidra Teacher Training: Level I Certification with Dr. Nick Atlas 12hrs 2019
-Kundalini: Life Force Academy with Jai Dev Singh 10hrs 2020
-Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Sarah DeFoor of Yovana Yoga 15hrs 2020
-Yoga for Self-Regulation and Trauma with Hala Khouri of Off the Mat, Into the World 6hrs 2020
-Ayurveda with Jai Dev Singh 14hrs 2021
-Chakra Activation with Anodea Judith 10hrs 2021
-Chakra Theory and Meditation with Paul Grilley 10hrs 2021
-Healing Trauma with Dr. Peter Levine 10hrs 2021
-Herbalism Certification with The Herbal Academy 80hrs 2021
-EFT Certification with Graham Nicholls 24hrs 2022
-Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Michelle Young of My Vinyasa Practice 85hrs 2022
-Ayurvedic Nutrition Certification withMichelle Young of My Vinayasa Practice 14hrs 2023
-Entrepreneurship Training Certification with Michelle Young of My Vinyasa Practice 50hrs 2023
-How Yoga Heals: Somatics with Liz Heffernan of Soma Yoga Institute 20hrs 2023
-Hypnotherapy + Hypnosis Certification with Dr. Karen E Wells 10hrs 2023
-Mindfulness Coaching Certification with Michelle Young of My Vinyasa Practice 100hrs 2023
-Trauma Informed Yoga Certification with Michelle Young of My Vinyasa Practice 40hrs 2024
-Anatomy of Yoga with Paul Grilley - 5hrs 2024
-Ayurveda with YogaMu- In Progress 1000 hrs 2024
-Sanskrit for Yogis: An Introduction to the Language of Yoga with Dr. Seth Powell - 18hrs 2025
-High Priestess in the Order of Mary Magadala with Dr. Katia Bishop - Always a work in Progress
-Certified Kids Yoga Teacher with My Vinyasa Practice- 2024
-Certified Spiritual Life Coach : The Alignment Movement - 20hrs 2025
-Certified Intuitive Energy Healer: The Alignment Movement - 20hrs 2025
-Certified Hypnotherapist: The Alignment Movement - 20hrs 2025
=1887 in additional hours of education (not including 200hr, 300hr, and MA)
How did Muddy Lotus Yoga come to be?
In the darkest night of my soul, Muddy Lotus took root. In January of 2024, I felt the winds of change stirring, but I fought it—fought it with every fiber of my being. I had spent four months clinging to a vision, to the walls of my yoga studio, Horizon Healing Center, but the truth was undeniable. The lease was ending, and I was spent—financially, physically, and mentally exhausted. Something had to change. So much unfolded in that moment—a deep, divine unfolding that I now call my midlife awakening.
I searched for new spaces, but each option felt like an uphill battle. And then, as if whispered by the winds themselves, I knew: I had to practice aparigraha—non-attachment. I had been holding on to an idea of what was and what I thought had to be, without listening to the whispers of what could be.
When I finally surrendered and allowed myself to grieve what I had imagined, a dark depression swallowed me whole. My best friend, Michele, wisely said one evening, “You’re stuck in the mud.” It was as though the universe struck a chord. Yes, I was stuck in the mud. I’m Kapha—water and earth—mud! I move slowly, and like the earth, I resist change. My maiden name, Muddiman, seemed like a cosmic joke, and I remembered the kids who used to tease me, calling me “mudddddd.”
And then, like a burst of sunlight through the clouds, I remembered the lotus flower—born in the murkiest of waters, emerging pure and beautiful despite the mud. And so, from that deep, dark place, Muddy Lotus Yoga was born.
“The lotus flower is a reminder of the beauty that comes from change, the magic that a new beginning brings, and the seed of potential that’s buried in the most unlikely places.” — Jennifer Williamson
From that moment, I knew I could no longer operate within the old model. I had been losing myself, missing precious time with my children and husband, and working for months without pay (8 years in business—many of you understand the toll that takes). My body was drowning in cortisol. Every text from the studio group chat was a new wave of anxiety—“Who can’t teach now?” “No one will sub.” It felt like I was always juggling, canceling classes, or trying to teach myself into exhaustion—while my life at home sank beneath the weight. It was in this chaos that my wounds of people-pleasing and unworthiness resurfaced.
I loved teaching yoga. I loved guiding others to peace. But somewhere along the way, I lost that peace myself. There was no longer space for me. I decided, then, to close the doors of the studio and take two months for healing. Therapy, yoga, somatic work, journaling, art, nature, baking, cooking, cuddles with my babies, time by the creek, dates with my beloved… and an endless stack of books. Slowly, I began to piece myself back together again.
I started Horizon Healing Center because yoga had once saved my life, and I wanted to offer that gift to others. But in the process, I had lost myself—lost the essence of who I was in the rush to heal others. And so, here I am, rising like the lotus, slowly emerging from the mud. Reminding myself that even though this change was excruciating, those dark days were merely the seed breaking through the soil. The magic is coming.
Thank you, from the depths of my heart, to all those who took a chance on Horizon Healing Center over the years. Your time, your energy, your love—the sacred space we created together will forever be etched in my heart. I will miss the faces I saw daily, weekly, sharing the quiet beauty of yoga with you. If you feel abandoned, I am deeply sorry. I could no longer continue as a shell of who I once was. But know that I think of you all every day, and I hope we can reconnect—whether online or in person—if the time feels right.
We all walk through dark, difficult times. We all get stuck or lost at some point. But I would be honored to hold the lantern for you, as you too emerge through your own muddy waters. The lotus resides within all of us, and you do not have to walk this path alone.