Courtney began practicing yoga in 2003 to heal her body from years of competitive track, dance, soccer and gymnastics. After falling in love with the practice, she enrolled in her first yoga teacher training in 2006 at Yoga Works in Santa Monica, California with the inspirational Annie Carpenter and James Brown. Later that year, Courtney continued her education completing Yoga Ed. grades K-8th certification in order to work with children in a fun and positive way. In 2007, wanting to explore the practice more in depth, Courtney began the Yoga Works Professional Program under mentor, Jasmine Lieb. Upon completion of the program she became a 500 hour Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher and later in 2009, Yoga Works Certified. Courtney is most influenced by the Ashtanga and Iyengar methods with a particular passion for Vinyasa Flow. She is also inspired by her love of dance, kundalini yoga and yoga therapeutics. Every class incorporates knowledge, spirit, and a sense of humor with the intention of sharing her love for yoga. In addition to teaching yoga, Courtney is a personal trainer and an experienced dance and gymnastics instructor. She received her Bachelor of Arts in 2002 from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

What to expect in Courtney’s class:
Mixed Level Vinyasa:
An alignment based flow focused on linking breath with movement creating heat, strength and flexibility. Challenge the body and calm the mind at your own level through asana (postures) and pranayama (breath work) Classes may incorporate inversions for those who are ready to take their practice further.

Yoga Basics:
A balanced class for a newer practitioner or someone wanting to slow the practice down to learn the basics of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. We will incorporate asana (postures) and pranayama (breath work) building a strong foundation for your practice.

Gentle Candlelight:
A gentle evening practice moving slowly through each posture helping to heal the body and calm the mind. Stretch deeply helping to return to a state of peace. Class may incorporate asana (postures) , pranayama (breath work) and dhyana (meditation).

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