Emery B.
E-RYT 500, MS HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS MANAGEMENT, CPT
Even before I took my first yoga class, I had a deep interest in the anatomy and physiology of the human body, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. My background is diverse, spanning yoga, science, exercise, and wellness.
I’ve been teaching yoga for over 15 years and have trained more than 100 yoga instructors at the 200 and 500 hour level. I’ve worked in the fitness industry, teaching yoga and other forms of exercise, and attained certifications in Yoga, Pilates, Personal Training, TRX, and Silver Sneakers.
I’m certified in numerous styles of yoga including VariYoga (a combination of Iyengar, Anusara, and Viniyoga), Ashtanga, Core Strength Vinyasa (as taught by Sadie Nardini), and Power Yoga for Sports (as taught by Gwen Lawrence).
I also furthered my education with a master’s degree in Health Promotion and Wellness Management and became a certified Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist and certified Personal Trainer. Currently, I’m a full-time faculty member at Missouri State University where I teach Exercise Physiology, Healthy Lifestyles, and yoga.
If you ask me why I love yoga so much, I would say, it’s because, even after 15+ years of my yoga journey I find that, even though I’m consistently growing stronger, increasing flexibility and gaining balance, when it comes to my yoga practice (or life for that matter) the challenges never cease, the awakening is never complete, and there is always something more to discover…that’s what draws me back to the mat day after day!