Emily has been a casual practitioner of yoga and meditation for over ten years. Her practice deepened in 2004 when she met her teacher Lisa Schrempp in Tucson, Arizona. At the time, Emily was a stressed out family lawyer. Through her yoga practice Emily learned to view challenges not as obstacles, but as catalysts for compassion and spiritual growth (this is an ongoing practice!). While in India in 2006, Emily realized that she would rather teach yoga than practice law. Emily now holds certificates from both Jivamukti Yoga in New York, and Laughing Lotus in San Francisco. She teaches uplifting, balanced vinyasa flow classes that emphasize mindful cultivation of elevated intentions for the benefit of all beings.