“ Natalie’s ability to marry solid Yoga technique and fundamentals with an understanding of how my body works and learns has been transformative. Her positive energy sets the tone for every practice and inspires me to work harder to improve. My body has transformed with lots of chronic issues working away. Amazing teacher.”
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About Me
Training
I hold a 200 Hour Certification from Awakened Heart Embodied Mind, a Trauma-informed training with Hala Khouri (Off the Mat), Julian Walker, and Jay Fields. This training emphasized alignment, safe sequencing, using props to make yoga more accessible, and neuroscience. It gave me a foundation to offer safe and sustainable yoga guidance. I also have a Yoga Fit Certification from One Down Dog, where I teach, which covers Yoga with HIIT cardio, Sculpt, and Pilates.
Teaching
I teach all levels, including beginners looking to learn basics and safe alignment to advanced practitioners seeking to build strength and skills for specific poses.
I have been teaching around Los Angeles since 2015 at studios, at events like birthdays and bachelorette parties, with private clients in their homes, and with corporate clients at their offices. My teaching style is described as steady, mindful, creative, fresh and fun. My approach to teaching is about catering the practice to the student. I break things down to pass on basic skills and build it out from there. I want you to understand the movements in your body so that you can have an embodied yoga practice that is truly yours!
Beginnings
I have been practicing yoga since I was in highschool. It was offered as an elective, so I thought I would try it out. I already grew up as a dancer and movement felt very natural for me. What I found was a connection to myself that I didn’t even know existed. I was moving for ME. Not for a show. I continued to practice in college, where I received a BA in Theatre, and it was a big part of our movement training. I was hooked. Not only because of how strong it made me feel, but because of the meditative aspect and the calm I felt after a practice.
Practice is the thing. It’s the reason that we do it, not for outcome. This is something I live and I feel very passionate about sharing. I grew up in the Detroit Suburbs to hippie parents. They encouraged health and wellness holistically and I guess it makes a lot of sense that I continued this on into the rest of my life!
What People Say
“We hired Natalie to work with our swim team, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. She was incredibly helpful. Not only did the swimmers love working with her on a personal level (as she is one of the kindest and most open people), but they also felt that her knowledge of the body was incredible in relation to swimming. Sometimes getting coaches outside of the swim arena can be hard for them to understand what is needed to succeed, but Natalie did a ton of research and really helped them improve in and out of the pool. We recommend her for any team looking to add yoga and self-care into their regimen.”
“I love going to Natalie’s classes for many reasons. She has such a welcoming and compassionate vibe, her classes leave me feeling peaceful and proud, and I walk off the mat still feeling her joyful spirit. She’s such a kind person and makes you feel at home in class.”
“Grounded, yet ethereal. Feels like a hug from your most imaginative selfless friend.”
“I’ve been working individually with Natalie for months now and love her positive, gentle energy. She’s attentive to detail and thoughtful with her flows. Natalie is both encouraging and firm when we work together, and responds creatively to when I need to be challenged versus when I need a more restorative practice. She’s flexible with her time and easy to get in touch with. I’m very grateful for her guidance!”
