Desiree has been teaching special populations and the general public Yoga, Pilates and Wellness programs for over 12 years. She has over a dozen certifications which include: Yoga, Pilates, Mind/Body Fitness, Raw Food Nutrition & Wellness Coaching.
Desiree's yoga training includes over 500 hours of extensive training in various styles of yoga which include: Hatha, Anusara, Kundalini, Ashtanga and Sivananda Yoga. Desiree's teaching style embraces all elements of her previous training, with an emphasis on alignment and biomechanics. Some of her teachers and influences have included: Beryl Bender Birch, Doug Sweson, Lois Neisbitt, John Friend and Pattabhi Jois. Desiree has been featured in various publications which include: Fitness Magazine, Essence Magazine and TLC's a Baby Story featuring her work as a Yoga Teacher and Wellness Expert. Prior to being a full-time yoga teacher, Desiree worked as a Social and Human Services professional and holds a degree in Social Work. Desiree presently owns a Yoga & Wellness Center near her home on Long Island and she's the Program Director of The LI Kula Yoga Teacher Training Program, which allows her to work with and guide aspiring Yoga teachers through the certification process.
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Last Login: Apr 15th, 2013