Ann Tooker

I grew up in Austin, TX. I would spend every summer in rural Alabama at my grandparents' farm. When I was in 4th grade I gained a lot of weight and was always a heavy child all through school. In high school I became interested in yoga and weight lifting. I lost a lot of weight and kept it off. I graduated from Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi and started my teaching career. It was not for me. Although I enjoyed teaching, I was discouraged by the public school system. When I had my first child I stayed home with him and continued working out and practicing yoga. After my second child I joined a local health club as a member and quickly found myself on the staff teaching yoga and cycling classes. It was not long before I was training as well.