Emily Forte

Emily has been a dedicated yoga student since 2006, teaching since 2012, and is continuously surprised at the ways yoga transforms her mind and body. Yoga has allowed Emily to find balance in a fast-paced world, and to enjoy the moment rather than always trying to plan for the future. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2013, a 500 hour yoga teacher training with Jason Crandel in 2021, and a second 500 hour training with YogaSix in 2024. Emily also leads Yoga Alliance Certified teacher trainings, as well as regular immersions, workshops, retreats and guest lecture series. She is a student of the Penn Program for Mindfulness, and is working towards a Certificate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Management. 

Emily works with athletes and athletic teams at Swarthmore College, both in-season and off-season, to help them prep their minds and bodies for game day. She leads yoga sessions, as well as mindfulness, breathing techniques, foam rolling, and visualization sessions for athletes.

Emily’s classes focus on connecting movement with breath, body and mind, and she hopes to give students the space to find their own inspiration during their practice, leaving them rejuvenated and wanting to return to yoga. Her classes encourage personal examination, and her love for the practice shines through in her ability to teach with a concrete yet creative voice. As an educator, she is inspired by all of her students and loves to watch people grow, both on and off their mats. 

Emily is also certified in Spinning/Cycling through Mad Dogg Athletics, and taught a combined Spin/Strength/Yoga format at SPENGA.