Brittany’s passion for yoga inspired her to study and travel and she was the first student at California State University Monterey to complete the exchange portion of her Global Studies degree in India. After she completed her BA, she explored further, spending a year backpacking solo and then completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training certification in Rishikesh in northern India. As part of her education and during her travels, she became familiar with Hindi, Sanskrit, and several eastern religions and philosophies while she deepened her yoga practice.
In her classes, Brittany views herself as a guide, helping students to see possibilities, providing them with tools so they can teach themselves, and leading them through the steps required to reach a goal. When she hears “I can’t,” she encourages students to focus on breathing to embrace the present moment, taking small steps forward, and enjoying the journey. A short time later, those same students usually find that, indeed, they can. For Brittany, the strength and flexibility benefits of yoga are valuable, but beyond the physical practice, yoga is a meditation linking breath to movement. She feels the teachings of yoga include patience, self-love, compassion, confidence, and understanding that it’s not only about getting to the final pose, but also learning about oneself along the way. “I encourage students to take their yoga off the mat; live your yoga in everyday life.”
Brittany teaches Hatha, Vinyasa, Power Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Wall, Yoga for Climbers and SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) Yoga. In addition to teaching and practicing yoga, she is a rock climber and an avid outdoor enthusiast. Private Training Sessions The first step in private sessions with Brittany is determining a goal, whether it’s recovering from an injury, learning to be calm and present in everyday life, or building strength or flexibility. With an emphasis on correct alignment and breathing techniques, she guides learners through a gradual series of steps at a pace determined by the individual. Steady progress forward helps students realize their potential and find their inner power through yoga.