With aspirations of a career as a classical ballet dancer and faced with serious injury, Whitney found refuge in the healing practice of yoga at a local Aikido Dojo at the age of 17. Fascinated by anatomy and body mechanics, the physical practice of yoga was immediately appealing. After completing her bachelors degree at UCSB, she continued to live work and practice yoga in Santa Barbara. Over time, the opportunity to apply the lessons cultivated on the mat to everyday life led Whitney to complete her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Ryan and Stephanie Besler to equip herself with the ability to guide others in their practice. Whitney's classes focus on the union of breath, body and mind.  Developing body awareness through creative sequences, she hopes to share with her students the fun and fierce duality of yoga, and life off the mat.