THIS IS HOW IT ALL BEGAN...
FROM ROCK BOTTOM TO ROOTED IN POWER, PRESENCE, AND PURPOSE
The true power of yoga found me at the exact “wrong” moment.
Even though I’d practiced on and off for years, it wasn’t until 2014,
at over 300 lbs., and in the middle of a breakdown on my mat, that
everything shifted. That day’s flow cracked something open in me.
The movement, the frustration, the tears; it was all a loud, urgent call
for change. I made myself a promise: I would rewrite my story. I would
chase the radical belief that yes, even I was worthy of happiness,
health, and joy.
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That moment was the beginning.
What followed was messy, muddy, and deeply real. I immersed myself in yoga, mindset work, meditation, and the law of attraction. I peeled back years of conditioning and self-doubt. I used yoga to break through physical and mental barriers that had haunted me for too long. I wrote in my journal, “I want to be a fearless yoga teacher.” And I meant it.
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In 2018, I completed my 200hr yoga teacher training and never looked back. From goat yoga to moon classes, from owning a brick-and-mortar studio to streaming flows from my garage, I’ve shared my practice in just about every way possible. In 2022, I completed my 500hr and Trauma-Informed certifications, adding even more depth and intention to my teaching.
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Emily Rose Yoga & Co. was born in 2021, as a way to share my deepest passion: helping others reclaim their power, rewrite their stories, and feel confident, present, and truly alive. Whether it’s through yoga, meditation, breathwork, coaching, or just sharing space together, I guide others back to themselves, one moment of mindfulness at a time.
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My mission is to help people cut through the noise, reconnect with their bodies, and build a life of joy, wonder, and purpose. I believe that wellness isn’t just about movement—it’s about the mindset, the nervous system, the soul. In every class, I welcome all bodies, all backgrounds, and all life chapters. My teaching is about presence, not perfection. About curiosity, not judgment. And about learning how to meet life with softness, strength, and deep self-trust.
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When I’m not teaching, I work in philanthropy for a humanitarian organization. I live in Iowa City with my daughter, who keeps me laughing, grounded, and TikTok-literate (ish). I’m a lifelong seeker and adventurer, always chasing the next hike, song, or sunset that reminds me: we’re here to feel it all. ✨
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Thank you for being here!
