About Us

I have been practicing yoga almost half my life. My practice really developed when I was healing from a knee injury by giving me the mental and physical tools I needed to recover. My husband and I moved here from NJ in 2014, and bought our first home together in 2020. We now have 2 sons that light up our world, our forever puppy Darla, and 2 cats who love the front porch!

I completed my YTT in 2023 at Solo Yoga + BXING studio in Hudson, WI. I enjoy teaching a slow vinyasa style class while adding in some mobility challenges and breathwork. I am interested in continuing my training in yin, meditation, and sports focused yoga. I also love the teachers I get to practice with and continue to learn from them in every class. 

I hope students leave my class with new tools to feel better in their mind and body on and off the mat while also remembering their worth is not dependent on a yoga pose. 

Yoga has been a part of my life for the past 7+ years. In my full-time career, I have worked with animals in a variety of healing roles. I am also the mama of two wonderful boys. 

When I became a mom, I struggled with a change of identity. It was during that time that I found yoga. Yoga gave me a sense of calm and strength that I was longing for. 

In October of 2023 I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training at Solo Yoga + BXING studio in Hudson, WI. Since then I have had the honor of sharing my yoga teaching with the staff at a high school in Mounds View. I look forward to teach and connect with the community of Hastings. 

“Yoga by Julie “

I am deeply committed to educating others on the advantages of slowing down to cultivate mental, physical and spiritual well-being. As a seasoned instructor, I provide a supportive environment and opportunities for growth in your practice. I have over a decade of experience teaching diverse yoga styles. 

After having my third child in 2007, I discovered yoga as my sanctuary. Yoga became my sacred me time, nurturing my soul and empowering me to be a more loving and present parent. Through yoga, I found self-love and acceptance, unlocking my true potential and embracing my new role with open arms. 

In 2012, my passion for my personal yoga practice evolved into a desire to share its benefits with others.  I achieved my 200 hour yoga teacher training thru YogaFit and also an additional 100 hours in  trauma recovery yoga in 2020.

In 2024,  I received my certification as a Certified Sound Therapy Practitioner thru The School of Mindfulness and Sound.   

Aside from sharing my passion of Yoga, you will see me enjoying walking, biking and running the Hastings trails.  Also spending time with my husband, and actively encouraging our three teen/adult children  to pursue their own passions in life! 

I became interested in yoga when I took a college course in Eastern philosophy.   We took postures in class while learning about Buddhist, Hindu, and Taoist principles.  My interest turned into a lifelong practice, and I have come to rely on it consistently for managing stress and staying balanced through life's ups and downs. 

My practice is influenced mainly by Hatha, Iyengar, and somatic styles.  In any class I teach, my goal is to have students feel safe exploring the space within their own bodies, find joy in movement, and utilize what they learn to enrich their lives.

I am a Yoga Alliance registered instructor, and  completed yoga teacher training at HeartWork Studio in Northfield, MN.  My training included exploration of the 8 limbs of yoga, the yoga sutras, pranayama (breath work), meditation, and learning about a variety of yoga styles.  I have additional training in Yin Yoga, Soma Yoga, and Nia.  My lifelong work as an educator and psychologist includes experience with mindfulness based relaxation and therapeutic stress reduction. 

Outside of the studio, I enjoy hiking, biking, books, music and travel.  You might see me out walking with my dog Leo, pickle balling, or biking the 10 mile loop.