Today we’d like to introduce you to Whitney Warren
Hi Whitney, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I started practising Yoga in college. It was a free class offered by my gym so I went to check it out. Like most people, at first I wasn’t a fan of the pace or the long, quiet spans for inner reflection. I went a few more times but didn’t make it a regular habit. It wasn’t until after college when I moved to LA that I revisited yoga, this time at a dedicated yoga studio. It turns out the quiet space and breath with movement was exactly the break I needed from my hectic schedule and the hustle and bustle of living in a big city. I started going a few times a week and fell in love with my time on my mat. I moved to Australia several years later and luckily lived around the corner from the local studio. I began practicing at 6 am, 5 or 6 times a week. My practice had never been stronger and yoga had a profound effect on me both mentally and physically. Due to the Pandemic, I moved back to Salt Lake in the spring of 2020. I knew it was time to take my practise to the next level and I was able to take a 200 hour yoga teacher training online. I finished my program in September of 2020 and started teaching right away at Rebel House downtown and in Sugarhouse (the downtown location has since closed). During the summer I offered donation based classes in the park and started teaching at a Crossfit gym as an additional offering to their clients. I currently teach at Maven Strong in the Maven District and love the community there. Its an amazing neighborhood that focuses on small and women owned businesses. I also teach private clients and at other events throughout the city. I plan to get my 500 hour certification in 2025.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
While my yoga journey as been smooth sailing, my life overall has not. I lost my father in 2012 to suicide and my youngest sister suffers from drug addiction. Getting on my mat has always been my escape- getting in touch with my heart and my breath, I’m able to clear my mind and move through emotions so they don’t have a hold on me. Yoga is my coping mechanisim for all things challenging in my life. My mat is a sacred, safe space.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about In Your Bones Yoga?
My approach centers on alignment-focused asana complemented by elements of meditation and a keen emphasis on breath awareness. I believe yoga is a dynamic form of meditation, fostering a holistic connection between mind and body. My goal is to give students with the tools to integrate mindfulness beyond the confines of the yoga mat and into their everyday lives. When you come to my classes, I hope to provide challenging movement with a sprinkle of yogic philosophy, leaving you feeling grounded and relaxed.
I’m adept at teaching in diverse settings, ranging from large group sessions to intimate classes or personalized one-on-one sessions with individual clients.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
When the question “What if?” arises, I ask myself, “Why not?” If not now, then when? I am the kind of person that needs to find out for myself and make my own assesment- so I guess that makes me a risk taker. I moved to LA by myself after college, and 6 and a half years later, I moved across the ocean to Sydney, again by myself. Taking a risk is getting out of your comfort zone, discovering something new and saying ‘yes’ to adventure. I will always say yes to adventure.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/inyourbones_yoga
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@inyourbonesyoga
- Other: inyourbonesyoga@gmail.com
