Hi, I'm Ana Murphy, I am a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, and a BRAIN LONGEVITY SPECIALIST®. I’ve been teaching yoga and meditation for over 8 years, with a personal practice spanning more than 20 years. My journey with yoga began over 20 years ago, when I found a way to bring balance into my life. With a background in Systems Engineering, I spent long hours in front of a computer, constantly solving technical problems. I realized I needed something more than just physical exercise; I needed something to quiet my mind. Yoga provided the perfect solution, helping me find the balance I was seeking. Through yoga, I quiet my mind while simultaneously moving my body.

However, the reason I practice and teach yoga today has evolved. In October 2014, my son passed away. After his death, I needed more than just balance—I needed peace and, above all, acceptance. Yoga became a way for me to connect with myself, to pause, and to live in the present moment. Through my practice, I go inward, scanning my body, soul, and mind. I become aware of what I am feeling physically and spiritually, and I accept these feelings to find harmony and calm within. I am convinced that yoga and meditation can help anyone overcome obstacles in life, even the loss of a child. This is the gift I want to share with my students.

I love yoga, and I love teaching it. I am a graduate of the CorePower Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training program, Judith Hanson Lasater's Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, and Jason Crandell's 300-Hour Vinyasa Yoga Training. My passion for yoga is something I love to share with my students. I view yoga as a precious gift in my life, and I share this gift with my students in each class.

Qualifications include:

- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Core Power Yoga (Yoga Alliance certified)

- Judith Hanson Lasater's Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance certified)

- Ayurveda Specialist Certification

- 21-Day Hip Opening Challenge with Yoga Body

- 300-Hour Vinyasa Yoga Training with Jason Crandell (Yoga Alliance certified)

- 18 hours The Art of Teaching Beginners with Jason Crandell

- Yin Yoga Teacher Training

-BRAIN LONGEVITY SPECIALIST® CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION

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