Meet Emma

I found yoga after I finished playing Division 1 volleyball at the University of Oklahoma. Up until this point I had spent the majority of my life training hard and lifting heavy. I was studying for my LSAT and thought I’d follow in my father’s footsteps and study a profession that would “open so many doors.” But as I started studying for the exam and meeting with law schools, I became increasingly more stressed and anxious about my future.

Making these huge plans and committing the next three years of my life felt terrifying, and I didn’t understand what this physical and mental reaction meant. At first I tried to tone it down with drinking. Wine helped — but it felt so destructive to look forward to something that would take the edge off when I knew it wasn’t good for me. I wanted something more sustainable, something that would help me feel and harness that calmness and power whenever I needed it. I was first attracted to yoga because of the physical transformation. The more I started opening up my body, the more I realized how tight and rigid my mind had become. I was so locked into my physical form that I was really struggling to change my mental state.

Day by day, I began to see how I could use my body as a road map to understand what was going on in my mental state. I realized I had tapped into something more powerful and more meaningful than studying law or chasing a lifestyle. I took the LSAT and, instead of applying to law school, I enrolled in a 200-hour yoga teacher training program and never looked back. This path and lifestyle has tuned me into the power my body and mind can channel when they are in sync. The mental clarity that started coming revealed a path so far from the one I thought I was “supposed to walk down” — but one I am so grateful to be exploring.

Teaching yoga and helping others tap into their mental, physical and emotional power through the practice brings me so much joy. I am very passionate about working with athletes — especially those who identify as the “non-flexible” yogis — as that is exactly where I started. Yoga is accessible for everyone, and helping athletes who train hard and compete at any level is what lights me on fire. I have taught D1 volleyball, football, golf, softball and baseball players, and designed programs for players entering the NFL combine and for NFL players looking to enhance and lengthen their careers. I collaborate with speed and strength coaches to maximize our time and ensure the work translates into results, and I understand how to teach the softer side of strength — I’ve seen the growth that comes from bringing active recovery into training regimens.

I am so excited about the possibility of training with you. I believe my athletic history, teaching certifications and personable style make me the teacher and trainer to build yoga into a sustainable — and FUN — practice in your life. Whether you are training at an elite level or simply trying to change your mental state and learn to show up for yourself, our bodies are pathways to tune into our power, and I feel passionate about guiding and assisting you on this journey.

Nothing but love,
Emma Kittle