I was drawn to a regular yoga practice after a personal loss from which no interpersonal therapy techniques could bring relief. My journey to teacher training was simply to understand the underpinnings to further my own practice. I knew instantly when I began to teach that this was my path and everything I had been missing as a mental health therapist with my clients. I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training at Dallas Yoga Center and completed a 40 hour certification in Trauma Sensitive Yoga. My first experiences teaching were with physically injured patients at Dr. Mark Zuber’s chiropractic office. This afforded me the opportunity to truly work with the mind and body of a beginner and to honor the injuries of the body. As I began to explore accessible forms for my patients, I was drawn to somatics to release connective tissues and internally orient the mind to prepare my students for more traditional asana. My style could be described as a mix between structural, yin, somatic, and restorative. I have influenced by teachers who have also incorporated somatics/psychology into traditional yoga like Tias Little, Anodea Judith, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Allaine Sticklen, David Emerson as well as Paul Grilley. I incorporate my understanding of the mindfulness, tolerance, and awareness yoga can bring to both emotional and physical patterns held both on and off the mat. Current classes:
Gentle Yoga at
The Episcopal Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Wednesday 530pm to 615pm. Testimonials:
"Julie is amazing! She knows the body inside and out. With amazingly simple movements she has loosened joints and muscles that seemed permanently stuck! Flexibility has never been my strong suit, but Julie has changed that. Her calm, step-by-step approach has made yoga fun and rewarding! I am so much more flexible than ever before!" ~Rachel Hinkle
"Practicing yoga with Julie Euseppi has brought me tremendous benefits. Physically I have more overall mobility and decreased muscle tension, plus reduced back and hip pain. I have a stronger core as well. Added to the physical benefits, I also feel a deeper sense of connection to myself and my spirituality. I would strongly encourage anyone interested in yoga to practice under Julie's guidance."~Rachel Schaffer
"My chiropractor, Dr. Mark Zuber recommended yoga, and specifically Julie. I used to feel hopeless when I was stiff, painful, and tight. I no longer feel like a victim because I now have simple movements to ease whatever comes my way. I’m actually getting fitter and stronger, and sleeping better! Thank you, Julie." ~Kathleen Hinkle
"I have known Julie for many years, first as a patient and then as my office’s yoga instructor. She has taken a dormant program in my office and built a large following of very happy yogis. Most of my patients present with little to no core tone and/or mobility. Julie has a nurturing way of introducing them to the concepts of yoga and helping guide them to a much better place. As these patients are typically reluctant to try yoga, it takes a special heart and energy to engage them and keep them coming back. The proof is in the results! I have grandmothers who had difficulty getting on the floor with their grandkids who now wouldn’t think twice about it. I have professional athletes who are able to train more, and with better form, in order to achieve their goals. Julie’s ability to work with the full spectrum of patient types, problems and goals is her most enduring quality. She has gotten to know each patient personally and modify each pose/routine as needed. As such, she has become intimately knowledgeable regarding the typical problems my patients present with. These mobility issues are common in the population, i.e. everyone has some degree of them. Using yoga, Julie has helped these people live life more fully and definitely more functionally. I would recommend her to anyone." C.
