NATALIE BOWMAN

Yoga Instructor | RYT200

Natalie received her RYT200 from Joschi Yoga Institute in New York City. With her background as a Division I athlete and her emphasis on loving and caring for our bodies, Natalie enjoys encouraging those in her classes to expand their practice while focusing on relaxation and rejuvenation. While not on the mat or in the studio, Natalie runs her own non-profit that partners with community projects in Kenya and Tanzania. Her love of travel and international work has enabled her to teach yoga on four continents.

Nicknames

Nat

Favorite Quote

Spread love everywhere you go, let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. - Mother Theresa

Why yoga?

I was diagnosed at 12 years old with severe scoliosis. My mom (thanks mom!) took me to my first pilates and yoga classes to help strengthen my spine and reduce pain. Even while wearing a back brace and after having nine vertebrae fused with metal rods and screws, the practice of yoga has helped me love my body and mind, as well as treat them with respect and compassion.

Sign

Aquarius

Favorite Pose

Paripurna Navasana (Boat Pose)

Three words to describe you

Resilient, Passionate, Empathetic

Favorite jam

Marry the Night by Lady Gaga

Guilty Pleasure

Mint chocolate chip ice cream while watching Bridesmaids with a cat in my lap (although I never feel guilty about it!)