Julie Byrd has been instructing yoga for over 20 years and is the expert that many yoga instructors seek out to help resolve their injuries and muscle imbalances. Her education includes a B.S. in human biology and she worked for years as a chiropractor. Further influences also include over two decades of practice of Tai Chi and Chi Kung and she is also certified in Chu Meridian Balance.

Her studies of human biology have given her innovative tools to better understand the complex workings of the human body and she translates this knowledge into the classes that she teaches. Julie often works with many athletes, including brahma bull riders, but her passion is teaching recuperative yoga to assist people on their healing path from injuries and chronic health issues. Her goal in teaching is to educate her students on how and why we are different from each other and how we can bring ourselves into a state of harmony and balance.

Her skills have been utilized for many years in the pain management program at the renowned Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX. Featured on local TV and radio shows, Julie is considered a sought after yoga expert and nutrition coach who creates unique solutions to many of life's problems. She teaches a blend of modern and ancient techniques - mixed together with a good dose of light-hearted fun. Julie is an ERYT 500, Yoga Alliance Nationally Registered Instructor.

Read more about Julie's insights into yoga in her blog

• Laughter is important
• Proper practice of yoga reduces stress
• Breath is as important as posture
• The pose should be modified to fit the person
• The word yoga translates into union