Bula Yoga
Live Fearlessly.  Breathe Endlessly.

 I first discovered yoga in college over a decade ago, but it was not until recovering from an injury while racing in a triathlon several years ago did I come to truly appreciate the infinite benefits of yoga.  I have found that my practice melts away the stresses of daily life and nurtures the spirit & soul.  I initially practiced Bikram yoga for several years before passionately discovering Vinyasa Flow first as a student in 2006 and soon thereafter as a teacher in 2008. 

While training as a teacher, I started a yoga at work program for Starbucks Coffee Company where I was a marketing & public relations professional.  It was in our field office "studio" where I not only had the opportunity to begin my teaching journey, but where I also soon discovered my passion for teaching.  My first students inspired, motivated and challenged me to grow as a teacher as they continue to do so today.  In 2008, I decided to leave a great company to launch Bula Yoga. 

I encourage students to hit the pause button of the mind to luxuriously discover playfulness in their practice while connecting to the inner child within – permitting oneself to take life & self a little less seriously.  Each private or corporate session is creatively tailored specifically to you and your personal and/or group goals.  For adults & kids at heart, your yoga journey will focus on conscious awareness of the breath & fundamental alignment with movement.  For kids, you may travel on yoga journeys discovering mystical creatures & remote areas of the world.

I am a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and have received over 500-hours of Vinyasa training from Tranquil Space in Washington, D.C. and Prana Flow with Shiva Rea.  I have a children’s yoga teacher training certification through Karma Kids Yoga based in NYC and a certification in Pre & Post-Natal yoga through Shiva Rea.  I continue to study with Shiva Rea working towards my advanced certification.

Off the mat, you will likely find me in Manhattan where I am a second year Masters Candidate in Acupuncture at Tri-State College of Acupuncture.  I continue to be inspired & grateful to all of my friends, family, teachers & fellow yogis who have heartened my life journey.

Yoga has transformed my life.  I welcome the opportunity to help you discover your inner guru and shining light.  Contact me for more information regarding current rates and my customized yoga packages throughout the Washington, D.D. Metro and NYC metro regions.

Om Shanti,

Jodi Knauer Darlage, 200-Hr RYT