Lifestyles Yoga - Jacquelyn Cotey



Jacquelyn Cotey
Certified Yoga Instructor
                         
I came to yoga in 1998 after years of athleticism. I had my third child by then and began experiencing back problems. Medical tests revealed that I had scoliosis. I decided to take yoga to help improve my condition and found more than I ever imagined! That was the beginning of my journey.

 
My yoga studies began under Barbara Spietz, a graduate of the Himilayan Institute under Swami Rama. I studied under Barbara for years and developed the foundation for my yoga practice. I have received certification under Suddha Weixler through The Chicago Yoga Center Teacher Training Program. I am certified to teach yoga with Resist-a-Ball and certified through YogaFit as well. Additionally, I have studied under Cindi Lee, founder of Om Yoga Center in New York.

My passion for fitness has taken me into the field of yoga for athletes and I am currently training with the Chicago Bears. I have integrated yoga with sports further by completing a training with Katherine Robert's Yoga for Golfers training in Arizona. See www.YogaforGolfers.com.

While continuing my education, I have had the honor to learn and practice under such wonderful instructors including Anna Forrest, John Friend, founder of Anusara yoga, Manju Pattabhi Jois, Paul Grilley, and Aadil Palkhivala.

Throughout the years I have taught groups ranging from brownie troops, to corporate functions, and most recently to the Chicago Bears (Read More).   My teaching style is an Iyengar based blend of Hatha yoga with emphasis on alignment, breath, flexibility and body awareness. From beginners to intermediates, being a part of their growth and unfolding is my greatest reward.

My belief is that the practice of yoga can enhance and improve the quality of our daily lives. Our lifestyles are becoming more and more demanding and it is essential that we take time to nurture our self, our body, our mind and our spirit. In yoga you will find something different and something beneficial to your well being.

I look forward to helping you enhance your life!