Emily A. Smith, M.Ed., CRC, ERYT

Emily Smith began practicing yoga in 2000. She applied and received RYT in 2004. In 2006, she became certified as a Phoenix Rising Yoga Practitioner after completing 650 hours of in depth body mind training. She is currently pursuing master teacher training under Yogiraj Rod Stryker, Yoga Master and founder of Para Yoga. Since 2006, Emily has studied structural yoga therapy under Doug Keller, founder of Swatantrya Yoga. She completed her Advanced Yoga Therapy teacher training in 2008 and module two of Advanced Yoga Therapy teacher training in August, 2009. Emily has completed level I & II iRest training under Richard Miller, Ph.D. of the integrative restoration institute and is currently pursuing certification. This form of deep relaxation and meditation is being used as an adjunct therapy for individuals suffering from PTSD, chronic pain, sleep disorders, anxiety and substance abuse. She embraces the ancient medical science of Ayurveda receiving guidance from Dr. Jim Davis, DO and Ayurvedic physician.