About Brittany’s Yoga + Meditation Teaching:

As a yoga and meditation teacher I am known for a practice based on introspection, insight, intelligence, imagination, technique, practicality, safety, balance, transcendence, community, playfulness and human touch. Students seek my unique style of guidance which relies on practical, functional, intelligent practices that lead to health and longevity. My yoga and meditation classes rely on eloquent metaphors, intelligent sequencing, and supportive hands-on assists. I draw inspiration from a wide variety of influences including my studies of yoga, dance, improvisation, literature, philosophy, psychology, and Taoist theory.

I hold certifications in vinyasa, restorative, and Katonah Yoga © and I have studied extensively with my mentor, Katonah Yoga founder Nevine Michaan. Katonah Yoga incorporates classical Hatha yoga with Taoist theory, geometry, magic, mythology, metaphor, and imagination — in a practical framework designed to potentiate personal and communal well-being. I am proud to be Houston's first Katonah Yoga certified teacher and I have woven the Katonah principles into the fabric of my teaching. I have also led 200-hour yoga teacher trainings in which I trained over 100 yoga teachers. I continue to guide and mentor yoga teachers in the Houston yoga community.

Yoga Teaching Experience

Yoga Teacher
Brittany Alice Yoga • Houston, TX
November 2020 - Present

  • Currently I teach a weekly Katonah Yoga class through zoom where I regularly teach to 10-15 students, most of whom have been practicing with me for 5-9 years.

Yoga Teacher + Workshop Leader
Union Studio Yoga (Formerly Four Dragons Yoga) • Houston, TX
August 2019 - Present

  • I teach a weekly class that I created called Yoga Wind Down which focuses on relaxation through movement, breathwork, and meditaion.

  • I also lead various seasonal workshops, teacher immersions, and master classes.

Yoga Teacher
Yogaleena • Houston, TX
January 2019 - March 2020

  • Taught a weekly class that was regularly filled to capacity.

  • Led sessions in the 200 hour teacher training and several sold out workshops.

Yoga Teacher
Be Yoga • Houston, TX
September 2019 - January 2019

  • Taught a weekly Katonah influenced class.

Director of Education + Yoga Teacher
Joy Yoga • Houston, TX
February 2015 - April 2017

  • Created the 200 Hour teacher training curriculum, manual, schedule, and lessons.

  • Led and instructed five full yoga teacher training programs, training and mentoring over 120 teachers in the Houston area.

  • Managed, directed, and mentored teaching staff.

  • Designed, filmed, and launched an online teacher training program for distance learning.

Yoga Teacher + Member of the Board of Directors
Hosh Yoga • Brooklyn, New York
February 2012 - February 2015

  • Taught weekly yoga and mindfulness classes for a community-based a non-profit;

  • Served on the board to provide assistance and direction to management and executive leadership.

Yoga Training + Certifications

Katonah Yoga 200 Hour Certification and Menstorship
Katonah Yoga • New York City, NY • with Nevine Michaan
Extended mentorship 2013 - present

  • Katonah Yoga incorporates classical Hatha yoga with Taoist theory, sacred geometry, magic, mythology, metaphor and imagination in a practical framework designed to potentiate personal and communal well-being.

  • This certification requires several years of intensive, continued study with the creator Nevine Michaan, as well as her teachers and community.

Restorative and Yoga Nidra 20 Hour Certification
ISHTA Yoga • New York City, NY • with Mona Anand and Gina Menza
March 2014
     Focus on: 

  • The science behind restorative yoga

  • How to work with a variety of props in restorative poses for classes, privates and a home practice

  • Hands on adjustments

  • Class Sequencing

200 Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Vida • New York City, NY   
February 2012 – April 2012
     Focus on:

  • Intelligent Sequencing

  • Effective communication through hands-on adjustments and clear verbal cueing

  • Working with special populations including pregnant women and those with injuries

  • Pranayama, anatomy, subtle anatomy, yoga philosophy and studies of ancient texts

Original Workshops Created and Led by Brittany

  • Introduction to the Katonah Yoga Magic Square - using the esoteric maps from Katonah theory to map the body, breath, and poses.

  • The Art and Play of Yoga Assists - a workshop for teachers and students to learn how to safely give yoga assists.

  • Restorative Yoga Soundbath - a sonic experience featuring a restorative practice and live music by local musician Slow Meadow.

  • Developing a Home Practice - an investigation into how we practice alone for longevity and personal well-being.

  • Reading Bodies - in Katonah theory we use maps to read bodies and learn how to practice with deeper insights and information.

  • Move - Create - Rest - a workshop using movement, meditation, drawing and writing to tap into your creative side.

  • Katonah Yoga Master Class - an advanced practice using the Katonah theory.

  • Pranayama 3 week series - a series investigating the breath through functional practices.

  • Introduction to Pranayama - a two hour workshop on the basics of breathing.

  • Spring Awakening Workshop - an in-person practice at the Houston Arboretum focused on practice, pranayama, physical assists, and community connection.

Sample Classes

20 Minute Breathwork Practice:

Breathwork or pranayama helps to soothe the nervous system, tone the organs, flush the glands, and pump the heart and lungs. This practice will wake you up and leave you feeling calm.



 

Katonah Yoga with Brittany

An enlivening practice that goes through some foundational poses like cat and cow, standing folds and chairs, downward dog, lunges, twists, and seated folds.