Tell us a little about yourself, DeShauna.

Hey, hey - I'm DeShauna. A Berkeley native, who enjoys spending time with my family, "day ones" (friends), traveling, riding my bike and being near the ocean. I'm a former Marriage-Family and Forensic Therapist and currently work as a Wellness Educator, Mindfulness Coach and Yoga Instructor. I've been teaching yoga since 2015 and currently partner with a bunch of orgs nationwide to provide wellness and somatic practices. I love learning, so I'm always enrolled in some kind of program because I believe that it's important to always be a student. Oh, my favorite color is purple AND I'm Gemini Sun, Virgo Moon and Capricorn Rising.

What do you love the most about practicing yoga?

What I love about practicing yoga is always discovering something new in my practice. I could do the same sequence 1000x, but there's still something to learn. I love the consistency of what's possible, so I can consider it off of my mat.

What do you love the most about teaching yoga?

What I love about teaching yoga is the extension of others and their journey. I also learn a lot from my students about my own practice. As a yoga teacher, I love providing safety and inclusivity to my students. I recognize that everyone's journey is different and I hope to hold space in a way that honors that.