Today we’d like to introduce you to Olivia Myers.
Olivia, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
Body movement and awareness is something that has been ingrained in me as long as I can remember. I started dance at the age of 3, added yoga to my workouts at age 13, pursued a BA in Dance Movement at Columbia College Chicago, and received my yoga teaching certificate in 2015. I began seriously diving in to my yoga practice when I moved to Chicago for college. I fell in love with the mind-body connection I was building through my practice, and the strength I was building not only in my body, but within in my own decisions and confidence in myself. I knew that this self-discovery I was experiencing was something I wanted to share with others, which is why I chose to pursue my 200RYT Yoga Teacher Certification. I currently teach at McFetridge Yoga 5 days a week, teaching Hot Power Vinyasa, Yoga Sculpt, Slow Flow and Restorative Yoga.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I was never quite positive my path in life until I really dove deep into yoga. I was pretty lost with what I wanted to do when I left college, all I knew is that I wanted to find a career that I loved waking up to in the morning. On my yoga mat is where I found my strength, my voice, and a true passion. I was still finishing school at the time that I started my Yoga Teacher Training, so completing my certificate took longer than most. Although I had to be more patient with myself and take the time to concentrate on my own practice and truly give all my attention to my yoga education, I wouldn’t change my experience for anyone else’s. I was able to discover what it is I really wanted, both from myself and those who surround me.
Olivia Myers Yoga – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
I currently teach both private and public yoga classes. I’m trained in a variety of yoga styles; Hot Power Vinyasa, Yoga Sculpt, Slow Flow and Restorative Yoga. I teach at McFetridge Yoga, which is a part of the Chicago Park’s District. I love this studio and community so much. We have such a diverse group of students, and everyone is so willing to try EVERYTHING. Whether it is a challenging Vinyasa sequence, to flipping upside down into headstands or even some partner yoga, all of our students are open to any challenge we throw at them. We also host workshops that are meant to support our surrounding communities- just recently, Hanna Morfogen, the McFetridge Yoga Program Coordinator, and myself hosted a ‘Down Dog’ Workshop where we focused on a fundamental yoga pose- down dog- while raising money for the Horner Park Dog Park. I love that we can help transform our students, but also the lives of those around us.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
I believe that success is such a personal thing. Anything that makes a person feel like they’ve accomplished something, big or small, is a success to me. Sometimes, just folding my laundry is a success, nailing a yoga pose that I’ve been working towards can be a success. Taking pride in oneself, taking steps towards a bigger goal, those are things that define success.
Pricing:
- $45/hr private lesson
- $12 drop-in class at McFetridge
- $70 1 month membership at McFetridge
- $120 2 month membership at McFetridge
Contact Info:
- Address: McFetridge Yoga 3843 N. California Ave.
- Phone: 6149406134
- Email: oliviamx3@gmail.com
- Instagram: @olivemyers
Image Credit:
Photos 1 & 3- JM Photography
Photos 2 & 4- Leigha Wondergem Photography
Photo 5- David Nicolau Photography
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