ABOUT
About Tracy Southard
C-IAYT, CYT, RYT 500
My journey into the practice and study of yoga began in 2001. Drawn to its healing and transformative benefits, I kept showing up on my mat and, somewhere along the way, the practice transformed me – on and off the mat.
As a yoga student, apprentice and teacher, I have seen first-hand the therapeutic benefit that yoga offers and have realized this thanks to my teacher and mentor, Jenny Otto – owner of Body Balance Yoga Therapy. I believe that anyone can benefit from integrating a regular yoga practice into their lives – especially when used therapeutically.
As a student of yoga first, my classes are led by my own practice and learning. My teaching encompasses a variety of yoga styles but mainly focuses on Iyengar, Vinyasa and Yoga Therapy. As a dedicated yoga practitioner, I am fortunate to be able to share with others the joy of yoga and the therapeutic benefits of the practice. I have taught all levels of yoga at various studios and locations and enjoy working with students of all abilities, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Through Body Balance Yoga Therapy Trainings and my aprenticeship and mentorship with Jenny Otto, my yoga training is rooted in therapeutics, anatomy and body mechanics. Teaching with Bethany Beach Yoga since 2009 and a longtime student, I also draw inspiration from their talented instructors and students. And with tremendous gratitude to one of my first and most influential yoga teachers, Lori Roe, who helped set the foundation and contines to light this path.
Certifications & Credentials
- C-IAYT: Certified Yoga Therapist by International Association of Yoga Therapists
- CYT: Certified Body Balance Yoga Teacher by Jenny Otto
- CYT: Certified Yoga Nidra Therapist by Sri Devatma Saraswati in the Satyananda Yoga Nidra lineage
- RYT 500: Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance
- RYT 500-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Body Balance Yoga Therapy, Annapolis, MD
- RYT 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Golden Heart Yoga, including Body Balance Yoga Therapy Trainings, Annapolis, MD
- Certified Essential Oil Specialist
Mentorship & Apprenticeship
- Mentorship: Ongoing mentorship with Structral Integrator & Yoga Therapist Jenny Otto, ATSI, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, YACEP
- Apprenticeship: Apprenticed under Jenny Otto & assisted in Body Balance Yoga Therapy Trainings
Membership
- IAYT member: International Association of Yoga Therapists Member
About Body Balance
Yoga Therapy
Founded by Jenny Otto, Body Balance Yoga Therapy expresses the self-healing aspects of eternal wisdom. In a Body Balance Yoga Therapy class, not only will you explore the timeless teachings, but you will also leap into present day wellness and medical research. Classes are taught with awareness, acceptance and adaptation. Sound, mudra, pranayama, visualization and meditation are used at the discretion of each teacher to help every student express the essence of the human spirit. Poses are creatively adapted to serve every student’s potential and journey into their own embodiment. The therapeutic aspects of yoga are emphasized in every class. For more info, visit bodybalanceyoga.com
Off The Mat
I am also a graphic designer and owner of OceanWild Design with clients throughout the Delaware, Maryland and Virginia coastal areas. View my graphic design site at OceanWildDesign.com
