Susan Turtletaub

Susan Turtletaub began her studies of Hatha Yoga & philosophy in 1989. She received her certification as a yoga teacher in 1999 and is registered with the nationally accredited yoga alliance. Blending humor, intellect, and imagery, Susan encourages students of all traditions and experience levels to open more fully to their own body wisdom.

In her study of developmental movement patterns and the application of universal principles (the interconnectedness of all things), Susan continually explores the relationship between authentic movement, physiology, and Hatha Yoga. She starts with the most fundamental of human movements and guides the student to discover links to traditional yoga poses. She promotes alignment from the inside of the body to the outside, where form and function meet. Susan strongly endorses the transformative tradition of yoga as a life practice to be taken off the mat and fully integrated into everyday lives to promote optimal health and wellness. Her approach translates into a sound understanding of yoga postures and ideals, grounded within the broader context of the yoga tradition.

Susan’s greatest influences include internationally renowned teacher Donna Farhi, Body-Mind Centering creator Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen, Judith Lasater, Angela Farmer, Eric Stewart, Kripalu instructor Hansa Knox, and Melanie Farmer of West Seattle Yoga & Ayurveda. In 2004 Susan became assistant faculty to Donna Farhi’s Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in British Columbia and has continued assisting Donna with workshops and retreats throughout the U.S. and in the UK.