Julianne recognized from an early age that her passions are gifts meant to be shared with people – as a pianist, an equestrian, and now a yogi. Julianne always envisioned herself teaching yoga someday, perhaps in retirement when she would be older and wiser! However, the events of 2020 catalyzed a profound shift in perspective and sense of urgency. With this newfound clarity, she recognized that it was time to begin. With a background in psychology and a career dedicated to service, Julianne approaches her teaching with empathy and a unique understanding of disability and resilience. Her focus has always been on empowering others, recognizing that she is just a facilitator humbled to witness another’s journey of growth and self-discovery.
She took her first yoga class in high school and was immediately hooked after experiencing savasana! Her practice has deepened and evolved over the course of nearly two decades, particularly during times of personal hardship. Julianne’s commitment to honoring the ancient roots of yoga while simultaneously “living as a normal person in suburbia” led her to complete the Pranakriya School of Yoga Healing Arts 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, enriching her practice and guiding her approach to sharing yoga. She is an aspiring Yoga Therapist and plans to launch the Sapper Spirit Foundation in the future to break down barriers to accessing genuine, in-person teachers spreading the Light of yoga and human connection to All Beings, Everywhere.
Julianne
embodies a philosophy of "Choose Your Own Adventure," both on the mat
and in life, and endeavors to impart this spirit to her students.
Committed to fostering compassionate spaces free from judgment and
dogma, Julianne gives students permission to explore their unique
experience of yoga and receive their discoveries with curiosity and
grace.