THE GREAT ESCAPE

Emily, a Toronto native, was first introduced to yoga in New York City where she was studying theater and the art of becoming an anxiety-ridden insomniac! At the time, the thought of Yoga meant slowing down, which meant terrifying and seemed better suited for “hippies” and “tea people”, not she! But after accidentally stumbling into her first class, she was shocked to discover that this “slowing down” was not only the most challenging sweaty work-out she’d ever had, but for the first time in ages, she felt calm. Excited and inspired to learn more, she began her study and practice of Yoga. Emily completed one of Moksha Yoga’s first 800-hour teacher trainings in Thailand where she was lucky enough to study with Susi Hately Aldous, Ted Grand and Jessica Robertson, Frank Boccio, and more. It was on this trip that Emily, Deena and Jess planted the seed of a distant dream to one day open Moksha Yoga LA… Cut to: Years later. Emily now lives in LA, and has opened 3 Modo locations!

Ivorie, Yoga Therapist and E-RYT 500, has dedicated herself to the practice, study and teaching of Yoga since it revealed its benefits during her professional dance career. Ivorie often turned to Yoga as a pre and post performance ritual. The practice of Yoga offered a sanctuary from the stress of the entertainment industry and the negative self judgement that often plagues the minds of artists. It also gave her the tools to heal a debilitating back injury. It was a natural transition to shift her life in movement from dance to Yoga and guide others to find their own healing.

Ivorie is now a full time Yoga teacher and Yoga therapist, based in Los Angeles, teaching in-person at Modo Yoga and privately with students in their homes. You can also find a large selection of Ivorie's classes on Glo.com. Her studies include over 1000 hours with senior teachers Annie Carpentar, Noah Maze, and Loyala Marymount's Advanced Yoga Therapy RX program with mentor, Dr. Larry Payne.