Emily Branden's first love is acting, it is the craft that brought her to yoga. Pounding the pavement of Manhattan, fresh out of The Lee Strasberg Institute, Emily entered the doors of Jivamukti Yoga Center in an effort to have more centered auditions. Those formative classes changed her life and inspired her to be the artist she is today. Emily was certified in New York City in 2001 and has had the honor of studying with Dana Flynn of Laughing Lotus, Todd Norian of Kripalu Institute, and Uma Saraswati of Jivamukti.

Deepened by her study of the Chakra system, Emily created YOGA FOR ARTISTS™ a two hour workshop combining her knowledge of yoga with her passion for the artistic pursuit in an effort to "elevate art…through yoga." Emily's studio classes combine her love of flow while honoring the deep healing and relaxing benefits of classical restorative yoga. Emily's unique Restorative Flow classes work to release old patterns of tension and stress while inspiring new energy and focus to one's life through movement, meditation, and healing touch. Her more advanced classes and CREATE YOUR LIFE TM workshop series feature Emily's love of voice and sound work to encourage all to speak their truth.

Emily's workshops have been featured in TIME OUT NY magazine and are taught regularly across the country. She teaches privately to actors, musicians, writers, and all those who seek to bring more creativity and balance into their daily lives. Emily can most recently be seen guest starring in She can be seen most recently guest starring in the MTV's Networks drama, WHAT GOES ON and has just completed her first screenplay.

She currently lives in Santa Fe, NM where she teaches regular group classes at BODY

"elevating art...through yoga" l emily@emilybranden.com
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