Staff teacher
Courtney is a California native and experienced yoga teacher based in Venice Beach, California. Courtney began practicing yoga in 2003 to heal her body from years of competitive track, dance, soccer and gymnastics. After falling in love with the practice, she enrolled in her first yoga teacher training in 2006 at Yoga Works in Santa Monica, California with the inspirational Annie Carpenter and James Brown. Later that year, Courtney continued her education completing the Yoga Ed.certification and in 2007, wanting to explore the practice more in depth, she began the Yoga Works Professional Program under mentor, Jasmine Lieb. Upon completion of the program she became a 500 hour Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher and later in 2009, Yoga Works Certified. Courtney is most influenced by Vinyasa yoga as well as by her love of yoga therapeutics, Kundalini yoga and dance. Every class incorporates knowledge, spirit, and a sense of humor with the intention of sharing her passion for yoga. In addition to teaching yoga, Courtney is a personal trainer and a seasoned dance and gymnastics instructor. She received her Bachelor of Arts in 2002 from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
By Courtney Harms on Jun 7, 2018
A postnatal practice for yogis who are at least 6 weeks postpartum. As a new mom, connecting with your breath is key to both help strengthen your core and to reduce stress. This practice does address diastasis recti as well as specific areas affected by pregnancy, labor and taking care of a newborn!
By Courtney Harms on May 9, 2018
Explore lots of dynamic movement through sufi circles and several sun salutations. Practice consciously linking breath with the postures to create a calm mind and a more balanced body!
By Courtney Harms on Apr 23, 2018
This is a great slow flow for athletes, beginners and those who really want to break down the basics! We will open up all the major muscle groups and focus on lots of breath and alignment!
By Courtney Harms on Apr 8, 2018
Grab a strap (a towel or tie will work!) and wake up areas that may feel dormant from hours of sitting and slouching. As we awaken the physical body, the subtle body will start to feel the shift as prana flows more freely when the heart is open!
By Courtney Harms on Mar 25, 2018
Strengthen your body and mind as we break down three of the warrior poses in this well-rounded flow. Find ease in the challenging moments and feel your inner strength shine through!
By Courtney Harms on Mar 15, 2018
This is a very chill practice perfect for yogis at the end of their pregnancy or simply on a day when you feel fatigued and stressed out. We will breathe through physical tension while working with a mantra and/or intention to help get your mind focused!
By Courtney Harms on Mar 6, 2018
Allow your breath to become your best teacher! Through steadiness of the inhales and exhales comes more balance to the body and stillness in the fluctuations of the mind.
By Courtney Harms on Feb 10, 2018
A prenatal yoga sequence that helps to strengthen, stretch and soothe the lower back. We will move through plenty of squats and hip circles so as your baby grows this strength and flexibility in your pelvis and core will keep you happy and healthy.
By Courtney Harms on Feb 4, 2018
Confront and release tight quads through this well-rounded slow flow! Whether you run, cycle or just feel sore, your quads hold so much stress! Open them up and notice how your low back, hips, and knees feel! Aww yeah!
By Courtney Harms on Jan 18, 2018
Use the yoga strap (a tie or towel will do the trick) to go deep into those stiff spots including the chest and shoulders!
