Casey Valencia

Her optimism might sometimes fly in the face of reality, but joy and hope are gritty, tenacious habits in her life. As a female ordained minister, Casey understands that the body has a deep spiritual wisdom that far exceeds size, aesthetics, or athletic ability. After leading group fitness for a decade, she found a sacred space with God through body and breath in yoga. She welcomes those who are differently abled, facing mental illness, or marginalized into the yoga circle. Her joyful, positive teaching style lends to an uplifting experience whether flowing vigorously or meditating in stillness. She completed 200RYT with Yogafaith, 200RYT with Yoga Inspired, and 300RYT with Yoga Inspired. As manager of the Wellness Clinic at MercyMed in Columbus,GA, she learns daily from patients and doctors how multifaceted health really is. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Hope does not disappoint. (Nehemiah 8:10b, Romans 5:5a)