Danielle E. Rush

She lost weight by planning her meals and exercising and was inspired to become an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Danielle taught physical education at a private school in Virginia for seven years. In 2014, Danielle found yoga for stress reduction and back pain relief. She is a Certified and Registered 500-hour Yoga Teacher. She trained in Northern Virginia with Catie Nawrocki and has a lineage from Sri Swami Satchidananda's Integral Yoga. She teaches Meditation, Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yin Yoga. In September of 2018, she completed Cadaver Lab Dissection for Yoga Teachers. Danielle saw firsthand how we are all "beautifully and wonderfully made." She believes it is essential to understand how the human body works as a whole so that we can take care of ourselves. Her students can work on their range of motion, strength, core stability, relaxation, nervous system regulation, and mindset. Danielle's training has focused on anatomy and physiology, intertwining Western and Eastern philosophies, and the ability to think independently about the body and understand the WHY. This education enhances Danielle’s ability to work one-on-one with clients and their healthcare team to find a yoga practice that complements their care. Danielle has spent the last ten years studying trauma, functional movement, behavior change, and business. Danielle was a professional chef with a background as a Corporate Chef and an MA in Creative Studies focusing on Meditation and Art. She hosts retreats concentrating on education, yoga, art, adventure, cultural diversity, and personal development. She has completed advanced training on: Yoga for Seniors Trauma-Informed Yoga Health and Dysfunction of the Spine Women’s Health and Infertility Myofascial Release Therapy Yoga for Mental Health & Wellness Hip Anatomy & Dysfunction Strength Training and Pilates Somatic Healing Traditional Chinese Medicine Corrective Exercise Functional Movement Danielle is an author and educator passionate about life-long learning. Are you ready to join her on your next big adventure?