Julie Coney

She quickly made yoga a lifelong commitment and pursued her passion as a yoga professional. She discovered CorePower Yoga in 2010 and was instantly drawn to the studio’s incredible hot yoga classes.Yoga EducationHer formal yoga education began in 2011, when she completed CorePower Yoga’s 200-hour Power Vinyasa Yoga certification at Chicago's South Loop studio. Her CPY training continued with specialized certifications in Hot Power Fusion, Yoga Extensions, CoreRestore, and Level Two training. Building upon this foundation, Julie advanced her practice and teaching skills in 2018 by completing a 300-hour teacher training at the Samadhi Yoga Center in Denver, Colorado. During this comprehensive program, she had the opportunity to study under distinguished yoga instructors Shiva Rea, Amrit Desai, and Rod Stryker.Among the many styles she practices, Yoga Nidra is Julie’s favorite. She holds a Level 1 Yoga Nidra certification and was mentored by Jeremy Solomoon Wolf. She is also certified in Prana Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Sound Healing, and is a Level 2 Reiki practitioner.Teaching Philosophy and ExperienceAs a teacher, Julie is dedicated to helping her students understand the deeper philosophy of yoga. She encourages them to listen to their intuition and pursue a practice that is both challenging and fulfilling. With more than 2,500 hours of studio teaching experience, Julie has played a significant role in the development of other yoga instructors. She has led ten teacher training programs, resulting in the graduation of over 125 new teachers.Julie has also contributed to the yoga community as a senior teacher and mentor. In her role as a CorePower Yoga Yogi Buddy, she supported new teachers as they explored and refined their teaching skills. In every class she leads, Julie incorporates the sound of Om, fostering a creative flow that promotes balance, serenity, and peace of mind for her students.