turbodog yoga
:: Steve Emmerman

Steve Emmerman had a neck injury at the age of 15 that continued to grow worse over the years. By his early 20s he had unbearable pain and frequently could not turn his head. Steve was seen by doctors, acupuncturists, chiroractors, massage therapists, and other body workers to no avail. He started practicing yoga and did find some relief. But when Steve finally met Ana Forrest in a weekend workshop, his life changed. For the first time in a long time, Steve could turn his head without pain, and so he decided to work with Ana whenever possible. Ana's next visit to Chicago happened to be a teacher- training, her first in Chicago, and so Steve attended the training and soon after found himself to be in demand throughout the Chicago area as a yoga instructor. Steve is one of Ana Forrest's most senior teachers. He has assisted Ana at workshops, yoga conferences, and both the regular and advanced teacher training intensives. Steve was hand-picked by Ana Forrest to mentor other Forrest Yoga teachers, helping to strengthen the Hoop of the Teachers and thereby mend the Hoop of the People. He teaches at Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago, and leads workshops and retreats worldwide with Talya Ring.
:: Talya Ring

Talya Ring knew she needed to be more connected to her body but found most forms of exercise boring and, as a result, could not stick to her exercise resolutions. She discovered yoga while looking to heal a blood-circulation imbalance and fell in love with how yoga made her feel. She practiced various styles, but only when she came across Forrest Yoga did she know she had found her true practice. Aside from building strength and flexibility, Forrest Yoga provided Talya with a safe environment to explore and express repressed emotions, enabling her to deepen her understanding of and respect for herself. Born in the U.S. and raised in Jerusalem, Israel, Talya is no stranger to conflict. She dedicates her life to finding her own truth and to having the courage to live it. Talya is a certified Forrest Yoga instructor, having completed the foundation and advanced teacher-trainings with Ana Forrest. She is a senior Forrest Yoga teacher, and she co-teaches workshops and retreats with Steve Emmerman around the world.  When she’s not assisting Ana Forrest or teaching elsewhere away from home, Talya teaches in Chicago, primarily at Moksha Yoga Center.

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