About Vena Marie

Vena Marie has been practicing yoga since 1998, starting with a Rodney Yee VHS tape. Initially only a physical practice, yoga became a tool for managing depression, navigating life changes, healing from two car accidents, and coping with pain. Although teaching yoga wasn’t on her radar, her first yoga instructor encouraged her to lead a Parks & Recreation class in 2008. As a certified yoga teacher, her style of teaching has evolved from energetic 'power' yoga to a more trauma sensitive yoga approach, focusing on releasing trauma in the body, encouraging movement despite physical limitations, and fostering acceptance of wherever one is in the moment.

Vena Marie holds her E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) 200-hour Certification, along with a YogaFit for Warriors Certification, specializing in trauma sensitive yoga. She has also earned the Master Trainer & Level 2 High Impact Healer Certification from Awakened Breath. With over 2,000 hours of teaching experience, this dedicated yoga teacher has worked with high school and college athletes, active military members and veterans, as well as elderly individuals, helping them to gain strength and improve balance. Currently, Vena Marie is pursuing her Yoga Therapy Certification, eager to acquire more knowledge and skills to assist those dealing with pain, whether it is mental or physical. 

She loves coffee, dark chocolate, and the beach!