deAnna Anderson
Since childhood, deAnna has been interested in how things work. Always a student, she practiced violin since age 9, was an avid bookworm and eventually went on to study Physics, Philosophy and Mathematics at NYU. Before discovering the practice of yoga in 1994, her search for freedom and deeper understanding was more like a roller coaster ride and often confused with a need for a wide variety of experiences and sensations. After enough highs, lows, twists and turns, she eventually but inevitably found yoga. During a time in life when it felt like she had been there, done that and was enjoying an exciting and stressful career as a fashion editor in NYC, she found herself laying on the floor in her first yoga class crying for no reason. Something stirred in her soul and her curiosity was ignited. The asana practice felt very natural to the former international nightclub dancer who had been dancing since childhood and she soon committed to a daily practice at the Jivamukti Yoga Center.
deAnna’s practice became an integral part of her life as she changed careers and relocated to Dallas. At the urging of a few friends, she got a basic certification and began teaching in 2001. With Jivamukti being her first love, she participated in the first Jivamukti Residential teacher training program in 2003.
deAnna is known for her spunky wisdom and compassionate humor, generous hands-on assists as well as her eclectic mix of music and DJ skills. She has taught internationally and is the founding teacher of Karmany Yoga, one of the first donation-based studios in Texas and is a Lead Teacher Trainer for Pure Yoga at Equinox. deAnna is very grateful to all of her students, past and present for the wide variety of experiences and lessons that have brought her to where she is right now and will continue to provide insight and wisdom for the future.
DeAnna will present:
Jivamukti Chakra Tuning: Saturday, February 18 – 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
