Meet Tani! Our July Instructor Spotlight

Meet Tani! She joins Union Yoga as an experienced yoga instructor bringing her love of teaching and creating a space where students can explore their practice. Tani describes herself as grounded, resilient and kind. We agree! And would like to add that she is fun, passionate and fiery in all the right ways. You will love her energy, confident teaching voice, joyful laugh and passion for yoga. Tani loves her dogs and when she isn’t working at Lululemon or teaching yoga, she loves to ride horses, hike, camp, fly fish, snowboard, travel, and lift weights. Read below to learn more about this incredible yogi. We are so lucky to have her join our team!

How long have you been practicing yoga?

I have been practicing since 2012, so 13 years!

What made you want to become a yoga instructor?

At first I just wanted to dive deeper into my yoga practice and my very first yoga teacher suggested that I enroll in a 200 RYT. But once I started going to the monthly weekends and we started "practice teaching" I loved watching people explore their own movement whether they were new or have been practicing for years. I decided to start teaching the monthly community class at my local studio and haven't stop since. The more I teach the more of a student of yoga I become. I am just a guide for others to dive deeper into themselves and their practice.

What yoga pose(s) makes you happy?

I love both low + high lunge. Basic I know, but one feels so good in the hips where I can just melt in and start to unwind, the other I feel strong, energized, and confident.

Describe yourself in three words.

Grounded. Resilient. Kind.

What three items would you bring with you on a deserted island?

A Survival guide, my Olympia Coffee Mug, and a horse

What's a pet peeve that you would make illegal if you could?

Having the windshield wipers on when it's not raining anymore.... don't know why but it bugs me sooo much

If you were to DJ your own life, what song or songs would you play in the background as you made your way through the day?

Anything by Charles Wesley Godwin, Northern Attitude by Noah Kahan, and Into the Mystic by Van Morrison

What is your most used emoji?

The hands that make the heart shape emoji.

Choose one famous person from history you want on your team during a zombie apocalypse.

I don't know why but Steve Irwin just pops in my head. That man is wild and I feel like he would be able to catch us any animal to eat.

Are you sunrise, daylight, twilight or night? Why?

Sunset - This is one of the most spiritual times for me. Whether in the mountains, beach or at home...watching the sun set and the light in the sky.

Makes me feel whole and alive and connected.

What is a current trend that you don’t understand?

LABUBU - the little animal keychain things... I just don't get it

What is something you are really great at cooking?

I've been told my homemade Biscuits and Gravy with Fried Chicken is a big hit

What made you want to become a Yoga Instructor? How long have you been teaching?

I have been teaching since 2014 - I love supporting people in their practice and creating a space that they can explore themselves.

Do you have any other hobbies other than practicing yoga?

Riding horses, hiking, camping, fly fishing, snowboarding, traveling, weight lifting...

Anything else? Is there a surprising fun fact you'd like to share

Hmmm... I am originally from Florida!