Meet the Instructor: Courtney

Hi!   It’s Meet the Instructor Monday, and we’d like you to meet Courtney Fleming.   Courtney began teaching Yoga at RCP earlier this summer.

When I participate in Courtney’s classes, I leave Courtney’s class with a better sense of my body.  Her gentle cuing allows me to explore each pose and fine tune what my body needs that day.  We hope you have a chance to attend one of her classes soon!  Read on to see Courtney’s answers to our questions!

Where are you from?   How did you end up in North Liberty?
I am originally from Southeast Iowa, but I moved to North Liberty during high school with my family. I decided to attend the University of Iowa, which is why I am still in the area.

What is your favorite restaurant?  My favorite restaurant is P.F. Changs. (It’s a bummer that there isn’t one in Iowa City!)

Why did you choose to practice Yoga?  How long have you been a yogi?  I can’t remember when I began practicing yoga, but I actively started practicing in 2011. I decided to use yoga to cross train with my dancing. It has really helped with preventing any injuries I may obtain.

1 thing on your bucket list that you could share with us….Before I die, I would really like to go to Spain.

Why did you become an instructor?   I became an instructor to share my knowledge and love for yoga. I also want people to feel better about themselves and their bodies.

Has yoga changed you/your lifestyle?   On an emotional note, yoga has changed my perception of how I treat myself, others, and the environment. Yoga has helped me become more mindful and aware of the things going on around me. On a physical note, yoga has helped me increase strength in all parts of my body, as well as helping with preventing injuries.

Music?   What is your favorite song / group /genre of music?  I don’t have a favorite song, because it changes constantly. If I had to choose, I would say my favorite singer/songwriter would be Ed Sheeran.

Tell us something that would surprise the students who have been in your classes… Something that may surprise my students is that my yoga classes tend to be a yoga class and anatomy class in one. I think it is important for my students to understand their body and how it works. This will allow my students to get as much as they can out of a class. Also, it gives them the tools to stay safe and comfortable in my classes and any other classes they may take.