Sacred Connections & Inner Harmony: A Colombian Wellness Retreat for Mind, Body, & Cultural Exploration with Steph Schwartz

Steph Schwartz
YACEP, e-RYT 200, RYT 500

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, I’ve lived and worked in New York City since 2012, after I graduated from THE Ohio State University with my degree in psychology. My initial reason for moving to NYC was to work in the fashion industry, and after a few gigs at magazines and fashion PR agencies, I knew it wasn’t the right fit for me.

I first discovered yoga on a blind date during my first year living in New York City, in 2012. While no second date commenced, I recognized that this powerful practice was something I felt drawn to explore further, and was a force that helped me cope with my stressful day job as well as my body image. On the yoga mat, I felt connected, inspired, strong and embodied - I knew I wanted to spend as much time practicing as I possibly could.

As the years progressed, what had initially been a hobby turned into a way of living - and I knew that I needed to explore yoga as a career path. I decided to do my 200 hour yoga teacher training at Pure Yoga, under the tutelage of Kay Kay Clivio, Adam Vitolo, and Yogi Charu. I went on to complete mentorships with Kiley Holliday and Brittany Anderson, and am now studying yoga therapy under Dana Slamp.

My greatest goal as a yoga teacher is to give my students an experience that allows them to feel spiritually connected, emotionally inspired, physically challenged, and overall, like they are growing and evolving.