Fannie began practicing yoga in 1999 at the University of South Carolina, where a marine science teacher of hers was offering a free class. After moving to Chicago in 2001, her practice deepened under teachers Brett Coleman, Jim Bennitt, and Brenna Geehan. It became clear that the tantric practice was the path for her, and so in 2008 she sought out her teachers’ teacher, Rod Stryker of ParaYoga. This began her teacher training immersion. She became a certified yoga instructor in 2009 through Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago and has completed three master trainings with Rod Stryker. She has studied under an array of amazing teachers including Tias Little, Elesa Commerce, Daren Friesen, Gabriel Halpern, and Scott Blossom. Teaching in Chicago since 2008, she relocated to Iowa City in January of 2010.
A firm believer in the power of the ancient traditions and practices of yoga, her classes combine dynamic asana work with pranayama (breath work) and meditation. A lover of people and with a great interest in the human condition, her teaching is motivated by the desire to uncover the light and full potential within each of her students. In addition to teaching yoga, Fannie is a choreographer and theatre artist.
Fannie began practicing yoga in 1999 at the University of South Carolina, where a marine science teacher of hers was offering a free class. After moving to Chicago in 2001, her practice deepened under teachers Brett Coleman, Jim Bennitt, and Brenna Geehan. It became clear that the tantric practice was the path for her, and so in 2008 she sought out her teachers’ teacher, Rod Stryker of ParaYoga. This began her teacher training immersion. She became a certified yoga instructor in 2009 through Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago and has completed three master trainings with Rod Stryker. She has studied under an array of amazing teachers including Tias Little, Elesa Commerce, Daren Friesen, Gabriel Halpern, and Scott Blossom. Teaching in Chicago since 2008, she relocated to Iowa City in January of 2010.
A firm believer in the power of the ancient traditions and practices of yoga, her classes combine dynamic asana work with pranayama (breath work) and meditation. A lover of people and with a great interest in the human condition, her teaching is motivated by the desire to uncover the light and full potential within each of her students. In addition to teaching yoga, Fannie is a choreographer and theatre artist.