Get to know Caley....GirlFits amazing Yoga instructor

Yoga isn't just crazy-named poses and a way to clear your mind...its a great workout and a way to improve your overall physical and mental health. Yoga originated in ancient India with a view to attain a state of peace and in the 1980's was introduced as a way to attain physical exercise. GirlFit is aware of the overall physical and mental benefits that Yoga has to offer and that is why they hired Caley Yavorsky as their Yoga instructor. We have asked Caley a few personal questions so you can get to know her and realize why she plays a major role in what GirlFit stands for.

When did you first start doing yoga yourself? 

I first started practicing in high school with my siblings...we weren't serious about it but we would go to a class once every month or so together. I took one class in college and then really starting getting into my practice after I graduated and moved to San Francisco. 

 Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Oregon. Until my 5th grad year I was actually in Gresham, but when I started to turn into a little punk my parents moved us to Wilsonville (aka pleasentville.) It was an absolutely amazing place to grow up. Lots of fields to play in, tree to climb and roads to run!

 

Tell us about your teen years? Did anything that happened throughout your life inspire you to teach yoga?
I was a pretty darn good teen. I'm the middle child so I tended to just do my own thing and my parents were basically ok with that. I was a HUGE goofball and was constantly trying to make my family and friends laugh. Nothing in my teens years really inspired me to get into yoga, but I was into dance at the time. I started ballet when I was 3 years old and danced through college. 

 

Is being a yoga instructor your full-time job or do you do it on the side?

Yoga is my full time job! How awesome is that? I also do holistic health coaching which means I work one on one with clients to accomplish their goals for health, and lead seasonal cleanses. 

 

Why do you think yoga is beneficial for teen girls?
So many reasons: It builds self esteem, self control, clears your mind, takes you out of your head and into your body, provides an outlet for expression, introduces you to grounding practices and traditions...I could go on...and on...

 

Have you become more healthy since teaching yoga?

I was always pretty healthy, but I believe I am much stronger now then I've ever been. Its funny, sometimes I see photos of my arms and I swear if I couldn't see my head, I would think they were a mans! 

What is your favorite thing about teaching yoga?
 I like being able to read the rooms energy and decide what kind of a practice my students are up to. Then I get to create a fun and thoughtful sequence around them! Making playlists is a passion of mine as well. Good music leads to a great practice. Bad music...well, we all have our favorite flavors ;) 

 

What do you do to live a healthy lifestyle other than yoga?
I eat super clean and hike daily. No meat, just fish and super rarely, dairy. Loads of greens. Loads of super foods. Friends who make me smile, and my awesome, amazing, incredible family. 

 

When instructing Girlfit yoga what has been your favorite or most inspirational moment?
My favorite moment with GirlFit was at Paul Revere Middle school when I was teaching the girls yoga on their last day. They all wanted to get into yoga poses and spell the words "GirlFit"...my heart meted a little.