Ana Forrest is recognized worldwide as a pioneer in yoga and emotional healing. Born with leg and torso deformities, her own life trauma and experiences compelled her to create Forrest Yoga®. Having studied many yoga styles and healing modalities, most importantly Native American medicine & ceremony, her focus in Forrest Yoga® is to guide the student in the sacred exploration of truth, healing, and "the Great Mystery". She is a well-known contributing expert to Yoga Journal and other national wellness publications. She travels internationally teaching at yoga conferences, workshops, and teacher trainings. Ana is on the board of Advisors for the Foundation for Athletic Research & Education (F.A.R.E. play) and is an instructor for continuing education at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. Her teachings are embodied in her personal practice as she has one of the most advanced practices in the country.