Episode 39 features Keri Mandell, owner and founder of emPOWER Yoga. Keri started her journey with yoga eleven years ago while searching for a way to become more active and find balance in her life. Through the years, yoga transformed Keri physically, emotionally and spiritually, allowing her to connect with others, improve her fitness and gain a better understanding of her true inner-self. Being a true teacher at heart and having worked for over a decade as a special education teacher and school administrator, Keri knew that she wanted to share what she had learned with others. Wanting to give back to a community that gave her so much, led Keri to decided to complete her teacher certification and develop emPOWER Yoga. Keri is certified through Yoga Stream and Yoga Alliance. Keri’s high energy and go get ‘em attitude is infectious and challenges her students to want to do & be their best. Keri’s classes are fun, challenging, and are sure to make you sweat.
Keri is also a proud lululemon ambassador. Off the mat, Keri enjoys participating in all sorts of physical activities. In fact, Keri is also a CrossFit Coach, marathoner, triathlete, and has begun training for her first Ironman. Additionally, Keri loves to give back and supports the charities- Autism Speaks, Special Olympics, and Girls on the Run.
We chat about everything from her overcoming cancer to her training for an ironman this summer. Her story + inspiration is INCREDIBLE. You can listen in HERE.
Keri is on social media: Instagram | Empower Yoga Website | Empower Yoga Facebook | Empower Yoga Instagram
This episode of the BYOK podcast was sponsored by Lemonbug. Lemonbug is a jewelry company, with their heart sleeve, founded by Gerly Noland. Gerly started the company as a way to combine her passion for being creative and helping homeless pups. In fact the name of the company is named after Gerly’s rescue dog, Louie aka Lou Lou Lemonbug. And as you can guess, their company supports various pet charities! With each and EVERY purchase, $1 is donated for each item purchased when you shop through Lemonbug. To purchase your own Lemonbug jewelry, you can shop HERE. Use code BYOK15 to snag a sweet discount.
