Courtney Smith (feat. Berkel Beats)

Born and raised in the Dirty South, Courtney began practicing Astanga Yoga while living in Australia and continued during her time in Europe, where she completed her first 200hr teacher training. She has since continued her yoga education in the Chromatic Yoga style with Matt Giordano. Believing in Biggie’s lyrics that “the sky is the limit”, she moved to Aspen in 2007 where she created and trademarked the Thug Yoga® style for shredder homies who didn’t vibe with traditional classes. By integrating hip hop history with yogic principles and philosophy, she teaches balance and mindfulness in all things so that “no matter how hard it gets…stick your chest out, keep your head up and handle it,” as Tupac sang. Off the mat, she snowboards 100+ days per year, explores the world and loves tequila almost as much as rap music.