Emily McCarthy
Teaching crew
My Teaching Style:
Mostly, my classes are fluid flowing, yet strong & intentional. With a history in dance, I love to focus toward intuitive moments, energetics and alignment. Collaborating my original linage of Ashtanga Vinyasa and more modern styles of yoga, my classes are curated to help you find yourself. I am most passionate about guiding the practitioner toward true alignment within themselves; expect a big emphasis on breathe, a couple of saucy challenges and to feel expansive yet grounded during, and afterward.
About Me:
I began the journey of self-healing and deep learning in my late teens, Yoga has been my vice for a long time. I am also a Holistic Wellness Coach; my vision and mission is to help others find their light and potential. I grew up by the beach, so my spare moments are spent indulging in sea breeze and carelessly frolicking in the ocean. Some of my favourite things are; good coffee, plant-based foods, dogs, love, nature & human connection. Mostly, I am a down to earth goofball, that loves a laugh and a good time. I started my own yoga business in my early twenties in my hometown of Coffs Harbour. To date, this is one of my proudest ventures. It still stands strong and love the community that it has become.
Why I teach yoga:
I teach yoga because I feel it is the path to healing and transformation. Teaching yoga is also an ongoing lesson! Every class is inspiring to me; connecting with others, connecting with self - it’s such a gift!
When I’m not teaching Yoga, you’ll find me…
Attempting to surf, hanging out with my lover & my pooch, shopping at the local markets, in the kitchen creating some vegan deliciousness or… practicing yoga! I love getting my hair salty, my hands and my feet dirty. Being immersed in nature and its gifts is my ultimate version of happiness and connection.
Past working experience before becoming a yoga teacher.
I have a life long background in movement. I fell in love with dance at a young age, which took me to Sydney to see out full-time training and performance experience in the commercial industry. Afterward, I completed my Certificate IV in Fitness - but then quickly became involved in family business. We now have 3 coffee/cafe venues on the Mid North Coast which i’m quietly involved in.
Pose that you hope is possible in this lifetime?
Adho Mukha Vrksasana! Endlessly attempting to stand on my hands.. maybe 2020 is the year?!
Favorite song? ‘Cruisin’… the O.G version by D’Angelo. No matter what the mood, it has me feeling groovy!
Favorite quote? ”You forget/you are free to be what feels right for you” ~ Chris Ferreiras