Gina Clingerman
My journey with yoga began in my late teens, through borrowed VHS tapes from friends and finds from the local library. In college, I was fortunate to study under a gifted instructor whose teaching deeply reshaped my connection to the practice. I couldn’t have known then that years later, I’d return to train with her and her colleagues in a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) that would change my life.
That training came at a time when I was navigating a profound and growing depression. I didn’t initially set out to become a yoga teacher—my hope was simply to find steadier ground within myself. The 200-hour training unfolded over eight months, one intensive weekend at a time, with assignments and practice in between. It was equal parts illuminating and challenging—much like life itself.
I found myself teaching unexpectedly, when my favorite class at a local studio was about to be cancelled. I volunteered to step in, and what began as a small, supportive class of fellow practitioners turned into something that’s now been part of my life for over 12 years. Over that time, I’ve grown, evolved, and continually deepened my relationship with yoga.
I received my 200-hour certification from Blossom Yoga Studio in Laramie, WY in 2013, with a primary focus on Vinyasa Flow, complemented by modules in Restorative and Yin Yoga. In 2019, I completed a 50-hour in-person Yin Yoga training with Bernie Clark and Diana Batts.
Since then, my studies have centered around trauma-informed yoga, polyvagal theory in somatic practice, and inner practices such as meditation and mantra. I’ve been honored to learn from incredible teachers including Scott Moore, Paisley Anne Close, Bhavani Maki, Hala Khouri, Douglas Brooks, and Janet Stone. During the pandemic, the shift to online learning opened doors to trainings and classes I would never have otherwise accessed—an unexpected gift in a difficult time.
I’m proud to be the first in my family to attend college. In 2006, I earned an Associate of Arts in English Literature with an emphasis on Native American Literature. In 2009, I completed a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Anthropology (with a focus on Archaeology) and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.
At my core, I am an inquisitive person driven by curiosity and a desire to experience life fully. My teaching is often shaped by whatever I’m currently exploring—whether through books, conversations, or inner reflection. Living in a complex and sometimes overwhelming world, I’ve found my yoga practice to be a place of refuge, a space where I can soften, release judgment, and meet myself with compassion.
My intention is to offer students a space where they too can pause, breathe, and reconnect. A space to let go of external expectations and drop into a deeper sense of presence and awareness. I don’t claim to have the answers but I believe in the healing potential of simply being with what is, together.
