Emily first joined the Pursue community as a student back in 2014 after relocating to Jackson from New York City. Upon arrival, Emily rediscovered a love of the mountains and really began to deepen her relationship with physical fitness. Growing up with a yoga teacher/therapist as a mother, the mental health benefits of exercise were instilled in her at a young age. The meditative quality of Megaformer is what drew Emily in as a practitioner. She then fell in love with the slow and strong nature of the practice. She enjoys that it is low-impact but also requires a lot of focus and attention to detail. She really enjoys being able to lead students in an encouraging way, sprinkling in moments of humor throughout her classes. Teaching has always been on Emily's list of long-term goals; she feels lucky to find the Pursue community that has nurtured her interest and helped her discover her passion for Megaformer. Outside of Pursue, Emily works as a marketing professional, helping brands find their voice through storytelling and compelling content. When she's not teaching or taking class, you can find Emily cooking, skiing, hiking, running, or mountain biking with her boyfriend and their puppy, Tashi.