Emily Olson, C-IAT, Yoga Therapist & Teacher, Owner
Emily Olson, C-IAYT, E-RYT is a certified yoga therapist, teacher and forest bathing guide. She offers individualized yoga and breathwork sessions in our beautiful movement space at Ripple.
In 2006, Emily received her first yoga teacher certification and went on to complete her Yoga Therapist Certification in 2008. Emily has accrued over 2.000 hours teaching yoga, breathwork, stress management, and wellness classes. Emily has also worked in local, orthopedic outpatient Physical Therapy clinics as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In 2022, she got certified to teach forest bathing with the Mount Adams Zen Center. She now guides groups on forest bathing and “wonder” walks out and around Washington state, her beloved playground.
Emily’s goal with yoga and breathwork at Ripple is to have a space where people of all ages and fitness levels can come enjoy it's many benefits. She believes conscious breathing and mindful movement give each of us the opportunity to counter the effects of stress, tension, pain, and injury to live with more energy and ease. Emily loves working alongside other providers at Ripple to share health and wellness resources with our community.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
BA Philosophy, University of Portland, Portland, OR
Certified Yoga Teacher, Radiant Health Yoga, Olympia, WA
Professional Yoga Therapist, Integrative Yoga Therapy, Watsonville, CA
Physical Therapist Assistant, Applied Health Degree, Gresham, OR
In 2006, Emily received her first yoga teacher certification and went on to complete her Yoga Therapist Certification in 2008. Emily has accrued over 2.000 hours teaching yoga, breathwork, stress management, and wellness classes. Emily has also worked in local, orthopedic outpatient Physical Therapy clinics as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In 2022, she got certified to teach forest bathing with the Mount Adams Zen Center. She now guides groups on forest bathing and “wonder” walks out and around Washington state, her beloved playground.
Emily’s goal with yoga and breathwork at Ripple is to have a space where people of all ages and fitness levels can come enjoy it's many benefits. She believes conscious breathing and mindful movement give each of us the opportunity to counter the effects of stress, tension, pain, and injury to live with more energy and ease. Emily loves working alongside other providers at Ripple to share health and wellness resources with our community.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
BA Philosophy, University of Portland, Portland, OR
Certified Yoga Teacher, Radiant Health Yoga, Olympia, WA
Professional Yoga Therapist, Integrative Yoga Therapy, Watsonville, CA
Physical Therapist Assistant, Applied Health Degree, Gresham, OR