Valencia Folks is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a M.S. degree in International Management from Troy University and B.A. degree in Strategic Intelligence from National Intelligence University. She retired from the United States Air Force after serving 21-years of service. While traveling around the world, she developed a passion for the fitness industry in the areas of fitness management, consultations and assessments, physical training instruction and sports event planning. She also became a long distance runner; and as time has it, her body required extra time and attention. Valencia made a wise decision by attending her first Hatha Yoga class in 2005; she soon discovered its benefits.
In September 2010 she began yoga teacher teacher’s training at Pure Prana Yoga Studio, Alexandria, VA. The 200-hr course taught her the physical and mental aspects of yoga postures, breathing and meditation; basic anatomy and physiology of the physical body and subtle energy body; proper demonstration of yoga postures and intelligent teaching techniques. She is also certified to teach yoga to children from K through the 12th and to children with special needs. She is currently enrolled at the Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Valencia stated that yoga benefits anyone involved in fitness. Yoga goes beyond flexibility, it trains you to breath properly, improve focus, confidence and much more. Her passion for fitness and people in general motivated her to establish Rhythm of Yoga. She teaches yoga at a slow, moderate, and/or energetic ‘rhythmic” pace to get the blood flowing and increase awareness of ones physical and mental self. Valencia’s passion is teaching and assisting others to become healthier; teaching yoga has afforded her this opportunity.
Certifications
Pure Prana Yoga Studio, Foundational Teacher Training - February 2011
YoKids Teacher Training Program - November 2012
Every Kid’s Yoga Program - January 2015
Requirements
Registered Yoga Teacher – February 2011
First Aid/CP/AED – February 2011
In September 2010 she began yoga teacher teacher’s training at Pure Prana Yoga Studio, Alexandria, VA. The 200-hr course taught her the physical and mental aspects of yoga postures, breathing and meditation; basic anatomy and physiology of the physical body and subtle energy body; proper demonstration of yoga postures and intelligent teaching techniques. She is also certified to teach yoga to children from K through the 12th and to children with special needs. She is currently enrolled at the Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Valencia stated that yoga benefits anyone involved in fitness. Yoga goes beyond flexibility, it trains you to breath properly, improve focus, confidence and much more. Her passion for fitness and people in general motivated her to establish Rhythm of Yoga. She teaches yoga at a slow, moderate, and/or energetic ‘rhythmic” pace to get the blood flowing and increase awareness of ones physical and mental self. Valencia’s passion is teaching and assisting others to become healthier; teaching yoga has afforded her this opportunity.
Certifications
Pure Prana Yoga Studio, Foundational Teacher Training - February 2011
YoKids Teacher Training Program - November 2012
Every Kid’s Yoga Program - January 2015
Requirements
Registered Yoga Teacher – February 2011
First Aid/CP/AED – February 2011
