Health and Longevity

I owe my health and stamina to yoga, Breath and Body Yoga! With love and patience Desirae straightened my stooping posture removing my dowger hump. With her knowledge and tenacity, she alleviated the arthritis in my hands, healed my rotator cuff tear, and solved the problem with my hip. At 77, I am the happiest, the most creative and the healthiest I have ever been.

Injury and Recovery

I cannot express enough gratitude for Desirae and her transformative impact on my life. After injuring my back in 2018, I struggled with persistent lower back pain that made even short walks painful. I sought treatment from multiple doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists; however, I found no relief.

My sons, who had experienced the benefits of Desirae’s yoga teacher training, encouraged me to try yoga therapy. From our first session, Desirae crafted a personalized program targeting my lower back pain. Her expertise and understanding of my condition were evident, and her supportive approach made all the difference.

After three months of dedicated practice, my back pain was eliminated. Desirae helped me strengthen my core and improve my flexibility balance. I can now engage in all the activities I love—running, swimming, biking, and climbing—without any pain.

Since then, I have continued with private yoga sessions twice weekly, and I truly believe Desirae’s guidance has changed my life. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking relief and improvement in their physical well-being. Thank you, Desirae!

Yoga for Yoga Teachers

I am the teacher I am today largely because of Desirae's instruction and mentorship. My years as her student have been transformative in not only my journey as a yogi, and teacher, but also as a person. Her dedication to nurturing teachers, not just in technique but in heart-centered connection, has given me the tools and confidence to lead with authenticity. Her deep understanding of the practice continues to inspire me daily, reminding me why I teach—to share the profound impact of this practice with others. Teaching with her guidance is not just about poses; it’s about creating a space for growth and transformation.

Yoga for Aging Gracefully

I’ve studied with Desirae since 2009. She’s an excellent teacher and is so much fun. During our personal sessions she is focused on my workout, yet she never pushes me too far or lets me loaf. When we finish, I feel so refreshed and so ready to face the world. She is absolutely super!

Yoga for the New Student

Having never before given yoga a chance, I’ve found that Desirae Pierce’s 25+ years of experience give her a firm knowledge of body dynamics, tolerances and needs, which we have been applying to this 63 year old body for a few months now, with noticeable improvement in strength, flexibility and pain management. It’s been great to stretch and otherwise use muscles that I didn’t know I had, and learn new ways to use “movement as medicine.”

She’s very personable and passionate in her expertise, and gives positive feedback as the lesson progresses. I recommend her highly.

Yoga for Injury Recovery

A few years ago, I was anxiously anticipating my recovery from bunion surgery. I am a very active person and knew I needed to have a safe physical recovery plan. I immediately thought of Desirae. She is highly knowledgeable about the body and made me feel completely secure as I recovered. We started on a several-month-long journey of private yoga sessions, and at the end of it, I was a true yoga convert. She pushed me to recover faster, all while never feeling like I was at risk of injury. After recovery, yoga had become an integral part of my weekly physical activity and something I knew I would continue. 

Yoga for Injury and Recovery

It was about six years ago that I walked into Desirae’s Breath and Body Yoga studio after suffering for years with terrible back pain and hip pain. I was at a point where I had to stop running due to this, and yoga was something to try. 

I signed up for private lessons with Desirae, and even after the first session, I felt a huge difference. Within a few more sessions, my quality of life was back. I was surprised that this was working, and I was back to running 3x weekly. Since then, I have been doing yoga with Desirae every week, and I even find a way to meet her on business trips and in places like airports (without even a yoga mat).

Yoga for Injury and Recovery

My yoga journey began at Breath and Body Yoga 12 years ago.  It not only challenged my body, it opened my mind to all possibilities. I attribute that to the guidance and encouragement of Desirae, so much so that I completed her 200 hr training and began teaching.  Her attention to alignment, infusing her knowledge of anatomy and function, is unique.  She meets you where you are and inspires you to be your best self!  So very grateful.

Esther Yaniv, MD

Yoga for Corporations + Workplace

Ten years ago, my brother suggested I try power vinyasa yoga.  My first class, I almost passed out from exhaustion.  But, after a brief recovery, I felt incredible.  Before long, I attended multiple classes per week and my kids joined me.  As I championed the benefits of yoga, several co-workers suggested they'd like to try it.  This led to my hiring Desirae to teach weekly classes.  We have done both live and virtual classes every week for almost 5 years.  Employees invite family members and friends, further spreading the health benefits of yoga.  My yoga journey has been incredible and it started with Breath and Body yoga.