John is originally from Oakland, California and is now residing in Salt Lake City, Utah. John is formally educated in clinical psychology having earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Santa Clara University in California and his Master of Science and Ph.D. from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in Palo Alto.
John has always been fascinated with fitness and became devoted to this lifestyle in 1999. While still working as a psychotherapist, John taught fitness classes ranging from weight lifting to hip hop dance aerobics in a gym setting. John added yoga to his fitness routine in 2000. He has been able to use his education in psychology and devotion to fitness and yoga to understand and offer the benefits of a body and mind connection. As a certified yoga instructor (RYT500), personal trainer, and sports nutritionist, John offers a variety of ways to create and sustain a healthy way of living.
John started his own business, mbody in 2008 and offers Yoga Life Coaching, Nutrition Coaching, Personal Training, Private & Group Yoga Lessons, Workshops & Retreats (www.mbody.org). He also has a men’s yoga clothing line (www.mbody.com). John offers nude yoga to men (Nude Guy Yoga) in Salt Lake City.
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John's latest venture is publishing a yoga guide book entitled, "Yoga With Intention: A Yogic Journey from Awareness to Honoring" available at Amazon.com. This book will be the foundation on which this yoga retreat will be taught.
About John Cottrell
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