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MEET NATALIE AKA UPMA

Natalie Courtney began her yoga journey in NYC and Los Angeles while working in the art and museum field.  It was a time in her life where she felt the need to become flexible, strong and disciplined.


When she moved overseas to Okinawa, Japan she realized there was much more to the practice and embraced the life of a yogi with deep meditation, devotion and study. Her physical practice became more meditative, full of clarity and healing.  With her daily practice it became clear that it was not only changing her physically but mentally as well. That was the beginning of her journey on her path to peace.


She completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in Okinawa, Japan through Yoga Power Shanti Enrichment Series. When she returned to the US, she embarked on additional studies to integrate therapeutic cooking into her offerings through Bauman College as a Therapeutic Chef.  

In 2013 she completed her 500 hour yoga training through the Asheville Yoga Center in North Carolina; and continued her studies completing the KRI Level 1 220hr Kundalini Teacher training. Natalie is also a certified sound healing practitioner.  


Grounded in yogic wisdom and informed by years of practice and teaching, her work integrates breath-work, meditation, movement, mantra, voice, sound healing, and practical tools for nervous system regulation, burn out and stress management.

Natalie specializes in helping you:

Rebuild your energy, confidence, and resilience

Create sustainable habits that support your well-being

Cultivate greater calm, clarity, and presence

Create a life that feels purposeful, balanced, and truly your own


Her experience extends beyond the studio. Natalie has facilitated corporate wellness experiences for Rosewood Resorts, bringing intentional wellness practices into professional and luxury hospitality environments.

Today, she also teaches and mentors others who want to deepen their practice and learn how to confidently facilitate these powerful tools for themselves and others.


Natalie is an E-RYT 500 and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, and she continues to deepen her study and practice of yoga, meditation, breath, mantra, voice, and sound.

Her spiritual name is Upma Kaur.

Natalie offers a place to learn, experience, and embody the practices that create lasting transformation.

Begin your transformative journey now—on your path to peace.

Trainings and Certifications

B.A. Art History - Colorado State University

Natural Therapeutic Chef - Bauman College

Brain Coach - Brain Academy - Gregory Caremans 

  • Yoga Power 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training - Shanti Yoga  
  • Prenatal/Postnatal teacher - Stephanie Keach
  • Yoga and Ayurveda training - Scott Blossom
  • Therapeutics and Viniyoga - Gary Kraftsow
  • Senior Yoga teacher - Stephanie Keach
  • Yoga as Therapy training - Doug Keller
  • Vinyasa Flow teacher -Stephanie Keach
  • Meditation & Yoga Nidra teacher - Lotus Pond 
  • Restorative Yoga training - Cora Wen
  • Yin Teacher - Paul Grilley

Certifications

  • Kundalini Intensive - Sierra Hollister
  • Pranayama, Mudra & Bandha Training -Indu Arora
  • The Science of Well-Being - Yale University
  • Practitioner of Sound Healing - Meditate School of Mindfulness
  • KRI Level 1 220 hour Kundalini Teacher - Yoga Village Clearwater
  • Mind and Meditation, KRI Level 2 Mehtab Benton
  • Gong Yoga Nidra - Mehtab Benton
  • Gong Therapy - Mehtab Benton
  • SuperHealth Instructor: Yogic Science for Addictive Behavior - Mukta Kaur Khalsa, Ph.D.
  • Lifecycles and Lifestyles, KRI Level 2 - Karta Purkh Kaur, Dan Retuta, Khushbir Singh

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I AM = INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION

The 3 Minute Recipe can be done anywhere, at anytime.

This simple yet potent sequence works along the energy centers, balancing the body from the base of the spine all the way to the crown of the head. ✨

Arm Swings to Relieve Stress

A great way to relieve stress and strengthen the nervous system are arm swings. The rhythm of the breath becomes like a breath of fire. 

Breath to Calm Yourself

A breathing meditation to help center you when your day is not going as planned.  Act, Don’t React. 

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