Valerie Torrez is a certified E-RYT 200 (registered yoga teacher at the Experienced level) yoga instructor who began practicing over 20 years ago. Valerie has practiced many different styles of yoga over the years and completed her yoga teacher training in vinyasa-style yoga in 2014. Valerie began taking prenatal yoga when she was pregnant with her first kiddo in 2016 and went on to teach prenatal and then mom and baby yoga after birth and through her subsequent pregnancy with her second kiddo. Valerie also has additional training in Yin, Ashtanga, Hot, and Essential Yogas!
Valerie believes strongly in a holistic approach to yoga, taking into account students’ mental as well as physical health during class. Additionally, Valerie is keenly aware of common alignment challenges as well as various physical limitations and can offer modifications and encouragement as needed (don’t be shy, just ask if you need help!).
In addition to yoga, Valerie also has both a Masters Degree of Accountancy and a Masters Degree of Business Administration from UNM and is a licensed CPA (certified public accountant) specializing in non-profit accounting. Most of her day is spent in front of a computer, so she also understands the unique challenges people these days face with lack of movement and stiffness in their daily lives.
Valerie is very excited to be sharing her practice with the Baby Moon Yoga community and welcomes yogis/mamas of all stages and levels to attend.
