MEGAN J. HOEFFNER

M.S., ERYT500+, YACEP | INTERNATIONAL YOGA TEACHER & CERTIFIED SOUND HEALING PRACTITIONER

FACTS ABOUT ME

Name

Megan J. Hoeffner

Location

Ocean City, MD Nicaragua/International

Age

36

MORE THAN JUST A TEACHER

 

Megan J. Hoeffner, a luminous presence in the world of yoga, is more than just a teacher; she is a guide on the journey to self-discovery and inner transformation. With a background deeply rooted in movement and a lifelong passion for exploration, Megan's journey began as a classical ballet dancer. For 24 years, she immersed herself in the discipline, honing her skills and understanding of the body's innate capacity for expression and grace.

However, it was through a serendipitous encounter with yoga that Megan found her true calling. Yoga, with its profound ability to heal and connect, became not just a practice but a lifeline. It rescued her from the depths of despair and led her to her dharma—the path of guiding others towards becoming their most embodied and aligned selves.

HER STORY

Megan's transition from classical ballet to personal training and group fitness was a natural evolution, each step informing the next in her journey of self-discovery. Through yoga, she found a holistic approach to wellness that resonated deeply with her spirit, guiding her towards a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection and the transformative power of breath and movement.

Fuelled by her own transformative experience, Megan founded The Embodied Warrior Retreat Company in 2017—a sanctuary where individuals can embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. Through her company, Megan offers international & local US based yoga retreats that blend guided yoga, meditation, and sound healing, creating sacred spaces for individuals to reconnect with their inner selves and cultivate radical self-love.

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Driven by her passion for empowering others, Megan established The Embodied Warrior School of Yoga 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2022—a comprehensive program designed to equip aspiring teachers with the tools and knowledge to lead others on the path of self-realization. Drawing from her extensive experience and deep understanding of yoga's transformative potential, Megan guides her students to step into alignment with their power and live authentically in their truth. 

As a multi-dimensional being dedicated to illuminating the energetic aspects of yoga and the self, Megan embodies fearless love in every aspect of her teaching. With boundless enthusiasm and unwavering dedication, she invites her students to embark on a journey of self-discovery, guiding them towards becoming the most embodied and aligned versions of themselves. Megan's mission is not merely to teach yoga but to inspire and empower others to embrace their innate potential and shine brightly in the world.

 

The Embodied Warrior Retreat Company
The Embodied Warrior School of Yoga
DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS, TRAININGS:

Bachelor’s of Arts: Dance Performance- 2010, Winthrop University

200hr RYT- 2013, Om My Yoga Academy, Ocean City, MD

Master’s of Science: Applied Health Physiology, Salisbury University

300hr RYT- 2017, Zuna Yoga, Bali

80hr Aerial Yoga- 2018, Zenna Wellness, Berlin, MD

100hr Sound Healing Training- 2019, The Yoga Forrest, Guatemala

 

TEACHING HISTORY

Yogavibez, 2013-2017

Zenna Wellness, 2015-current

Powerhouse Gym, 2010-2020

Soul Yoga Studio, 2013-2018

SUNY Brockport, 2014

OC Beach Yoga, June 2019-current

Salisbury University, 2015-2017, Kinesiology, Fitness Instruction

Rancho Santana Nicaragua, Dec 2018-current

Magnific Rock, 2018-2023

Pure Yoga Studios, 2020-current

Verdad Nicaragua, Mar-Aug 2020

Kenya, Feb 2024

INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL RETREATS

2017, El Salvador

2018, Nicaragua

2019, Costa Rica, Nicaragua

2019, Tulum

2020, Hawaii

2021, Princess Anne, MD

2022, Sugarloaf MTN, Cape Charles, MD

2023, Tulum, Sugarloaf MTN, Rock Hall, MD

2024, Kenya, Berlin, MD, Sugarloaf MTN, Costa Rica

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Pranayama: Power of Breath

Bandhas & Mudras

Your Brain is Plastic: Neuroplasticity & Meditation

Meditation 101

Inversions & Arm Balances

The Embodied Warrior School of Yoga 200hr Yoga Teacher Training

  • Yoga History
  • Yoga Philosophy
  • Anatomy & Physiology, Kinesiology
  • Yoga Asana
  • Class Sequencing
  • Pranayama
  • Meditation
  • Energetics, Chakras
  • Business of Yoga
  • Yoga Ethics

100 hr Sound Healing Facilitator Training