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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 1H 7M

112: How a Physical Therapist Became a Yoga Teacher and Studio Owner with Brenna Barzenick

from Full-Time Yoga Teacher · host reika_alexi

In this episode, I’m joined by Brenna Barzenick, yoga teacher, studio owner, and physical therapist with over 30 years of experience. Brenna shares her journey from traditional PT to yoga and how she now bridges both worlds of science and yoga.Brenna shares her journey from working in orthopedic physical therapy to discovering yoga later in life, and how that path eventually led her to become a SmartFlow teacher and co-owner of a thriving yoga studio in Louisiana. With a deep background in biomechanics and anatomy, she offers a grounded and refreshing perspective on movement, one that prioritizes longevity, accessibility, and presence over performance.Connect with Brenna:Instagram: @dptyogaBrenna & Britni's Studio: @downtwonyogalaYoga Studio Website: https://hammondyoga.comConnect with Reika:⁠Apply for the Mentorship program⁠Ethical Yoga Retreat in NicaraguaFree Community Yoga in Costa Mesa⁠Social Media for Yoga Teachers Workshop⁠Website: ⁠www.reikayoga.com⁠Instagram: ⁠@reikayoga

In this episode, I’m joined by Brenna Barzenick, yoga teacher, studio owner, and physical therapist with over 30 years of experience. Brenna shares her journey from traditional PT to yoga and how she now bridges both worlds of science and yoga.Brenna shares her journey from working in orthopedic physical therapy to discovering yoga later in life, and how that path eventually led her to become a SmartFlow teacher and co-owner of a thriving yoga studio in Louisiana. With a deep background in biomechanics and anatomy, she offers a grounded and refreshing perspective on movement, one that prioritizes longevity, accessibility, and presence over performance.Connect with Brenna:Instagram: @dptyogaBrenna & Britni's Studio: @downtwonyogalaYoga Studio Website: https://hammondyoga.comConnect with Reika:⁠Apply for the Mentorship program⁠Ethical Yoga Retreat in NicaraguaFree Community Yoga in Costa Mesa⁠Social Media for Yoga Teachers Workshop⁠Website: ⁠www.reikayoga.com⁠Instagram: ⁠@reikayoga

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