CEMRE KORMAN Hatha-Ashtanga-Prenatal I was born in Istanbul. I grew up in Rochester, New York. I have a BA in Psychology and French.

I was first introduced to Yoga and meditation in Eastern Religions class in high school (1999). In college, I practiced Sivananda Yoga with Chris Miller for one year (2001-02). Afterwards, I practiced Hatha Yoga with Carrie Gaynor and Mark Sandler for 5 years. I also was able to go to yearly seminars given by Victor van Kooten and Angela Farmer, Martha Hamilton (senior TriYoga instructor), and Leslie Kaminoff.

I got pregnant January 2005 and continued teacher training with Mark and Carrie as well as practicing Hatha and Prenatal Yoga. I also took Natural Birth classes for 12 weeks with Tara Rice. My daughter Lena was born in October 2005. We returned to Istanbul June 2006. After looking for a place to practice here, I met Zeynep Aksoy and David Cornwell. I finished an 8 month Ashtanga and Dynamic Yoga teacher training with them. I teach at various locations in Istanbul. My group classes are open to all levels and my private lessons are tailored to the individual’s needs.