About · The Modern Human Academy

Meet the founderMy Journey

My work grew out of a need to understand my own experience.

Living with chronic pain and severe health challenges from a young age led me to ask how I could care for myself while making sense of what I was feeling.

Brittany guiding young students through movement on yoga mats

Brittany in traditional gray training clothes with a yellow sash in a temple courtyard

Brittany leading an outdoor movement class by a misty lake

Brittany in India with mountains behind her

Brittany smiling while leading a sound bath with crystal bowls

Brittany practicing qigong outdoors in the sun

Brittany jumping joyfully in front of the pyramid at Chichén Itzá

Energy practice outdoors among the trees in Sedona

Brittany in a qigong stance on a rock in a green meadow

Brittany with a group of fellow travelers at night

Movement was my starting point.

Through mind-body awareness practices, I began recognizing where I held tension and how I responded to discomfort. Paying attention to my body also brought my thoughts, emotions, and everyday patterns into focus.

Understanding my mindset became part of understanding my pain—and developing a different relationship with myself.

As I learned, I began teaching.

That personal exploration grew into almost a decade devoted to a mission-driven organization that put humanity and the Earth’s needs first.

I made that mission the center of my life, working alongside spiritual leaders and serving individuals and communities.

I taught in classes, retreats, and workplaces, then extended that work through videos, guided experiences, and online courses.

Creating became another way of teaching, allowing me to contribute to an online community of 500,000 humans.

Drawing on that experience, I founded The Modern Human Academy, an educational wellness platform offering courses and guided mind-body practices focused on self-awareness, emotional well-being, and personal growth.

Training & Credentials

The foundation behind the teaching.

My work is rooted in somatic education and years of experience teaching movement, breath, and body awareness. I help people develop a deeper understanding of their bodies and build practical skills that support everyday well-being. These services are educational and designed to complement professional medical and mental-health care.

Body & Brain Yoga and Tai Chi Instructor & Coach7+ yrs
YTT, Yoga Alliance200 hrs
Yoga therapy training, Sun Institute80 hrs
New York State Teaching Assistant, Level IIICredential

The journey

The Experiences That Shape My Teaching

My education has taken me beyond certifications and studios. I’ve traveled to study, practice, and experience mind-body traditions within the cultures and environments that shaped them. These experiences continue to influence how I teach today—bringing together traditional practices, modern understanding, and years of hands-on teaching experience.

India

Yoga & meditation

Journeyed on a bhakti pilgrimage through India, receiving blessings at sacred temples and ashrams.

The philosophy behind the practice

The Modern Human Approach

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