MEET: KIM WHITE-YOUNG
- Yoga instructor since 2017
- Teaches yoga at Peter McRae Karate School in Plymouth and substitutes at Fit Factory Kingston
- Lives in Kingston
- Owner of Metal Core Yoga
Certifications + Specialties:
- E-RYT 200
TEACHING VIBE
What brought you to yoga? We love a good origin story.
After years of denying yoga in my life; I saw an 89 year old woman on social media with a curved back, hunched over and a picture of her standing straight after doing yoga. I thought if that is what yoga can do then it can give me Life Balance, peace of mind and a more flexible body as I age. Check out my full bio on my website!
How would you describe your teaching flow?
I typically teach vinyasa. My flows are a mixture of some power stances and holds with vinyasa. With beginners, I go slower and talk through the movements first then get them into a vinyasa flow.
Music Preferences? What is always on your playlist? Favorite artist?
Heavy metal...all types but mostly melodic metal. You can expect to hear some Amon Amarth, Black Sabbath, Dimmu Borgir, Manowar, Type O Negative and for my oldies but goodies I play Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple. And as opposite as can be for a metal head...I love Tori Amos and Celine Dion!
What was your most memorable yoga experience?
I've had so many memorable experience but my most is accepting my certificate after teaching with my co-students at Emerald. Oh and finally getting into Crow!
Any teacher shoutouts? Favorite yoga teacher?
My yoga trainer, Jen Safrey of Emerald Yoga Studio. I also fell in love with Buti Yoga from Hailey White. (no relation)
FAVORITES
My daughter! She is my life, my being.
Metal music! It soothes my soul and keeps me calm.
Vintage/consignment shopping! I love finding old furniture, jewelry and trinkets, especially if they are shiny and tacky.
My family! They make up my life and they are awesome and supportive.
