How a Yoga Instructor Leans into Community and Connection 

UK-based Adrienne Everett first found yoga years ago during her own difficult emotional journey. “My practice, my consistency on my mat, enabled me to find a sense of resiliency and self-value.” She was on a quest to find purpose and fulfillment at the time — all while staying grounded in her values of kindness and mindfulness. “I was able to regain the emotional strength to pick up the pieces, reaffirm my inner strength and move forward with my life in a positive and life-affirming way.” 

After finding that sense of fulfillment, Everett committed herself to her yoga journey and earned her teaching certification. This eventually rē-directed her from a career in finance to one teaching yoga. Today, she calls herself a “community cultivator,” bringing together individuals committed to rē-spinning the way they feel in their bodies. 

Community is at the center of Everett’s yoga classes. She tells rē•spin that she is on a mission to help bring as many individuals to their yoga mats as possible. A strong community, she explains, can create a ripple effect. This increases the impact and visibility of the ancient spiritual and exercise practice.

When grounded in a wellness philosophy rooted in a commitment to self and growth, we’re equipped to be the best versions of ourselves. We are more likely to find connection with like-minded individuals in our community. Everett encourages this deepened connection through active listening, a tool she uses daily. “I see myself as a teacher and a student, and listening to my community is essential for growth and fulfilling my purpose,” she explains.

It’s not only essential to forge connections with others but also to ensure that our relationship with ourselves is strong and intact, too. We can reap physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits from being in tune with our inner selves. To Everett, the benefits of self-connection to our well-being are straightforward. “Quite simply, joy and gratitude for the beauty of life,” she says. 

When we cultivate a strong connection with ourselves to strengthen our physical, mental, and spiritual being, Everett says this can enable us to find clarity on where we are currently and where we want to be in our holistic well-being.

Today, Everett’s community- and connection-rooted classes are offered through private instruction and in a group setting. She aims to bring her natural energy and experience forward to help others deepen their connection with their yoga practice in the same way she was able to. Everett currently teaches at Soho House and 180 Health Club in London.

The yoga instructor describes her sessions as “a lot of fun,” referring to her classes as a “challenge yoga journey” that all are welcome to join. Sessions include body sculpting, strength building, vinyasa with “loads of energy,” good music, vibes, and intentions. Sessions also integrate breathing through movement and stretching, ending with stillness. Everett hopes those participating in her classes will find effortless opportunities to connect. “With each class, I aim to offer a challenge and sense of studentship that helps my students find the best in themselves,” she says.