Desiree Bartlett
Dr. Desi Bartlett (EdD, MS, CPT, E-RYT) has taught yoga and movement for 30 years. A lifelong practitioner, she holds a doctorate in Kinesiology from Concordia University St. Paul and MS and BS degrees in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois Chicago. Her teaching centers on women's health and wellness at every stage of life. Desi is the creator of The BodyMind Workout® and the author of three books, including Your Strong Sexy Pregnancy and Total Body Beautiful. She is a continuing education provider for Yoga Alliance, ACE, NASM, AFAA, NCCPT, and ISSA, and was named 2025 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year. Her classes blend strength, breath, and mindfulness with an emphasis on self-compassion and practical tools students can carry off the mat. She teaches with the belief that yoga belongs to every body, at every age.