Since beginning tapdance classes at the age of five Debra Hodgen has always been a mover. She received her Bachelors Degree in dance from UCLA and taught and performed extensively.

After meeting her meditation teacher in 1983 she began her study of hatha yoga. Debra has a 250-hour teacher's certificate from Yoga Mountain in New York and a 200 hour Anusara Affiliation. She has taught all levels of yoga and classes for children and teens, prenatal, gentle, and restorative. She also enjoys teaching private classes to aid students therapeutically or to help them move into a greater level of expression in their practice. 

Debra teaches with an abundance of enthusiasm and humor. Her greatest joy in teaching is seeing her students "blossom". Debra is an active member of the Yoga Alliance.