Thank you for checking out my page, my name is Briana Bernal, I am Bikram Yoga certified as well as Inferno Hot Pilates certified. In 2016, I became the youngest National Yoga Champion and 2016 Worlds Bronze Medalist. I fell in love with yoga in February of 2014 and have been passionate about it ever since. I have done sports activities my entire life, which includes gymnastics, surfing, dancing, swimming, running, ice-skating, and much more. But after having an extra bone in my ankle (aka Os Trigonum) and getting surgery to remove it, I was bedridden for 3 months with an 8 pound cast around my leg. This made it hard to walk, and use the restroom. I quickly came to realize I was unhappy, and lonely. Soon after beginning to walk without support, my best friend tagged me in a 30-day challenge lead by Kino Macgregor (Ashtanga certified). I started to do the postures I saw on her Instagram. Instantly, I became passionate about yoga by spending all day outside in my backyard getting stronger and gaining more flexibility every time I stepped on my mat. The yoga made me feel good, I was able to regain muscle that I lost in my ankle and in turn my confidence increased. In April of 2014 I took my first Bikram yoga class, little did I know it would be 105 degrees Fahrenheit with 50% humidity. But when I left that hot room, I knew what I was going to do the rest of my life. Before this practice, I was a shy young girl who was bullied and made fun of for different things about the way I looked. Today I can say I am proud of who I have become and this new adventure I have embarked. Join me in creating a better life for everyone in the world!
Always remember to smile, its contagious!