Hillary Rubin, a certified Anusara Yoga teacher who has taught both nationally and internationally knows firsthand, the empowering influence of dedicated yoga practice. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1996, she realized that through discipline, a healthy lifestyle and a commitment to her personal evolution she could learn to truly listen to her body and discover her path to heal. With a focus on the therapeutic benefits of yoga, Hillary helps others evolve in their yoga practice by using Anusara Yoga as a foundation on their personal path to embrace their bodies and learn from their limitations.

Hillary’s transformative classes weave a life-affirming philosophy that celebrates the individual along with her personal understanding of the body’s natural ability to heal. This dynamic combination empowers and inspires students both on and off the mat. “I believe that our challenges are our greatest gifts,” is Hillary’s mantra. “When we embrace what we wish we could get rid of then we heal on a deeper level. Sometimes the body hurts and there are other problems in life - we have a choice to tap into it on the physical level to assist us in making a meaningful shift… to evolve, thereby becoming more of ourselves…”

Hillary is grateful for the opportunity to study with great teachers including John Friend (founder of Anusara Yoga), Dr. Douglas Brooks , Sally Kempton, Dr. Michael Beckwith, Naime Jezzeny, Sue Elkind, Noah Maze and others. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband Asaf and Boston-terrier Mala. In the midst of teaching, producing free online yoga & wellness podcasts, Hillary is writing her first book to assist those on the path of healing Multiple Sclerosis.