Bio

Desi Bartlett M.S., CPT, E-RYT500 has been teaching health and wellness for over 25 years. She is a dynamic motivator and widely sought after international presenter and spokesperson. Bartlett earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and her master’s degree in corporate fitness, and she is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in exercise science. She holds advanced certifications in Yoga, personal training, prenatal and postnatal fitness, and group fitness. She is a continuing education provider through Yoga Alliance, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers. She has worked with the U.S. Navy and several large companies, including Manduka, Gaiam, Equinox, YogaWorks, Mattel, and ConsumerTrack. Over the years, her roster of private clients has included Alicia Silverstone, Adam Levine, Kate Hudson, Shailene Woodley, Emma Roberts, Ashley Tisdale, Yael Cohen, and many more high-profile executives and professional athletes. Bartlett has been featured on networks such as ABC, NBC, FOX, Univision, Hallmark, and Lifetime. She starred in 10 Yoga, fitness, and dance DVDs, including Better Belly Yoga, Latin Groove, and Prenatal Yoga, which have been distributed in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. She guides women in a full offering of prenatal and postnatal yoga practices through Beachbody on Demand. She has worked as a product director for Gaiam, group fitness manager for Equinox Santa Monica, and executive and global ambassador for Manduka. She is the creator of the round Yoga mat on manduka.com and has appeared on the covers of LA Yoga, OM Yoga, Asana Yoga Journal, and Venice Living. Bartlett is the author of Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy, An Informative And Inspiring Guide For Pregnancy And Beyond, and the co-author of Total Body Beautiful, Secrets To Looking And Feeling Your Best After Age 35.