Lynn Burgess, M.B.A., R.Y.T., is an entrepreneur, speaker, and expert yoga teacher who helps people stretch for success with her company, “Yoga From the Heart”, in Sarasota, Florida.

Sarasota’s 2002 “Women Entrepreneurial Excellence Award” winner, Burgess created Essential Yoga. While honoring the essence of yoga’s Eastern heritage, Burgess’ unique method focuses on the many practical benefits and everyday applications yoga can bring to our Western Culture.

Burgess has addressed a variety of groups including Women Owner’s Network, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, The Resort at Longboat Key, and the YMCA of America. She is also a guest instructor and has taught yoga seminars around the state of Florida.

Burgess began her career far from the yoga mat. A graduate of the University of South Florida, she earned her B.A. degree in Psychology and M.B.A. in Marketing and Management. She spent years working in corporate America as a sales representative, commercial credit analyst, and marketing director.

Burgess is registered with the national Yoga Alliance at the highest 500-hour level. She lives in Sarasota and enjoys being a doting aunt to her three nephews.