Julie Nogueira is an E-RYT 500 and the Owner of Blue Lotus Yoga Studio (BLYS) in Annapolis, MD. A former gymnast and choreographer, Julie began taking classes in the early 2000s with Gregor Singleton at the Baron Baptiste Studio located in Boston, MA. She was immediately struck by the challenging nature of the practice, both physically and emotionally. Today Julie relies on her consistent yoga practice to maintain some semblance of calm in her busy life.
In 2005 Julie had her first child and subsequently put her marketing career on hold. It was during that time yoga became less of a hobby and more of a lifeline. Nine years and two additional kids later, Julie received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification, and in 2018 she established Blue Lotus Yoga Studio.
Julie received her 200-hour certification through Charm City Yoga and Kim Manfredi in 2014, 50 hours of Yin Yoga training with TJ Maher in 2017, and her 300-hour certification in 2021 with Kate Curry. She has additional certifications in modules such as the Advanced Study of Asana, Yin & Restore, and Assisting. Julie is also a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) and offers specialized workshops for CEU credits.
In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of BLYS, Julie leads vinyasa classes to students of all levels, workshops, trainings, and destination retreats.