Susy Vishmid is founder and editor-in-chief for So You Think You Can Yoga?® Susy has an extensive background in movement. A classically trained as a ballerina, Susy began her studies at Westside Ballet in Los Angeles. Susy continued her studies at Pacific Northwest Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet School and The Rock School. While completing her studies at the Rock School, Susy worked closely with the Pennsylvania Ballet eventually becoming a member of the company.

Susy completed the Yoga Works 200-Hour Teacher Training and the Yoga Works 300-Hour Professional Teacher Training Program in 2008 and had the privilege to work with some of today’s most sought after instructors including Annie Carpenter, Lisa Walford, Erich Schiffman, and Heather Seiniger. Through her yogic journey, Susy realized the physical strength, balance, and mental clarity she never knew she had. Through yoga Susy rediscovered her own potential in the competitive world of dance.

After graduating cum laude from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Communication and Philosophy Susy developed a new understanding of her body after taking a five-year hiatus from professional ballet. Since her return Susy danced with California Contemporary Ballet, City Ballet of Los Angeles, California Riverside Ballet, City Coast Ballet, American Ballet of Los Angeles, Napoles Ballet Company, and the San Diego Opera. Susy also teaches ballet to young children.

Susy’s creative passion for movement fueled the inception of So You Think You Can Yoga?® Susy empowers students through purposeful movement to facilitate physical, mental, and spiritual wholeness.