Photo by Melina Meza.

Photo by Melina Meza.

ABOUT

Anne Phyfe Palmer is a writer, entrepreneur, partner, and parent. She founded 8 Limbs Yoga Centers in 1996 to provide an inclusive and welcoming home for yoga practitioners in Seattle. Raised in New Orleans, Anne Phyfe came to Seattle in 1993 via Vermont, where she completed a BA in English and Women’s Studies and developed an interest in Environmental Studies. She guided 8 Limbs through 23 years of growth and stability, while raising her two kids Lily and Coco with husband Bez, a graphic designer and illustrator. Anne Phyfe, Bez, and Coco took a one-year sailing sabbatical that concluded in August 2021. Check out their sailing journey on Instagram at @svsweetadeline. Anne Phyfe now works at the Arboretum Foundation.

Anne Phyfe is committed bike commuter and enjoys walks near her home, especially in the Arboretum. Anne Phyfe also loves to read and write, and is the author of three books with Sasquatch Books :

YOGA

Anne Phyfe began her studies in yoga in 1994 with Kathleen Hunt. Currently her main yoga teacher is Shari Friedrichsen., who teaches and resides at The Himalayan Institute.

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