Tymi Howard Bender is an internationally recognized Yoga Alliance 500 E-RYT, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and creator of Manifest Yoga International Teacher Trainings. A true pioneer in both the vinyasa and yin yoga movements, she has helped shape and elevate the global yoga landscape for decades. Tymi is also the founder of Guruv Yoga Studios and the proud owner of James Island Yoga in Charleston, South Carolina, where she continues to teach, mentor, and build conscious community. For Tymi, yoga is not simply a practice—it is a lifestyle, a journey of spirit, and a pathway to living with purpose. Her passion lies in teaching the art and science of yoga in a way that inspires students to integrate its wisdom into every aspect of life, long after the mat is rolled up. A classically trained ballet dancer, Tymi discovered yoga in 1993 as a source of healing, transformation, and deep spiritual awakening. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Dance from Rollins College and a Master’s degree from NYU/Circle in the Square. Her teaching lineage reflects her global dedication to the craft—studying with beloved teachers including John Friend, Dharma Mittra, David Swenson, Steve Ross, Jonny Kest, Barron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, David Life, Sharron Gannon and more. Rooted in devotion to God, Service, and Yoga, her teaching style is heartfelt, soulful, and uplifting—designed to awaken the body, energize the mind, and open the heart. Through movement, philosophy, meditation, and music, Tymi guides students toward freedom, empowerment, and self-realization.