Desi Bartlett
| Desi Bartlett | |
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| Born | Desiree Bartlett Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| 💼 Occupation | Yoga instructor, exercise physiologist, author |
| 🌐 Website | desibartlett |
Desiree "Desi" Bartlett is an American exercise physiologist, yoga instructor, and author. She has worked in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Bartlett was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She attended St. Ignatius College Prep high school in Chicago. She later received a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), followed by a Master of Science in corporate fitness from the same institute. In 2025, she completed a doctor of education in kinesiology from Concordia University, St. Paul.
Career
Bartlett began her career in fitness and yoga in the 1990s. Her work has primarily focused on integrating kinesiology, yoga, and mindfulness across different life stages, including pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.[3]
In 2007, she designed the first round yoga mat, initially distributed through Lululemon. In 2019, she collaborated with Manduka to reintroduce the round yoga mat using sustainable materials.[citation needed]
Bartlett has worked with academic institutions to deliver prenatal and postnatal yoga education. She led modules for teacher training programs at the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University, and contributed to a health ethics course at the University of California, San Diego.[citation needed]
She is a registered yoga educator with Yoga Alliance and operates a registered prenatal yoga school through the organization. Her digital content includes educational programs, on-camera instruction, and online courses.[4]
Bartlett has appeared as an instructor and wellness expert on platforms such as Beachbody On Demand, iFit, DailyOM, and BetterMe. Her media appearances include features on ABC, NBC, Fox, Univision, and Hallmark, along with 10 fitness DVDs. Her work has also appeared in publications such as LA Yoga, OM Yoga, Asana Journal, Women Fitness, and Venice Living.[citation needed]
She has worked with several public figures and celebrities. Actress Kate Hudson wrote the foreword to Bartlett's second book and previously mentioned working with her during pregnancy.[5]
Publications
In 2019, Bartlett published Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy: A Yoga and Fitness Plan, which presents a comprehensive approach to prenatal and postpartum wellness. The book outlines a "3 + 1 Total Body Fitness" philosophy, combining yoga, resistance training, cardiovascular exercise, and nutrition. It includes over 100 exercises and yoga poses, 16 ready-to-use practices for different stages of pregnancy, and guidance on mental and emotional health during and after pregnancy.
Bartlett co-authored Total Body Beautiful: Secrets to Looking and Feeling Your Best After Age 35 with Nicole Stuart and Andrea Orbeck in 2022. This book addresses the physical and emotional changes women experience during and after pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. It offers practical advice on improving strength, mobility, flexibility, and aerobic fitness, and includes over 100 exercises spanning yoga, Pilates, and strength training.
Human Kinetics published both of her books.
Personal life
Bartlett resides in Oahu, Hawaii, with her husband and two sons.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ "Top 10 Healthiest Hotels in America". ABC News. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
- ↑ "Gear Up With Group Fitness". Fox News. Fox News. 2015-03-25. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Desi Bartlett (desi bodymind) | TrevNet Media Corp". Retrieved 2026-08-26.
- ↑ "The New Prenatal Yoga". Yoga Journal. 2014-03-10. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
- ↑ "OM Meets... Desi Bartlett". Om Yoga Magazine. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2026-08-26.[dead link]
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