Julie Fulks

Julie has been part of the Strength, Balance, and Yoga community since the studio opened in 2007, practicing under the guidance of MaryAnn Renzelli. What began as a personal practice quickly grew into a lifelong passion. Julie loves exploring different styles of yoga and often seeks out new studios and classes while traveling with her family.

Before becoming a yoga instructor, Julie worked as an elementary school counselor for 32 years, retiring in 2024. Her background in education and counseling gives her a unique ability to connect with students of all ages, meeting them where they are in their practice. She especially enjoys teaching children and has shared Kidding Around Yoga at SBY for the past three years.

Julie holds a B.S. in Psychology from Fairmont State University and an M.A. in Counseling from West Virginia University. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (200-hour RYT), certified in Yoga Fit Level 1, Kidding Around Yoga, and Yin Yoga, and is a member of Yoga Alliance.

When she is not teaching, Julie enjoys walking her dog Hank, strength training, group water exercise, baking sourdough bread, listening to audiobooks, and streaming her favorite shows. She lives in Bridgeport with her husband, Paul, and treasures time with her two daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandchildren, whom she cares for two days each week.