Transform Body and Mind
At Empirical Yoga, we blend movement, breath, and evidence-based cognitive coaching to create space for Growth.
Our Services:
Explore the Empirical Yoga Study Program
Want to experience our services at a reduced rate? By opting into the Study Program, you’ll receive a discount and be randomly assigned to one of our offerings—breathwork, yoga, cognitive coaching, or the integrated approach. Participants complete quick check-ins before and after to share how the session supported them.
The Study Program is completely voluntary: you can choose to join, or book the service of your choice at the standard rate.
Our Philosophy
At Empirical Yoga, we believe well-being begins where body and mind meet.
Our approach is simple — We help you GROW:
- Ground the body
- Reframe the mind
- Open to the present moment
- Welcome transformation that lasts
This framework guides all of our offerings, from individual sessions to organizational Interventions, making the path to growth and clarity both accessible and sustainable.
About Denise Poché-Jetter, Ph.D. 200hrYTT
I bring together over 25 years of yoga practice and a Ph.D. in Cognitive, Social and Developmental Psychology to support growth, clarity, and well-being in both personal and professional life. My approach integrates embodied practices—movement, breath, and somatic awareness—with Cognitive Coaching, which applies evidence-informed tools to shift perspective and reframe thought patterns. These methods are not a substitute for psychotherapy or counseling, but can serve as a powerful complement. When deeper clinical support is needed, I can also provide referrals to licensed professionals.
My work in cognitive coaching is shaped by my experience teaching Psychology at the university level, where I taught courses such as Thinking and Memory, Theories of Consciousness, Learning, and Developmental Psychopathology. Like my teaching philosophy, my coaching philosophy emphasizes making complex ideas about the mind clear, relevant, and applicable to everyday life. I encourage clients to approach learning about their own minds as an active process—reflecting on their own thinking, questioning assumptions, and connecting concepts to lived experience. By applying these principles to my yoga and coaching work, I help people engage deeply with both body and mind to create meaningful and lasting transformation.
My background also includes more than two decades in the nonprofit and arts sectors, with five years in HR and operations. Alongside this leadership experience, I bring a deep commitment to cross-cultural competency, shaped through both my research in perception and cultural frameworks and my work in diverse communities. This combination gives me a grounded understanding of organizational dynamics and the unique pressures faced by individuals, teams, leaders, and creative communities.
Across all of these settings, my aim is simple—to help people GROW: Ground the body, Reframe the mind, Open to the present moment, and Welcome lasting transformation.
