Annie Appleby

Annie Appleby is a pioneer in the yoga and wellness industry, having founded YogaForce LLC and developed patented exercise alignment mats and spa accessories. She began practicing yoga on the lot at Paramount Pictures, where she worked as a marketing executive. Her passion for the practice led her to become a yoga and Pilates teacher to top CEOs and celebrities. She is also a survivor of skin cancer and a well-known advocate and public speaker, working with organizations such as The AT&T Women’s Conference, Johnson & Johnson, and Stand Up 2 Cancer. Her products and expertise have been featured in TIME MAGAZINE, WSJ, THE NEW YORK TIMES, and THE LOS ANGELES TIMES. Appleby received her B.A. degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and has also taught at Google, Oracle, and Stanford University. Her YogaForce Mats are endorsed by Dr. Andrew Weil and The College of Sports Medicine.