And then there was yoga…

I  came to yoga 18 years ago as way to relieve the aches of my rheumatoid arthritis. While the physical practice provided relief to my joints, I found the intentional breathing practices and philosophy shared in class provided relief from the mental “why me” chatter that can occasionally surface while dealing with a chronic illness.  The greatest lessons I learned through my journey were self-compassion and acceptance. That even with occasional limited mobility, I could still practice yoga. There were no standards or perfection to live up to because there was and is no such thing as perfect yoga or a perfect yoga practice. 

Eager to share my love of yoga, I pressed pause on a corporate career and received my 200-hour yoga certification in Thailand.  Since then, I have enjoyed sharing the practice of yoga with any and all who want to learn, but especially Beginners, Seniors, those who have experienced trauma, and those living with mental illness.

You’ll find my class style to be slower paced, placing emphasis on breath, proper alignment, and safety. My approach to teaching is light-hearted and with the intention of creating a welcoming space that is accessible and inclusive; teaching from a place of compassion and with the understanding that all bodies are built differently and yoga is for EVERY body.