At 50, I was deep into my career in parks and recreation, managing the transition as a mom of adult children (and now grandchildren!), and feeling a little introspective. I was happy, but wondering what else life would offer me, who else I was meant to be, and what my next phase of life would hold. Maybe you can relate?
I took a restorative yoga class and fell in love with the calming, healing aspects of gentle and restorative yoga. It was exactly what my tired, stressed out body needed.
I completed a 200-hour basic yoga teacher training, then rolled into a 300-hour diversified teacher training which showed me that yoga can be much more than a traditional asana class. I was excited to learn that with pose options and props like blocks, bolsters, chairs, walls, straps, balls and blankets, yoga can be accessible for all and for every BODY. I learned that therapeutic yoga can offer healing and relief from so many somatic, social, emotional, and energetic challenges, so today, I’m a practicing yoga therapist working to complete certification in that specialty.
As a yoga therapist, I have completed an additional 400-hours of specialized training in:
Functional yoga
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy
Meditation
Yoga of Recovery
Yoga for Grief
Yoga for Anxiety, Depression and Trauma
Yoga Across the Cancer Care Continuum
The Chakras and Healing
Yoga of Stress Resilience
Yoga and Menopause Care
Yoga for Arthritis
and recently received Pain Care Aware certification
I have an affinity for the beauty and calming aspects of the mind-body-breath connection of yoga, especially restorative yoga, gentle movement, and yoga Nidra, and how we can apply these to help heal our minds, bodies, and souls.
I believe yoga is for every body and that wellness is a journey and a birthright. I have a passion for creating accessible, empowering experiences for people to help them heal.
I meet students where they are when they step onto the mat, and provide options and support at all levels.
So now I know what else life has to offer me and maybe I can help you find that place too!
If you are interested in learning more about yoga therapy or yoga in general in a comfortable environment with one-on-one support, I’d love to work with you. Get in touch here