At 50, I was deep into my career, 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. I was burned out, usually exhausted, and feeling out of sync with myself. Maybe you can relate?

I took a restorative yoga class and fell in love with its calming, healing nature. I had no idea I could find rest in a yoga class, but it was exactly what my tired, stressed out body needed and I felt like I was on to something.

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 so much more than a traditional asana (movement) 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 everyone and for every BODY. I learned that therapeutic yoga uses the tools of yoga to offer healing and relief from so many somatic, social, emotional, and energetic challenges, so today, I’m a practicing yoga therapist working to complete top-level certification in that specialty.

I have completed an additional 400-hours of specialized training in areas such as:

• Functional Yoga

• Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy

• Meditation

• Addiction and Recovery

• Grief and Loss

• Anxiety, Depression and Trauma

• Cancer Care

• Stress Resilience

• Menopause Care

• Arthritis

• Chakra Balancing

• 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. If you’ve never been to a yoga class, I’ve got you. If you’re afraid to start, I’ve got you. If you struggle to believe in yourself, I’ve got you.

I now 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.