I was introduced to yoga in 2005 while suffering from a knee injury and was empowered to learn that everybody can practice yoga. This initial realization shapes the way I teach today. I’ve practiced yoga consistently since 2014 and felt called to complete my 200-hour teacher training in 2021. I have since become certified as a meditation teacher as well as a postnatal teacher and use this knowledge to offer safe and supportive spaces for community and connection to be cultivated both on and off the mat.
By deepening my understanding of this ancient practice, I believe there is no such thing as being bad at yoga. My goal is to not only teach you an asana practice but also how to apply yoga to your daily life in a way that makes sense for you. Whether we are moving, meditating, breathing, journaling, or getting out in nature, it is all connected and can provide our minds with a sense of calm and clarity through regular practice and awareness. Each practice and practitioner inspires me to be mindfully present and to maintain a beginner’s mindset, continuously learning and teaching cohesively. In my classes, I’ll invite you to slow down, get curious, and move in a way that serves your body, which may be different today than it was yesterday.
When I’m not teaching yoga, you will find me connecting to nature on hikes with my family and yellow lab or gardening in my backyard. I am also an avid reader, volunteer with the Ryan Bartel Foundation, and make plenty of space for being a mom.
