Self-discovery takes me to the wildest places. Frolicking in nature, experiencing other cultures and landscapes, and adventuring to the unknown is how I feel most connected and alive. I encountered the power of yoga, in 2006, while exploring countries solo with an empty wallet. Seeking a place to sleep and eat, a yoga ashram opened its home to me. I cooked, cleaned, and practiced yoga daily. That experience opened me up to a beautiful way of being in this world. I am a world traveler with a bit of a yoga infatuation. I have taught in Africa, Caribbean, Panama, Jordan, Philippines, and currently teach in Chicago and Knoxville, TN.

I create and direct yoga teacher training programs, lead yoga adventure retreats and teach adaptive yoga therapy sessions.

My goal is that you understand something new about your body, habitual behaviors, and thought patterns; so that you can live a vibrant life of balance and kindness to yourself, your community, and Earth.

I bridge the gap between ancient teachings and modern life to help people reconnect to what is meaningful. I love to share the practices that bring me freedom and joy. My daily practice continually reveals more profound layers of learning and self-discovery. I teach to help you move through obstacles and find freedom in your body-mind. I aim to unravel the need to have poses look a certain way but rather feel good for your own unique body, with an emphasis on technique and sensation-based physical awareness. My teaching style is lighthearted with an unexpected blend, uniting different techniques into creative sequences that lovingly nudge you just beyond what you may think is possible.

• Active classes are dynamic, strong, and set to a pace that embraces core-focused transitions and energized breathwork.  

• Gentle classes involve release techniques to unwind tension and guided breath meditations that allow you to surrender and melt in acceptance.  

• Adaptive yoga therapy sessions utilize blocks, chairs, walls, furniture, belts, pillows, and blankets that allow you to experience the poses specifically for your needs. Guided breathwork and meditation.

• Educational programs introduce the power of yoga shared from a decade of deep study and the knowledge from my adored teachers. I share my methods inspired by nature, philosophy, and subtle energy as a basis for self-reflection. My study of biomechanics and integrative mind-body techniques informs my teaching.

CERTIFICATIONS + TRAINING

E-RYT 500HR + Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

Experienced teacher trainer and mentor with over 4,465 hours of formal training in various disciplines:

Yoga Therapy, Chinese Medicine, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, Kundalini, Katonah, Iyengar, Bhakti, Pranayama, Meditation

• Adaptive Yoga Therapy Apprentice ; 2015-2019

  Directed by Gabriel Halpern, known as the yoga therapeutics master. Specializes in relieving pain and improving function for diverse conditions, including sports injuries, scoliosis, spinal problems, arthritis, pain, migraines and other chronic conditions.

• Integrative Yoga Therapy Apprentice ; 2017-2018

  Directed by Cheryl Hurst, clinical health psychologist and yoga therapist. Specializes in improving musculoskeletal and physiological functioning related to Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and other neurological conditions.

• 2 years, Acupuncture & Classical Chinese Medicine - Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine

• Acupuncture Detox Specialist - NADA

• 100Hr Kundalini Yoga

• 500Hr Moksha Yoga Center

• 200Hr Vinyasa Yandara Yoga Institute

• 100Hr Yin and Restorative

• 50Hr Katonah Yoga

• 20Hr Yoga Medicine Anatomy Training

• 50Hr Bhakti Yoga and Meditation Training

• Advanced Anatomy & Physiology with Shanna Linn

• Advanced Anatomy and Physiology - Nutrition Therapy Institute

• Core Strength Vinyasa with Sadie Nardini

• Bio-mechanics with Jules Mitchell

• Trauma-Informed Yoga