Bio

I found yoga through an assignment in massage school. For this self-care project, my classmates and I were asked try something healing that we had never done before. That’s when I found myself in my first ever yoga class. I loved how the practice made me feel both powerful and peaceful; how it brought a sense of presence that I had never experienced before. I was hooked!

Hatha sparked my curiosity, leading me to expand my practice and explore other styles of yoga. I was drawn to the creativity and dance of Vinyasa and started to dive down the rabbit hole.  My first big plunge to deepen my studies came with the completion of a 200 hour Power Vinyasa teacher training with CorePower Yoga. I later traveled to Bali for my second 200 hour teacher training in Hatha Yoga with Akasha Yoga Academy learning the history and philosophy of this sacred practice. This adventure enriched my teaching style and showed me there is always more to learn!

When I first began my journey into yoga, many Moons ago, it was all about the exercise. I had always an athletic kid and yoga was just another way to get my heart pumping. I didn’t realize that it was working it’s way into every corner of my life until pausing to reflect. The study of Yin yoga opened up a whole new doorway. I have found tremendous benefit in slowing down and listening. My Insight Yoga training with Sarah Powers has drastically changed my approach to practice and teaching. Practicing Yang postures with a Yin mentality can help you feel more connected to your practice.

After a serious car accident in 2018, I found myself in a hospital with 3 ruptured vertebra and underwent spinal fusion surgery. This was beyond scary at the time but, once the initial fear of being paralyzed had passed, I was overwhelmed with gratitude. I had the tools of yoga and meditation and I was literally able to heal myself. Once I was able to do the physical work again, I got to participate in a Trauma Informed Restorative Yoga training with Jodi Boone. It is truly incredible what the power of yoga can do and I feel lucky that I can help others on their path of recovery too!

I love being able to share my passion for yoga with my students. I have found a lot of balance in my own practice by blending together the flow of Vinyasa and the focus of Hatha. The stillness and reflection of Yin allows more presence in active practice. Restorative yoga helps to calm the nervous system and allows the body to regenerate on a cellular level. I believe that all styles of yoga are beneficial and I am excited to explore more! I offer a well-rounded and creative approach, with dynamic classes that are sure to energize and inspire!