Yogis

Hello! I’m a certified RYT 200 yoga instructor and a certified mind + body fitness coach with a passion for helping others cultivate mental and physical well-being.

As a former competitive runner and running coach, I recognized that many athletes were missing a crucial element of training: mind fitness. This realization inspired me to become certified in yoga, with the goal of offering accessible movement practices to support mental health.

I lead my students through traditional yoga poses with a focus on proper form, but I belive the true power of yoga lies in the ability to accept, rather than improve, our bodies. My teaching philosophy is rooted in my favorite quote: “Yoga is not about self-improvement, it’s about self-acceptance.

Yoga came into my life more than 15 years ago as a way to add variety into my fitness routine. After my first yoga studio experience, I felt a calling to teach and guide others. No one’s life is easy, and sometimes the road can be especially rough. This is also true for me and I use this as the underlying theme of every class. I know that we can all overcome our obstacles and feel empowered to live a happier, more fulfilled life. It is my deep belief that through our fires can we find our greatest strength and beauty. Yoga is the gift and I have devoted myself to sharing it with as many people as I can.

500 hour trained in vinyasa, and restorative yoga, I strive to learn every day and never stop searching for new ways to feel amazing. As a Reiki Master I also weave my own special healing touch into classes which has brought a level of joy to my life. My classes are filled with humor, alignment cues, and new perspectives that will shift you and open your eyes every time you come to your mat.

Yoga has become a way for me to communicate with myself so that I can deepen the connection I have with my intention; which is to help others. This practice has healed me in so many ways, and I feel I must share what I am learning.  I practice so that I may find beauty in simplicity. I gain clarity from my yoga practice; it is the first place that I felt true stillness. This stillness has now reached into my daily life thanks to my commitment to this practice.