I began my yoga journey more than ten years ago and immediately witnessed its transformative power. While I started practicing yoga for its physical benefits, I quickly noticed that the practice permeated every aspect of my life, opening my heart to new experiences and ridding my mind of unhealthy patterns. Since then, I’ve taken as many classes and workshops as I can, many with internationally-known teachers such as Rodney Yee, Seane Corne, Ganga White, and Tracy Rich. My passion for yoga led me to study with Jaqueline Heisel at Frog Lotus Yoga in western Massachusetts, where I completed my 200 hour teacher training in Vinyasa Flow Yoga in 2005. I am continuing my training with Shiva Rea, whose energetic, fluid approach has greatly influenced my practice and teaching.
I strive to create a relaxing yet energizing atmosphere in my classes. I hope to help my students realize that yoga is a different path for everybody, and that path is where we find the gifts that yoga has to offer: a healthier, stronger mind and body; an increased connection to ourselves, others and the universe; and a calmer, more compassionate, more aware existence.
Education and Certificates
● Weekend Intensive with Rolf Gates, 2009
● Midwest Yoga Conference, 2008
● Ganga White and Tracy Rich (40 hours), 2008
● Shiva Rea (150 hours), 2006 and 2007
● Yoga Journal Conference Boston, 2006
● Yoga Journal Conference Lake Geneva, 2005
● Teacher Training Certification, Frog Lotus Yoga (200 hours), 2005
