The universe leads many of us to yoga in times of upheaval. Our own inner wisdom guides us to a place where freedom abounds. When I found myself at an impasse, discovering my own yoga practice awakened both freedom of movement and freedom from unwelcome patterns. For me, yoga represents a place of challenge and discipline, but not one of control. Releasing the expectations of what our bodies can or should do shows us how to release expectations of how our lives can or should be.

I strive to provide specific physical cues, but also reminders of the intangible places that we can access when we give ourselves permission. The shared space between body and mind is what we find on our mats; class allows an opportunity to empower that connection and carry it with us. The purest pose is one that balances effort and ease, strength and surrender, comfortable and cumbersome, serious and silly. Through the cultivation of balance and self-observation, yoga becomes transformative, offering us every kind of freedom from within. I invite both inner and outer work into my classes, finding that the softening and strengthening comes to all who are steadfast in their pursuit.

Experiencing the inseparable physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of yoga has been deeply meaningful and brought me great joy. I share that joy readily, through familiar poses, traditional bodyweight exercises, long savasanas, 90s pop, and infinite other expressions. The boundless nature of yoga offers endless possibilities. I can almost always be found other places where leggings are encouraged: as a speech and language pathologist, hanging with my two small yogis, exploring natural wonders, or just urban hiking Madison (i.e., walking to the coffee shop).

TRAINING l CERTIFICATES

• RYT-500:

  • RYT-300 (The Kaivayla Yoga Method, 2020, 300 hours)

  • RYT-200 (Inner Fire Yoga, 2017, 200 hours)

• Sculpt Training (Inner Fire Yoga, 2017, 14 hours)

• The Art of Assisting (Sandy Homburg, Inner Fire Yoga, 2020, 2017, 4 hours)