Yoga

Yoga Bio:

My love for Yoga began in 1998, and since then, I have been exploring all the layers and dimensions the practice has to offer. I began practicing Yoga in the late 1990’s and teaching Yoga since 2011.

Currently hold over 500 hrs of Yoga & Yoga philosophy based trainings specializing in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Mantra Meditation, Sound Healing and Subtle Body studies. In addition, been a licensed therapeutic massage therapist, working with multiple bodies and injuries since 2010. From about 2012-2018 I ran a successful private healing practice, True Bliss Massage & Yoga in Portland Oregon. My travels also led me to practice bodywork and teach Yoga in Northern/Southern California and Arizona.

In 2015 I battled and survived a rare Cancer of the bones & connective tissues known as Rhabdomyosarcoma. The cancer was diagnosed as late stage 4, terminal and I was not given much time to live. I did my best to utilize all I understood at the time about health, healing, nutrition, spirituality and Yoga and became the co-creator in my own healing journey. 

9 years now in full remission, I believe that experience was a catalyst to my awakening and led as an opportunity to serve others in a deeper way. 

I practice and teach because I believe Yoga is a powerful catalyst for growth and healing. I have experienced and witnessed profound transformation in my life and others lives. I see this ancient practice as a beautiful gift for all whom step into its wisdom. In its truest essence, Yoga is the practice of life. A wonderful journey within-over time the practice on our mat becomes the foundation to the daily practice of living fully and intentionally, with great courage.

My class offerings are known to be strong, dynamic, creative, uplifting and alignment based. Intelligent, purposeful sequences lead the student to experience the fullness and wholeness of the practice. I encourage students to explore and grow into their own empowerment and process, to trust their body’s wisdom and to follow their inner path.

Alongside my asana offerings, I enjoy incorporating breath awareness, inner exploration, mindfulness, mobility work, Sanskrit mantras, detailed cueing, hands on assists, yoga philosophy and sound healing meditation. 

Yoga is for everybody!

I support all levels of students and call all to come practice and explore the inner terrain of their Being. I offer variations and ways for you to grow a sustainable, lifelong practice of personal awakening and inner transformation.

Class Style Offerings:

🌿Hatha: This is an all levels static practice that includes longer posture holds and refinement cues. For the purpose of guiding the student into deepening and bringing more awareness to their practice. This class is slower, but powerful. Chaturangas are not cued, rather the exploration of traditional Yoga poses, mindful transitions, mantra meditation, pranayama (breath-work) and deep relaxation. Level 1-3

🌿Healing Flow: This nourishing, embodied Yoga practice includes active & passive Yoga postures,  mindful transitions, mobility work and functional movement. In addition, the exploration of stress reduction and healing practices such as breathwork, meditation, sound healing, mantras and more! All levels welcome. Level 1-2

🌿Vinyasa: This is a moderate paced flow practice based off Ashtanga Yoga. This class focuses on traditional Sun A’s and B’s, in addition, a creative flow sequence meant to create heat (tapas) and cultivate strength and inner empowerment. This Practice also includes guided breath work, intentional focus (dristi), yoga philosophy and deep relaxation. Intermediate offering Level 2-3

🌿Yin Yoga: A slow and meditative practice that is composed of seated and reclined poses, each held anywhere from 2-7 minutes. This unique style focuses on targeting the connective tissues (bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and fascia.) Yin Yoga emphasizes body awareness and does require passive physical effort to hold the poses which may be challenging to some. This therapeutic style practice encourages myofascial release, increased mobility and the release of stagnant chi/prana in the physical & energetic bodies. Level 1-2

🌿Sound Healing: This healing modality, also known as “Nada Yoga”- the Yoga of sound; focuses on adding sound vibrations to assist in the relaxation and decompression of the nervous system and subtle body. Utilizing a variety of sound healing tools such as the gong, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, Koshi chimes, Buffalo drums, harmonium, sacred Sanskrit mantras and your own voice as an instrument. This practice can be done as a stand alone, however- mostly incorporated along side Hatha/Vinyasa/Healing Flow and Yin Yoga classes. All levels welcome- Level 1

With over 20+ years study & practice and 500+ hours of yoga training. Including 12+ years of teaching experience:

*200 hr. Hatha/Vinyasa training in 2008-2009

*100 hr. Universal Yoga training in 2018

*200 hr. Ashtanga Vinyasa training in 2019

*30 hr. Yin Yoga Training Sept. 2019

*100 hr. Anusara Training 2022

*Studied with & inspired by: Christina Sell (Hatha Yoga), Michael Stone (Ashtanga Vinyasa), Sianna Sherman (Anusara Yoga), Annie Carpenter & Jason Crandel (Alignment based Vinyasa). In addition, Meghan Maris, Emily Light, Dina Lang, Lisa Mae Osborn, Buck Lewis, Ryan Bailey and Robin Christ.

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”- Bhagavad Gita