With nearly 15 years of study, my yoga practice has grown into a cherished, patient, and wise guide that has supported the navigation of injuries, life challenges, and self-inquiry. I believe yoga to be a journey of self-exploration that can open our hearts to the inner wisdom that enables us to live life with authenticity, dedication, and love. I am committed to my daily
movement, breath, and mindfulness practices as a way of grounding into the undercurrent of the presence (or love) that perme
ates all living things. It is this practice that reminds me that each moment matters and holds an
opportunity to greet life vivaciously.
In my classes and private sessions, I aim to encourage a compassionately curious, warmhearted, and playful environment where students of all levels can explore and deepen their practice. Integrating inspiration from my many avenues of study, I blend together my knowledge and experience of anatomy, alignment, philosophy, mindfulness, Ayurveda, and yoga therapy. In 2002, I began my yoga studies with Denise Benitez of Seattle Yoga Arts and went on to train under Sarahjoy Marsh in Portland, OR, completing my 200-hr teacher training in 2012 and 300-hr Yoga Therapy training in 2015. From 2012 - 2015, I worked closely with Sarahjoy, assisting with curriculum development and teaching for teacher trainings. During this time, I frequently volunteered through the DAYA Foundation, offering yoga classes in high schools for students with learning differences and teaching a 200-hr teacher training program at a medium security men's prison. During my last year in Portland, I had the honor of deepening my awareness practice with Caverly Morgan and volunteering with Peace in Schools, an incredible nonprofit that offers for credit mindfulness classes in Portland high schools. Over the years, I have also had the opportunity to study with Saraswathi Vasudevan of Yogavahini in India, Max Strom, Mark Singleton, Chris Coniaris, Catherine Ingram, and Dr. Shankaranaryana Jois. Currently, I am pursuing a masters degree in Counseling Psychology at Bastyr University in Seattle.
As Rumi once wrote, “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” This is our practice; to come to our mats, exactly as we are, and through the medium of the body and breath, investigate, observe, and lovingly crack open our inner barriers to the wisdom of the present moment. It is within presence that we thrive and live within love. I look forward to meeting you on the mat and exploring this practice together.
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