I have spent time on my mat on and off since 2011 but committed to my practice in 2015. In 2017, I quit my corporate job without any plans other than to become certified to teach. It was one of the best decisions of my life. 

This experiential practice has shown me the importance of being present and has provided me a place of reprieve from the constant movement of daily life and stress. The first few times I participated in a class, I was jittery, my mind buzzing, and letting go of that on the mat seemed impossible. That was the case both in and out of class. 

But now, when I enter the studio or lie on my mat and exhale, the weight of the day lifts and I just feel the support of the floor. Bringing that headspace to my daily life has been challenging, but knowing that I have that at least gives me an option to try.

Although I entered yoga as a physical practice, like many others who stay with it, I have felt the practice transform. Now I see yoga as a practice that cultivates the relationship between breath, body, and mind. Yoga is nonjudgmental acceptance while bravely seeking one’s personal edge. To me, yoga is simultaneously freeing and grounding.

In my classes, I aim to create space for students to explore what yoga means to them through mindfully cued vinyasa and yin sequences with many options. With training in trauma-informed yoga practices, my hope is that students feel safe and empowered to practice in a way that serves their unique bodies, remembering always that asana is only one of the eight limbs of yoga. There is such magic and healing that happens when a community comes together to be present and breathe with one another and it is an honor to share that space with everyone here at Inner Fire Yoga. 

I currently teach Power Flow, but you may see me stepping in for Slow Flow or Yin as well.