The first time I ever tried yoga was in middle school, following along with one of my mom’s yoga VHS tapes (remember those?!) in the basement of my childhood home. What I remember most distinctly after that first class was the feeling of peace and ease. It was the first time I felt relief from my chronic anxiety. I learned from those tapes in my parents’ basement that yoga can be a powerful tool for promoting mental wellness.

Throughout the years my practice has varied in frequency and intensity. I’ve gone through periods where I practiced daily, and periods where I stopped practicing for months, but I always came back to it! Yoga has been there for me during some of the hardest parts of my life: through a mental health crisis, through coming out to my family, and through the challenging (and ongoing!) process of learning how to love myself. 

I became a teacher to share what I have learned about yoga as a practice of self-care, self-love, and healing, as well as a tool of social justice. I am passionate about doing outreach work in our community to reach people who do not have access to traditional yoga spaces. As a trauma-informed teacher, I strive to create yogic spaces that feel safe and welcoming for all who show up. My hope is that when you attend my classes, that you feel seen, cared for, and nurtured.

I’m so grateful that I’ve been a part of the IFY community for almost a decade. Practicing yoga in community has been a transformative experience for me and I am honored to be able to practice in community with all of you.

Trainings & Certifications

• Certified RajaHatha Yoga Teacher, 2018 (200 hours)

• Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Hala Khouri, 2015 (18 hours)

• Certified Yin Yoga Teacher, Theresa Murphy, 2014 (21 hours)

• Certified Aerial Yoga Teacher, Unnata Aerial Yoga, 2014 (65 hours)

• Certified Yoga Teacher, Inner Fire Yoga, 2013 (200 hours)