Ten years ago, I was introduced to yoga by an off-the-cuff recommendation by one of my physiology students. She suggested I try an Inner Fire hot yoga class at the most opportune time possible. Neck-deep in graduate studies, I was struggling to decide what I wanted out of life both personally and professionally (weighty thoughts at 25.) I was desperately in need of a rudder to navigate my life.

Yoga provided this and so much more. I adored the heat, postures, and most importantly the community at Inner Fire Yoga since my very first class. By committing to a regular practice, I quickly noticed the positive changes in my life which I can only honestly attribute to yoga. First, my head cleared. I was able to decide what mattered most to me in multiple spheres of my life and how I would like to chart my course. I believe mind, body, and spirit are intrinsically interconnected and as my body both relaxed and strengthened, so did my mind and soul.

As the dust settled, an almost daily practice allowed me to become more introspective, deliberate, and compassionate in my moment-to-moment being. Now, I cannot imagine my life without yoga whether that practice is in the beloved Inner Fire Yoga studio or in our living room.

The simple and profound joys yoga has helped me allow into my life inspire me to teach. I hope I can pay these gifts forward to the yogis in my classes (Inner Fire Flow and Power Flow.)

I firmly believe every yogi is their own best teacher and it is my humble privilege to hold the relative title of teacher. However, I proudly admit I learn far more from my 'students' than they do from me. I hope through a reassuring, positive, and mirthful presence, yogis who practice with me are able to find their own bliss both on and off their mats.

TRAINING | CERTIFICATIONS

• Inner Fire Yoga: Foundations Module + Power Flow Module, 200 hours, Joan Bliefernicht, Fall 2015 / Winter 2016

• Inner Fire Yoga: Sculpt Yoga Module, 20 hours, Julie Logue, May 2016

• Ana Forrest: Moksha Yoga Workshop, 25 hours, May 2019

• Kathryn Bruni-Young: Mindful Strength Essentials, 14 hours, June 2020