I discovered yoga after a series of physical injuries, which led to a complete lifestyle change. After many years of Yoga & meditation practice I have learned how to help heal myself from the inside out. I always listen to and honor my body allowing it to show me what I need in each particular moment. I believe that by bringing awareness to the breath we can connect to our true selves; in the present moment, opening ourselves up to the unlimited possibilities that the universe holds. Yoga has taught me to trust myself and to love unconditionally. I strongly encourage my students to do the same.

I always like to ground and center my class before we begin our Yoga practice. It is during this time that we connect to ourselves, our breath, the universe and eachother. This centering is usually a message that I continue to draw on for the entire class, and then can be applied throughout the rest of the day. In all of my classes I like to interweave breath work, alignment, spirituality/philosophy in a light hearted way to encourage students to stay present and mindful during their practice both on and off the mat. I use focused awareness of the breath to help students become more in touch with what is really going on in their bodies in the present moment. Hands on assists and pranassage are an important part of my teaching method.

As a teacher I teach from my heart, I believe that teaching and sharing honestly with authenticity is what connects us to our students and each other. Connecting with my students and other teachers has shown me how important community is. The deeper the connection, the stronger the community, I look forward to developing a strong Yoga community through Blackbird Yoga in Georgetown and the surrounding towns!

I have been blessed with Amazing yoga teachers along my Journey. The teachers who have the greatest influence in my life both on and of the mat include; Don & Amba Stapleton, Ann Hunt, Indira Kalmbach and Robert Ortner.

I also have been deeply influenced in my meditation practice at the Redding Meditation Society and at Do Ngak Kunphen Ling-The Tibetan Buddhist Center for Universal Peace in Redding, CT.