Over 15 years ago, I took my first yoga class and yoga saved my life. At the time I was a stay at home mom of 2 children under two and was very excited to get some much needed alone time. The class was challenging, new, interesting and wonderful. After the class, I knew I had to take another one. Over the next few years I would practice as often as I could, trying different studios, teachers and growing my practice. After returning to the workforce with school age children I still found time for yoga and desired to learn more but never really went deeper due to life. Then the world stopped.

In 2020, after a 7 weeks of quarantine, full time telework and distance learning I decided a yoga teacher training was the way I would survive. I found a program that was a welcoming safe space and decided to enroll in a yoga teacher training course. Once again yoga saved my life.  I am so grateful for the opportunity to practice with others during such an uncertain time. Honored to have met some extraordinary yogis who have assisted in my growth. Overjoyed to become a yoga alliance registered 200 yoga teacher in October 2020.         

After my training, I created a virtual yoga studio where, I was able to practice teaching, expose those who were home to the self-care practice of yoga. During this time, I encountered a lot of family and friends who had mobility concerns and injuries but a desire to begin a healthy lifestyle. It was also during this time, my love of restorative yoga was renewed. It is my passion and purpose to share these principles of yoga with others through teaching.

After starting my virtual studio in 2020. In January 2021, I launched “Yogi Hope in the Park” this is a donation based community yoga class held every Sunday in a local park. The class is offered early morning in the park to get close to the sun and nature. In May 2022, I started teaching yoga at LA Fitness. Having the opportunity to help members develop a regular practice has been fulfilling and challenging. The challenges of teaching so many different students in one class with different levels of mobility only fueled my desire to learn yoga therapy, nutrition and herbalist and mindfulness mediation. The influx of elderly students and those completely new to yoga made me want to provide the most comfortable and enjoying practice for my students. I love to share my passion for yoga with others offering yoga classes and yoga therapy sessions to make sure others are able to access yoga in a safe and welcoming space.