I came to yoga after my Active Release Therapist recommended it to me to help heal a repetitive strain injury I had developed after years of working long hours. I took my first Modo class in January 2008 and I remember feeling such a release. I felt relaxed, peaceful and happy. I was hooked and I started practising regularly. In the beginning, I had pain in my arms and wrists and suffered from regular headaches. Eventually all those symptoms disappeared.
I completed Modo training in July 2009, followed by Yin training in August 2011 and Restorative training in May 2012. I have attended many “Hands-On Adjustment” workshops and continue to learn from teachers, students and especially life. People who knew me before my yoga journey will tell you I’m a completely different person now; lighter, softer, happier. These are the deeper gifts I’ve received through my practice.
More recently, I fell in love with Pilates and completed my mat training in February 2023. Pilates is just plain fun but also the perfect complementary practice! Don’t be surprised if you find your yoga practice getting stronger.
Accessibility resonates strongly with me. When you come to my class, I want you to feel welcomed, included, and to feel like you can access the practice regardless of your physical, mental or spiritual starting point. I love using blocks, straps, towels, blankets, bolsters; whatever props are at our disposal. I’m a big fan of the “how” of yoga so I’m a technical teacher but I like to have fun! To that end, you won’t find me wearing a serious face and I’ve been known to crack the odd joke.
I practise because of my passion for healthy living from the inside out. I teach to help others transform into the best versions of themselves. Come out to class. I’ll meet you where you begin.