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StorY

The journey to any destination begins with a desire for change.

Your body will tell you it’s time to try something new: it will present to you a health crisis. And in my case, my nervous system was signaling words like “asthma”, “chronic fatigue,” “PCOS”, “hypothyroidism.” I was tired of being tired and needed to make some changes. So, as one does, I began to experiment with my diet, movement and environment.

I got on the holistic train; went gluten- and dairy-free; did veganism; went carnivore and paleo; tried acupuncture; flower essences; sound baths & Reiki; powerlifting; cold-immersion; flotation, jungle life, India. Yoga threads through all of these periods, initially as an athletic practice, eventually evolving into mindfulness and a way of life.

That’s because yoga is the “union” of all modalities, all aspects of experience through mindfulness. I’m most yogic of all when I wash the dishes.

So did yoga cure me?

Well, as they say, there is only one cure for life. And also, yes. 🍍🍍

Today, I promote, educate and guide yoga practices as a system of movement, philosophy and a way of life.

Values

I believe that vitality is the natural human condition. With a Pay-What-You-Wish model, I work with partners to provide access to yoga and nutrition guidance.

Paying it Forward

Proceeds from workshops fund Continuing Yoga Teacher Education, promoting excellence in yoga instruction and life-long learning.

Students love workshop —> Donate to teachers’ toolkit —> Teacher brings back tools to better support students.

Parting Words

Strike a pose. You are the party. With joy, it’s all kitsch and in vogue. (watch)