A Jewel In the Lotus Yoga

A Jewel in the Lotus Yoga is rooted within a combination of my studies, experiences, and understanding from many years of both study and practice of the Ashtanga Yoga System, as well as the beautiful Jivamukti Yoga System. I studied Vinyasa Yoga with some of the best. The Hatha system of Intergral Yoga came a little later in my practice, but upon delving into that as well, I found that I love the Guru and the Yoga. So much so, I took a certification with them in my late thirties. Bhakti Yoga (Devotional Yoga) is a main part of my practice: I follow Krishna Das and a few Kirtan Wallahs to get my fill. You will find me singing or saying Mantra any chance I can. Mantra is always incorporated into a class or practice. I have always enjoyed studying and reading and have read many Yogic texts. I incorporate Jnana Yoga (Intellectual Yoga) into my classes and trainings to encourage and challenge our students physically, mentally, and spiritually.

I had the honor of mentoring under my dear friend, Diana Ross, for Restorative Yoga and Breast Cancer Yoga.

My students find the element of focus and concentration within their practice helps them to balance their hectic lives, and to create peace, tranquility, flexibility, health, and personal well-being. I believe Yoga to be a holistic practice, not just an activity where one comes, performs an exercise, and leaves with only a sense of physical accomplishment.

I teach with lightheartedness, joy, and compassion, making all practitioners feel welcome, no matter their level of ability.

My practitioners are guided to experience and live their personal understanding of Yoga - which is known as UNION, the connection to everything and anything around them. This practice teaches us to live yoga daily, to incorporate it into our everyday lives.