I was stepping away from a path that didn’t feel good to me and took some time to figure out what I truly desired in life – which I’m still doing and I think can be an ongoing process. Yoga truly found me and came into my life when I was going through a massive transition. I didn’t take another yoga class for 3 years after that first one. It was at our local LA Fitness and I remember questioning how down-dog could possibly be a resting posture?! I got my butt kicked, but I remember feeling so good in Savasana and for hours after class. My best friend introduced me to yoga while we were in highschool. My job is to help my students better connect with themselves. We really pay attention to all that shows up in the moment, all the physical feelings and the internal sensations, the emotions, the kinds of thoughts we find ourselves having, we bring attention to everything, intentionally. All movement is inspired by breath and we take our time with everything. We also have a sweet little cat who we shower our attention with and we are new to welcoming plant-babies into our home!įocus heavily on breath. I love visiting with family and spending time in nature. We also love to explore the culinary scene in Hudson and the Twin Cities. You’ll find me relaxing at home with my man, usually enjoying video games or cooking together. It was mentally the toughest thing I’ve ever done but I learned a lot about myself and the power of the mind and breath connection. Noble silence means you can’t speak to, look at, or communicate in any way, with any of the other students, the whole time. I’ve attended a 10-day ‘noble silent’ meditation course called “Vipassana”. I’ve spent a lot of time in my young adult life working with, and learning from, the breath. In 2011 I received my yoga certification through LifePower Yoga and now I can combine my love of yoga with my love of strength and connect both with movement of breath and movement of body. My yoga journey has not been a direct path to any one thing, but a guide to learning many things about myself. I took my first yoga class in 2003 and have never looked back. My journey took me from cardio classes to strength classes where I found a true passion for what my body could do and that led to wanting to inspire others to challenge their bodies through strength. I became inspired to teach by the instructors I had over the years that helped develop my love of group fitness classes. I began my teaching journey in 1998 as a group fitness instructor when my youngest child was one. My goal is for you to leave feeling better than when you came in, both mentally and physically. I want to inspire with challenging you when needed but educating to prevent injury. When you step onto you mat there should be no judgment, egos are left at thedoor, and your yoga journey is just that – your own. My classes are created with the intention of everyone feeling welcome. My weekends are usually spent at our cabin in Shell Lake, WI. You will find me lifting weights, reading or doing puzzles. My family (including pets), working out and sunshine I can’t wait to guide your practice and take alongside you at LHYF!īorn in Washington D.C. In early 2019 I left my full time corporate wellness coaching career to teach full time, because guess what? It never feels like work when I’m teaching (Dad was right!) I also teach barre, yoga sculpt, yin yoga, Thai yoga massage, SUP Yoga and yoga for athletes. I went on to receive my 200 hour yoga teaching certificate in 2014 and have since taught over 1500 hours in various countries, earning the credentials E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher). I loved sports and fitness so I went to college for Kinesiology (the study of the body in movement). With thousands of hours of wellness coaching experience you can expect to see sprinkles of motivation and ways to discover what inspires your best life through the practice of yoga.īIO: My dad told me growing up to go to college for something that I loved and I would never work a day in my life. My sculpt and flow classes are hip, fun and very challenging in order for you to find your edge, grow and learn your natural responses to stress on the body & mind. My foundation class allows for you to engage deeply from the ground up and slow down to feel every sensation in order to ensure fully intentional movements. MY CLASSES: I love teaching all different formats. From a simple coffee + conversation to Global travel + majestic hikes, I love being around wonderful souls and community. WHEN I’M NOT TEACHING: You’ll find me taking yoga and doing almost anything with amazing people (or dogs). I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Yoga, Family, Beaches, Sunsets, BulldogsįUN FACT: I love the minimalist lifestyle and want to live in a tiny house, motorhome or hotel room in 5 years to travel the world. FAVORITE SONG/ARTIST: Many popular songs stripped down to acoustic version.
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