Many years ago
I found himself in my first yoga class sometime in 2008, and didn’t take my second until years later. It was not love at first sight. It was not romantic. It was uncomfortable, hard, and confusing. And it wasn’t until I was ready that I was able to dedicate myself to both the outer and inner yoga. Knowing this, I am super keen on meeting students where they are and supporting them on their unique path.
My classes are a reflection of me and the students I am working with. Public classes blend some of the deeper teachings of yoga while keeping a strong intentional based foundation that allows for a curious playful embodiment practice, filling in gaps with presence, compassion, and always a little humor. I am inspired by my many teachers like Amy Petty and Noah Maze where I completed my RYT 200, Jason Crandell, and Adriana Rizzolo.
I’ve done extensive inner yoga trainings with David Harshada Wagner with whom I’ve completed thousands of hours of study on applied yoga philosophy. My sadhana has lead me to India many times on pilgrimage where I was initiated into death work at the Missionaries of Charity while working with the sisters caring for the destitute and dying. I was part of the 2018 Death Doula Training with Ram Dass, Bodhi Be, Deanna Cochran, and Amy Glenn Wright.
The outward expression of Bhakti Yoga has drawn me to Parvathy Baul, a true mystic and master, who perfectly weaves together what lights me up; poets, saints, singers, and dancers. Here my background as a musician has turned my practice to namasankirtan; singing the names of the divine. I use the voice, the body, and instruments as a way to call out for the Beloved.
I currently lead trainings, retreats, and workshops around the US and online with a focus on Bhakti Yoga , Death/Grief work, and yoga asana. It is my deep honor to carry on and pass down what my teachers have so graciously passed down to me. My hope is to connect you to your inner love and spotlight your superpowers so you can be a servant of love.