Just a bit about me…
I was born and raised outside of Washington, D.C., in the suburbs of Maryland, but have lived and worked all over the world. After completing my undergraduate degree in Biology, I moved to upstate New York to complete graduate work in Nutritional Biochemistry. I then moved to Switzerland. My job required extensive travel and gave me the opportunity to learn firsthand about other cultures, which opened my eyes to different ways of doing things. Returning to the U.S. I eventually made my way to Chicago, which I called home, although I continued to travel domestically and overseas, before moving to Asheville in 2018.
My training includes…
I have completed several teacher trainings with senior Iyengar teacher. My main mentor, guiding me through all three assessments leading to me to my level 2 certification was Lois Steinberg. Now living in Asheville, I continue to study with Lois when I can and take weekly classes with Gloria Goldberg via Zoom.
My teaching style is…
I was drawn to yoga after having been diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1994 and have experienced the healing power of Iyengar yoga firsthand. My journey to wellness informs my teaching by encouraging students to persevere, be courageous yet cautious, and to trust in what they are feeling. Although I am currently taking a break from teaching, you can read more about my journey to wellness and teaching HERE.
I deeply care about…
I am a lifelong learner and thrive on sharing what I have learned with others. Outside of yoga, I am passionate about horses, and enjoy spending time with my spouse, children, grandchildren, other family, friends, and my dog Lilly.
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