To me, Yoga is the practice of unbecoming. It’s the slow shedding of layers that don’t fit, the stories that aren’t true. It’s a balance of effort and ease - not just on the mat, but throughout life. It’s connection to the self and everything, and it's comfort with discomfort. It isn’t something we do, it’s something we live.
When I finally came to yoga in a way that actually stuck, I had persistent anxiety, a tendency towards depression, mild OCD symptoms, and chronic illnesses. As my relationship with yoga deepened I found I was able to connect with my body in ways I didn't know were possible. I discovered techniques that relaxed my anxiety, my depression and OCD eased, and I found I could access emotions that I had purposely cut myself off from. I came to separate myself from the discomfort of my chronic pain, and become a better advocate in my healthcare journey.
In 2019 I became a certified teacher, and began to teach right away. Since then, I’ve taught over a thousand hours of classes, and am a lead trainer at a 200 hour Hatha yoga teacher training program at Pranashanti Yoga Centre. Since then I’ve attended many continuing education courses to deepen my understanding, and sharpen my skills so that I can better serve the community.
Although I find anatomy to be fascinating, I resist the temptation to go down the anatomy rabbit hole in classes. I do however share basic knowledge of how the body systems work together so practitioners can deepen the connection to their own body, and how it moves.
Sessions are always trauma informed, and usually a little playful, which makes my classes accessible to the novice and experienced yogi alike.
Wherever you are, there is yoga.
Yoga will meet you there, in your perfect imperfections.
