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. I have been teaching mobility alongside yoga since March 2020.
Sessions are always trauma informed, and usually a little playful, which makes my classes accessible to the novice and experienced yogi alike.
