Yoga is something I've been drawn to since I was in high school working out at home with my VHS. When I was a travel nurse, I visited yoga studios across the country and noted my comfort zones, my intrigue, and my excitement for what teachings and poses I resonated most with in each place. It wasn't until this exposure that I felt a deeper connection to the movement and chose to start my teacher training. I began my teacher training at Santa Barbara Yoga, which then brought me up the hill to the White Lotus Foundation for my 200 hours, as well as further advanced training in restorative yoga and yoga practice/theory. Throughout my years practicing yoga and training with various gifted teachers, I found a true presence of peace in my life with yoga.
I have now 4 beautiful yogis-in-training who teach my husband and I both so much everyday. They are our mirrors and our hearts wrapped in their own little bodies and souls. They bring softness and adventure that makes everyday a world of wow, and this centers me in (or after!) every wild moment. I am grateful for the magical blessing I call my family.
Yoga is freedom of each individual's body, mind, and spirit, and the heart values the attention we bring to it. People think you need to be good at yoga to start, but flexibility and balance are a state of mind. Poses can look pretty but can be entirely wrong for your body without awareness of your experience with each one in the moment. Growing up as an athlete only to then feel despair with my body and health left me with a broken soul for awhile. It also was the catalyst for finding and honoring the power of stillness and movement.
This kid's yoga class focuses on 3 aspects of experiential learning. Children will learn the basics of yoga movement, the fun of quieting yo...
A gentle yoga class for those needing a little me time and a boost of relaxed energy. You are the heart of your home and you deserve some ti...
Start or end your weekend with the soft experience of stillness within your body. Restorative yoga uses relaxing poses to calm and nourish y...
Yes! All skill levels are welcome. Yoga is about the person on your mat and paying attention to your physical uniqueness from day to day. Flexibility and agility are gained through practice.
Wear anything comfortable that you want to relax in. Feel free to bring your own mat if you have one. Restorative yogis will need a bolster or a firm pillow and blanket from home as well. Limited supplies available if needed.
Yes, please eat! and hydrate throughout the day but in general it is best not to eat a large meal 2 hours prior. A snack or light meal are best when choosing to eat close to class time. Each individual is different, so follow your gut.