Yoga can be a beautiful practice that lasts a lifetime. My favorite aspect of Yoga is it meets you exactly where you are. It will offer you an opportunity to slow down, breathe more and pay attention. 

My teacher Maty Ezraty (1963-2019) used to say, “The Yoga poses never change, you do. Thus, your relationship with the poses and the practice changes.” 

I began practicing yoga in 1999. From 2001-2002 I completed three 200 hour YogaWorks Teacher Trainings under Maty Ezraty and Lisa Walford. I continued to study and practice intimately under Maty Ezraty. Other main teachers I have studied with are Vinnie Marino, Annie Carpenter and Chuck Miller. I began to lead 200 and 300 hour Teacher Trainings in 2010, host workshops and international retreats and expand my public classes and private clients. 

My classes are best described as strength enhancing Vinyasa Flows, delivered with detailed instructions of alignment that are built around intelligent sequencing and incorporate deep breath work with subtle body awareness.  My teaching style is inspired by my in depth knowledge of bodies. I provide a deep level of specificity in my verbal cues.  My intention is to take out confusion or doubt and avoid the pitfalls of injury. My passion is to enhance each students awareness of their body’s individual mechanics and uniquenesses in the poses. This knowledge empowers students to make healthy choices and customize the practice on any given day to meet their needs. 

I encourage you to show up and try. I pride myself on creating a safe space that accommodates your needs.  I often ask, "How are you? What’s the energy and vibe like today?" I invite everyone to pay close attention. My class is often presented as a, "Yoga Buffett” full of opportunities and choices.  I adore being your enthusiastic cheerleader and will guide you to learn the more complex harder poses! Likewise, I empathize with the need to nurture your self and will encourage you to choose the gentler more restorative poses at times.  My hope is to create a safe supportive atmosphere that integrates curiosity, presence, exploration, effort, laughter, playfulness and perhaps moments of a quiet mind and peace from with in. If we can find this on our mats we can bring it with us wherever we go! 

I currently reside in Encinitas, CA.  I am a mom to a 10 year boy and 18 year old poodle. I love the beach, lunch, gardening, reading and laying in my hammock breathing and doing absolutely nothing at times.