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Yoga Journey

I remember doing at least one yoga class in college and several in the 10 years following graduation.  In 2000, I got serious doing Yoga in my living room with Rodney Yee videos.  His cuing was so clear that after watching just a few times all I needed to do was listen.  In my own classes and videos, I emulate his precision with cues to each part of the body whether moving or holding a pose.

In my mid 30’s, along with Yoga, I also ran and participated in triathlons.  But after the birth of my first child, I could not return to running or biking because of widespread pain.  I returned to my Yoga mat and it became my primary form of exercise.  Slowly the aches and pains dissipated. One day (2007) while ending a Sun Salutation with my hands on my heart, I had the idea of Yoga blended with Physical Therapy to help others heal from pain.

In 2010, I was certified as a Hatha Yoga teacher.  Since then, I have studied with Judith Hanson Lasater on many occasions and resonate with her teachings because she is also a Physical Therapist.  I have gravitated to and studied the Iyengar style of Yoga because of the focus on alignment, use of props, and modification of poses for all bodies and conditions.  

At this time, I do not practice a specific style of yoga. Instead, my practice and teachings are informed by research in order to provide the most effective programs for people experiencing chronic pain and conditions. I integrate all that I have learned to guide a healing practice that focuses on body, mind and spirit.  I see my journey into Yoga and Meditation as just in its infancy, and I spend much of my free time reading and studying.