MY JOURNEY TO ENCHANTED YOGI

My yoga journey began in 2003 in Richmond Beach, WA, with a single class that felt like an immediate homecoming. I knew instantly I had found a spiritual tool I'd been searching for my entire life. After years of dedicated self-practice, I felt a powerful calling to share that profound sense of "home" with others.

In 2011, I deepened my commitment, completing my 200-hour training at the Brentwood Yoga Center to become a Registered Yoga Teacher. This led me to teach at beloved studios like Brentwood Yoga Center, Castro Valley Yoga, and Downtown Yoga in Pleasanton, sharing the practice I cherished.

My teaching style truly evolved after a transformative three-day "Yoga Trance Dance" teacher training with Shiva Rea in 2013. The dynamic, fluid sequences I learned there continue to inspire the flow I teach today, whether on the mat or the paddleboard. 

My passion for combining yoga with the outdoors blossomed in 2018 when I completed a four-day SUP Yoga teacher training in Lake Tahoe with Amelia Travis from Stoked Yogi. Practicing yoga on a paddleboard felt like the perfect fusion of my two great loves.

When I teach, I strive to dismantle common yoga stereotypes. You don't need to be "super spiritual" or even inherently flexible to begin your practice. For me, yoga is a sacred opportunity to explore our personal strengths and boundaries. Recognizing that every body arrives with unique needs and capabilities, I always offer variations for all levels, ensuring everyone can find their own comfortable and challenging path.