When I walked into my first yoga class 25 years ago, I was just looking for a way to stretch and shake off the tension of my office job. I had no idea it would lead me to a career and life dedicated to health, wellness, and conscious living.
I left my office job for the Peace Corps in Honduras, where I discovered a love for teaching, facilitating groups, and cultivating community. While living abroad, I made a promise to myself to do two sun salutations every day. I kept that promise, and learned that conscious movement and breathing could be an anchor of peace in any kind of day.
Practicing and teaching hatha yoga led me to mindfulness and meditation, and eventually to the path of Kriya Yoga. In 2005, I met Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. Since then, I’ve been doing my best to live out the teachings: meditation practice, a balanced lifestyle, and awareness of my true essence.
I am here to serve anyone sincerely seeking health, wellness, and personal or spiritual growth. In these turbulent times, let’s support each other to tune in and take care. I share insights and guidance through my writings, books, interviews, and occasional teachings, offering practical ways to bring yoga and mindfulness into daily life.
Meditation teacher and ordained minister in the Kriya Yoga tradition (Center for Spiritual Awareness)
Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) & 500-Hour Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher
Yoga for Scoliosis Trainer with Elise Browning Miller
Fellow of Applied Functional Movement & Functional Manual Reaction (Gray Institute)
Author of Change Point, Exhale, and host of the Spirit Led podcast
Former Peace Corps & AmeriCorps volunteer
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