How can we respond to ourselves and to the world with love?  This question has guided my practice of yoga and meditation both on and off the yoga mat for more than 20 years.

I have benefitted from practicing a variety of yoga styles in different moments of my life.  For many years my practice has been grounded in Iyengar Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, and meditation.  I am thankful for the wisdom and adaptability of these particular practices now as I navigate the ever-changing terrain of perimenopause. 

I completed both my foundational and advanced trainings with Boston Yoga School. My knowledge of and love for Restorative Yoga is guided by the teachings of Judith Hanson Lasater (I am an advanced Relax and Renew® instructor), Roger Cole, Tracee Stanley, and Dr. Gail Parker. I completed a second 200-hour training specific to Yin Yoga with Josh and Terry Summers.  I have studied and practiced both prenatal yoga (I am an RPYT) and yoga for the stages of menopause.

What You Can Expect From My Classes

I strive to facilitate yoga practices that are welcoming and create a safe space for everyone.  I am interested in the intention of each pose and exploring how each practitioner can work with this intention in their own unique body. 

I walk around the room so that I can see and work with everyone, and I try to talk as I move so that there are no surprises about where I am.  I approach each shape with curiosity and ask questions.  I prefer to offer props and ask questions instead of doing hands-on assists.  I do not play music. 

In Yin Yoga, I use props to create a mild, sustainable experience.  In Restorative Yoga, I am focused on centering rest – letting go of stretching and doing – and reconnecting with being.

In active forms of yoga (Mixed Levels, Fundamentals of Alignment, Prenatal Yoga, etc.) I am particularly interested in balancing mobility and stability.

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