As yoga and Pilates teacher, wellness coach, freelance writer, and mother of two, my yoga mat is where I find solace and serenity, balance and alignment. My children say that my meditation practice has made me a better person. I'm not perfect, but I appreciate and radically accept my imperfections.
In my slow flowing classes, I empower beginners and intermediate students to safely find the right positions that feel good in their bodies. In my opinion, any part of the pose is the pose. It's more important to feel connected, become relaxed, remain present, and - perhaps even just for one moment - still the turbulences of the mind.
Having had two hip replacements, I teach with compassion and genuine understanding for the need to modify. I have been teaching group fitness since 1993, but have gracefully transitioned from an addicted, high-impact gym rat to spending more time on my yoga mat and in the natural world. I have been hiking since I was young. No matter my mood, I always feel better when I'm among trees. To tap into the healing power of nature, I started offering YOGAhikes in 2015 and after adding ZENwalks in 2020, rebranded to Blissed by Nature.
In addition to my RYT500 certification through Sampoorna Yoga School in Goa, India, I hold a RYT200 certification through Charm City Yoga in Baltimore (YogaWorks). In 2020, I became a Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide and got certified through NOLS in Wilderness First Aid. I have attended an additional 500 hours of training related to health, kinesiology, and anatomy. I am grateful for my first teachers Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini. Kim Manfredi led me to and through my hip surgery. Jason Crandell continues to inspire me to teach with themes and logic. Shiva Rea got me to embrace my femininity and chanting. Ana Forest taught me early on to listen to my body and make adjustments accordingly. Sudhir Rishi taught me how to breathe and meditate; he reminds me constantly that joy is my birthright and a smile its expression. Desiree Rumbaugh is the embodiment of a resilient spirit. Leslie Kaminoff taught me so much about anatomy. Micah Mortali is helped me fall in love with the natural world. But most of all, my students are the source of constant inspiration.
My certificates include credentials from the American Counsil on Exercise, Les Mills, Johnny G, The Pilates Coach and The Dailey Method. My M.A. is in North American Studies from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany and my B.A. is in American History from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. I have worked in broadcast news in Canada and in the US. My writing has been published in various local and regional magazines, and newspapers. I have written for and copyedited Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan's anthology "Outside Within."
As a fresh empty-nester, I live in the woods of rural Baltimore County with my loving husband, a cute rescue dog, and two lazy indoor cats. Both our children are currently studying abroad.
Yoga, Pilates, and spending time in nature can be part of everybody's self-care. It would make the world a happier place.
My aim as a teacher is to uplift and inspire others. I guide my students to find their highest potential as they unite body, mind, and breath in the present moment. Rhythmic breathing, one-pointed focus, and a sense of surrender let us access the infinite source of radiance, joy and vitality already present within.
In my slow flowing classes, I empower beginners and intermediate students to safely find the right positions that feel good in their bodies. In my opinion, any part of the pose is the pose. It's more important to feel connected, become relaxed, remain present, and - perhaps even just for one moment - still the turbulences of the mind.
Having had two hip replacements, I teach with compassion and genuine understanding for the need to modify. I have been teaching group fitness since 1993, but have gracefully transitioned from an addicted, high-impact gym rat to spending more time on my yoga mat and in the natural world. I have been hiking since I was young. No matter my mood, I always feel better when I'm among trees. To tap into the healing power of nature, I started offering YOGAhikes in 2015 and after adding ZENwalks in 2020, rebranded to Blissed by Nature.
In addition to my RYT500 certification through Sampoorna Yoga School in Goa, India, I hold a RYT200 certification through Charm City Yoga in Baltimore (YogaWorks). In 2020, I became a Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide and got certified through NOLS in Wilderness First Aid. I have attended an additional 500 hours of training related to health, kinesiology, and anatomy. I am grateful for my first teachers Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini. Kim Manfredi led me to and through my hip surgery. Jason Crandell continues to inspire me to teach with themes and logic. Shiva Rea got me to embrace my femininity and chanting. Ana Forest taught me early on to listen to my body and make adjustments accordingly. Sudhir Rishi taught me how to breathe and meditate; he reminds me constantly that joy is my birthright and a smile its expression. Desiree Rumbaugh is the embodiment of a resilient spirit. Leslie Kaminoff taught me so much about anatomy. Micah Mortali is helped me fall in love with the natural world. But most of all, my students are the source of constant inspiration.
My certificates include credentials from the American Counsil on Exercise, Les Mills, Johnny G, The Pilates Coach and The Dailey Method. My M.A. is in North American Studies from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany and my B.A. is in American History from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. I have worked in broadcast news in Canada and in the US. My writing has been published in various local and regional magazines, and newspapers. I have written for and copyedited Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan's anthology "Outside Within."
As a fresh empty-nester, I live in the woods of rural Baltimore County with my loving husband, a cute rescue dog, and two lazy indoor cats. Both our children are currently studying abroad.
Yoga, Pilates, and spending time in nature can be part of everybody's self-care. It would make the world a happier place.
My aim as a teacher is to uplift and inspire others. I guide my students to find their highest potential as they unite body, mind, and breath in the present moment. Rhythmic breathing, one-pointed focus, and a sense of surrender let us access the infinite source of radiance, joy and vitality already present within.
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