I was

struggling.

I was seeing the absolute, incredibly worst of human disease.
Then one day, I had the urge to jump in front of the train that took me to work. And, wow. The thought alone just rips me apart. How did I get here? My husband gave me an ultimatum (in the most loving of ways, might I add)- continue your journey toward joy and return to a yoga practice or it's intervention time.

coming back to

myself

You see, just years before life got messy, I practiced yoga like it was my J - O - B. And then somewhere in between ... POOF. Yoga no more. I was 'busy' with work, my schedule changed week to week in the operating room, and now I had an excuse - my family needs me. So where did that leave me? ... Well, don't make me revisit that one...

I made it a point to roll out my mat every damn day. Damn, even if it meant my yoga was CRYING ON THE FLOOR. I took the time to feel that feely feel.

stepping out of my

comfort zone

What next? I found COMMUNITY. I turned to yoga videos online, to private Facebook groups full of women going through similar experiences. And then I developed enough confidence (WHOA!) to step back in to a yoga studio.

I got the itch to bring yoga to women with anxiety. I participated in a 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) to learn more about the practice. WHOA x2.

freeze frame to the

present moment

I am so fortunate to work with, inspire, and coach women struggling with anxiety who are interested in embracing a yoga practice. I'm dedicated to showing women they are in the driver's seat of their own lives. I am living proof that a yoga practice can be such a juicy method to come back to your body, mind, and breath. 

feeling free + phenomenal

living my yoga

If you're still with me (high five!), I want to let you in on a little secret. I couldn't have done this without a little help from my friends. Yoga teachers, fellow yogis, skeptics, family, you name it.

It took a VILLAGE to get me back on my hands and knees, to crawl, take baby steps, and to walk. And before you knew it I was back on both feet, ready to dive in to my yoga practice.

I know the time for you is now. Thankfully, I'm here for you every step of the way. If you're ready to get it all back, I urge you to join me - no better time than the present.

the 5 things every woman

should know about yoga

1. Yoga is a no judgement zone. It is a practice of compassion and acceptance. Feel angry? Scream. Want to cry? Grab a box of tissues and open the flood gates.

2. There are no pre-requisites to yoga. If you have a body, you can practice yoga.

3. You are not competing with anyone when you practice yoga. Don't let social media box you in to the comparison trap. You do you.

4. If you return to the mat over time and with dedication, you will reap the mental benefits.

5. Self-love, practicing yoga, and taking this time for yourself IS NOT SELFISH.