My Journey into Yoga
began as a path to healing.After years of navigating health challenges, I discovered the profound transformative power of this ancient practice. As an RYT® 500 Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda enthusiast, and former nurse and doula, I’ve dedicated my life to helping others find their own path to wellness and their journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Through compassionate and effective yoga instruction, I aim to support your body, mind, and spirit on your unique
yoga journey.
Integral Yoga
Integral Yoga provided the perfect foundation for my yoga teacher journey. Its holistic approach, encompassing physical postures, breathwork, meditation, and spiritual philosophy, resonated deeply with me. The emphasis on self-inquiry and personal transformation aligned perfectly with my own aspirations. By delving into the intricacies of yoga philosophy and the practical application of yogic techniques, I gained a comprehensive understanding of the practice. This knowledge empowers me to guide others on their own paths of self-discovery and personal growth. www.integralyogasf.org
Besides the asanas, Yoga has so much more to offer. After many years of Vinyasa yoga, I discovered the science of yoga, The Sutras of Patanjali, and its amazing tools for life. Delving deeper, I also embraced the wisdom of Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, which complements yoga beautifully. This holistic approach allows me to offer a more comprehensive yoga experience, addressing not only physical well-being but also mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Setting aside some time for yoga, meditation, and breathing practices can significantly enhance your overall well-being.
Yoga's Health Benefits Supported by Science:
Yoga's Health Benefits Supported by Science:
- Overall Fitness
- Heart Health
- Relaxation / Better Sleep
- Increased Energy
- Stress Reduction
- As a parent, these practices can help manage stress, improve patience, and strengthen the bond with your child.
Prenatal Yoga
This is a uniquely designed yoga practice that is not just an ideal form of exercise for pregnant people, but also a great way to calm the mind and connect with your baby. Focusing on breathing, pelvic floor and core strengthening, Prenatal yoga can prevent or relieve common discomfort and prepare for delivery. Online: Tuesdays 5pm Integral Yoga Institute SF
Postpartum Yoga
Emphasis is often placed on the process of labor and delivery, while little attention is given to the postpartum period — a crucial and powerful time for a woman’s recovery, well-being, and vitality. Integral Postpartum Yoga uses tools from Therapeutic Yoga and include practical exercises and techniques to recovering core strength, rehabilitating and toning pelvic floor and abdomen, which are most affected by pregnancy and childbirth.Yoga for Kids
The mind-body practice of yoga has major advantages to improve physical, mental, and emotional health in children. Yoga builds self-esteem, develops focus and concentration, helps with stress management and improves overall health. In a kids yoga class I teach asanas (physical poses), mindfulness, and breathing practices which has a great impact on physical performance and mental stability. Yoga is safe, self-competitive and fun!Read more about in
this article of Parents
Trainings and Certifications
- I am Yoga Alliance registered, RYT® 500.
- 200 hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training through Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco with Swami Ramananda,
Swami Divyananda, and Mukunda Morozumi. - Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training and certification by Beth Donnelly Cabán and Lara Kohn Thompson
through IYI New York. - Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training and certification by Beth Donnelly Cabán and Lara Kohn Thompson
through IYI New York. - Yoga for Arthritis at Integral Yoga Institute with Dr. Steffany Moonaz.
- Raja Yoga Teacher Training at Integral Yoga Institute with Swami Ramananda and Swami Divyananda. This is my favorite teaching and I integrate this in every yoga class.
- Ayurveda Yoga Specialist training with Kathryn Templeton
through Yoga International - Yoga for Kids It’s Yoga Kids® Certification (IYKC-W1) August 2023
- Buteyko Breathing Seminar
- Restorative Yoga Training at Yoga Flow Studio