I began practicing yoga in 2003 and completed teacher training and began teaching in 2008. I am very passionate about the practice and helping others understand the numerous benefits to be gained by incorporating it in their lives. I have taught classes and workshops at various Portland gyms, yoga studios and for private clients. I am the prior owner and director of Exhale Yoga Studio in the Alberta Arts District in Portland, OR. The class styles I currently lead are Hatha, Restorative, Deep Stretch, Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga (seasonal), as well as a fun group fitness class called POP Pilates®.
I enjoy leading students of all levels, but especially love introducing students to yoga who are older, new to the practice, and generally anyone who every thought "I can't do yoga because _____." Helping you begin and maintain a consistent practice is my #1 goal.
What to expect in one of my classes: My approach is light, gentle, humorous and straightforward. I always offer modifications and encourage questions and an open dialogue during class. I am a humble guide for your own personal journey in your practice! I encourage questions, open dialogue, smiles and maybe some laughs now and then. Modifications and suggestions are offered, and I advise students to be curious and explore in order to adapt the practice to their personal body and needs. You are your own best teacher and I help you to "tune in" and listen.
I like to remind my students that yoga is not a competition and that we each have our own self-reflective, unique practice. It is important to honor our bodies and the parameters we each have to work within. We all have them! While we each have the same physical parts, our experience with our own parts is unique, and as such, our individual experience with yoga is unique. An important lesson in our practice on, and off the mat is learning to accept what is, without a pre-determined agenda and without forcing change, but rather, allowing things to unfold and evolve with gentle persistence, consistency, patience, and time.
My personal practice is constantly deepening and growing and I enjoy taking classes and workshops and learning from other teachers. The teacher should always be a student! I'm on my own path as well, and can only share and teach what I know and have learned. My teaching reflects the evolution of my own practice and learning.
In my spare time (in addition to yoga) I enjoy working out, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, hiking, camping, travel, reading, live music, vegan eating and cooking, and spending lots of time with my husband, our Mexican rescue dog, Diego, and friends in and around Portland.
I enjoy leading students of all levels, but especially love introducing students to yoga who are older, new to the practice, and generally anyone who every thought "I can't do yoga because _____." Helping you begin and maintain a consistent practice is my #1 goal.
What to expect in one of my classes: My approach is light, gentle, humorous and straightforward. I always offer modifications and encourage questions and an open dialogue during class. I am a humble guide for your own personal journey in your practice! I encourage questions, open dialogue, smiles and maybe some laughs now and then. Modifications and suggestions are offered, and I advise students to be curious and explore in order to adapt the practice to their personal body and needs. You are your own best teacher and I help you to "tune in" and listen.
I like to remind my students that yoga is not a competition and that we each have our own self-reflective, unique practice. It is important to honor our bodies and the parameters we each have to work within. We all have them! While we each have the same physical parts, our experience with our own parts is unique, and as such, our individual experience with yoga is unique. An important lesson in our practice on, and off the mat is learning to accept what is, without a pre-determined agenda and without forcing change, but rather, allowing things to unfold and evolve with gentle persistence, consistency, patience, and time.
My personal practice is constantly deepening and growing and I enjoy taking classes and workshops and learning from other teachers. The teacher should always be a student! I'm on my own path as well, and can only share and teach what I know and have learned. My teaching reflects the evolution of my own practice and learning.
In my spare time (in addition to yoga) I enjoy working out, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, hiking, camping, travel, reading, live music, vegan eating and cooking, and spending lots of time with my husband, our Mexican rescue dog, Diego, and friends in and around Portland.