Meditation And Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor

I will typically go over what my client is looking to achive in our sessions, discuss any physical or mental limitations, ask about special needs/requests, and go over my process.

I value open communication and understand that everyone's body mechanics are different, so I adjust postural alignment according to an individual's needs and abilities.

I am certified with Yoga Alliance in 200 hour teacher training under Robert Boustany's Pralaya studio. I am currently working toward my 300 hour training for my 500 hour certification. In addition, I have a trauma informed yoga certification with Elizabeth Haberer. I also have a secondary English teaching certification. Lastly, I have trained for and competed in several bodybuilding competitions, receiving a 3rd place medal in my last competition. 

In addition to teaching yoga and meditation to small neighborhood groups, individual and couples, as well as events and in studio/virtual group yoga classes, I am also working on my 500 hour yoga certification.

YOGA: Individual sessions are $100/hour. A couple's session is $80, and a group rate of 6 or more is $12 per person.

Meditation sessions begin at $65/hour for a Zoom session. In-person home sessions are $85/hour.

While working through my own trauma several years ago, my therapist recommended I attend a trauma-informed yoga workshop. I realized that was the key I had been looking for to complete my healing.

I started practicing yoga regularly and decided I wanted to help others overcome personal barriers that sometimes talk-therapy alone can't fully address. During my teacher training, I started to understand why yoga is such a powerful practice and how much more I got out of it than other fitness modalities.

I have been constantly fascinated by the depth and breadth of all aspects of yoga and its ability to transform body and mind. Whether you are looking to change up your fitness routine, gain more flexibility, heal an injury, practice mindfulness, or address stress and anxiety, yoga is a wonderful stand-alone fitness regimen or addition to your current routine.

I have worked with athletes, the elderly, children, and people with a variety of muscular and joint injuries.

I traveled to Tanzania on Safari and had fun teaching yoga to our group, which consisted of several couples in their seventies. We worked on specific movements and stretches to help with various age-related issues. Our single impromptu class became a daily part of the tour, and they all reported improved range of motion and flexibility. 

I would advise that student to make sure their teacher is qualified, acts professionally, and addresses all of the student's needs. I would advise them to make sure the teacher answers questions, communicates clearly, and is clear about expectations.

Students should think about their overall goal and how they would like the teacher to help them achieve that goal. Students should also consider asking teachers about experiences they have had teaching someone with similar goals as yours.