yoga, movement, and fitness for those who want to explore ways to move and be well

As a student of yoga, movement, and fitness I like to learn things. My teaching and coaching resonates with students and clients who feel the same about their own movement and mindfulness practices.

As a yoga teacher, I focus on alignment and technique while providing space for students to investigate what alignment and technique actually mean in their own body and mind.

As a personal trainer and coach, I want clients to feel empowered to make choices that will help them use their bodies in strong, impactful ways.

I found yoga while studying Dance and Sociology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. I didn't initially care for the first few yoga classes I took, but something kept drawing me back to the yoga room. I would regularly return to my mat and found it quickly became my sanctuary. Yoga has helped me combat depression, low self-esteem, and overall dissatisfaction with life. With everything yoga gave me I knew it was important to share those gifts with others.

Although I still have a deep appreciate for the practice of yoga, my second act as a teacher has brought me towards more personal training and strength coaching. Personally, as I creep toward my 40s, my body and mind feel so grounded in weight lifting and endurance sports.

As far as education goes, in 2009 I completed my first 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. After taking the time to find the right training for me, I completed my 300-Hour Training with Jason Crandell in San Francisco, CA in 2017. As my interest in resistance training increased, I completed my Personal Training Certification with National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2023 and have completed various other trainings to continue to learn and grow as a trainer.

I offer in-person group and private sessions in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. I also provide live and pre-recorded classes that can be accessed from wherever you call home.

In my spare time I support the work of a local nonprofit, Canine Inspired Change, through dog training and leading social-emotional therapy dog programs. I also enjoy running, baking, lifting heavy weights, reading, and cuddling with dogs.

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