Primary style of yoga taught and practiced? 

Teaching primarily Hot Power Vinyasa classes, although I love teaching beginners and hope to be able to teach a beginner style class someday. I practice with several different teachers and different styles. I love Ashtanga and focusing on alignment. I also like to have fun and have been starting to practice Acroyoga and Aerial Yoga.

What is the biggest challenge in your yoga practice?

Slowing the mind down and breathing. After 12 years it’s still challenging to not get distracted by the "mind stuff” and I know this will always be my challenge.

Favorite Yoga Pose?

Hmmmm Savasana! of course! But also locust.

What is your biggest "aha" yoga moment?

When I first started practicing, I was in my early 20's and constantly pushed myself to do "the poses better", then I realized my ego was way too involved and I backed off a ton! My practice became something else entirely, and it led me to a place I had no idea yoga could lead me.

What do you enjoy most about teaching at BLYS?

Our students!!! Teaching is a sort of therapy in itself for me, and I'm always so appreciative of the opportunities our students give me. I love the challenges when I have to find a new approach to a pose to help a student achieve it for their own body.