About Me
I am a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500, YAECP) and have practiced and studied yoga since 2002. I have been teaching since 2007. I received my 200-hour certification from Laughing Lotus Yoga Center and my 500-hour certification from Yogamaya, both in New York City. I grew up in Houston and graduated from the University of Houston. I started a long career in publishing after graduation that took me all over the country for work travel and also to Cincinnati, Austin, Chicago and New York to live. I have since left the publishing industry, grateful for all the years and what I experienced and gained, to focus my time and energy on bringing yoga to more students.
All of my classes are rooted in alignment principles, which means I place a lot of emphasis on where your different body parts go. This isn’t because there is a “right” and “wrong”, but because focusing on these details alows your mind to settle and you to feel grounded. All of my classes are for all levels of practitioner unless stated otherwise. Each practice incorporates yoga philosophy, applying it to life's daily challenges to leave you invigorated and energized while at the same time feeding your heart and soul. Expect heavy prop usage to make possible, educate, and deepen challenge.
Though I started my yoga journey at a very creative vinyasa studio, today I study primarily in the Iyengar lineage with Laurie Blakeney in Ann Arbor and Constance Braden here in Houston. Christina Sell, who is also heavily influenced by her deep and enduring Iyengar studies, has been and is a huge influence on who I am as a teacher and practitioner. I have also studied with Abhijata Iyengar, Gioconda Parker, Stacey Brass, Bryn Chrisman, Manorama, Professor Edwin Bryant, Jason Crandell, Jill Miller, Judith Lasater, Carrie Owerko, and Patricia Walden. I am thankful for all of my teachers on this path, including Keith Borden, Ali Kramer, Gaura Vani Buchwald, HH Radhanath Swami, HH Dhanurdhara Swami, Kaustubha Das, Jai Uttal, and all of my students, friends, and family.
Where I am Teaching
In Montrose at 3500 Audubon
I'm teaching an all-levels class twice a week, as well as special events, at a beautiful new location in Montrose. Please see the Logistics page for how to sign up for class and where to go! Starts January 2025.
At Valor in Spring Branch
I'm teaching on Wednesday nights from 6-7:30 PM at Valor. To practice with me there, please visit their website and sign up in advance. Starts January 2025.
Online via Zoom
I teach on Tuesday nights at 6 PM CT from my home studio. I would love to have you join me live or via recording. Please see the Logistics page for how to sign up for class.
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