Why I'm an advocate for mindful movement

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✽   Moving mindfully helps increase body awareness which in turn helps improve proprioception — our sense of where our body is in space.

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✽  Proprioception supports balance, coordination and confidence in movement, helping reduce the risk of falls.

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✽  Mindful movement helps settle the nervous system, which helps us handle stress - that is why you leave class feeling better - physically and mentally

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✽  Mindful movement can also help reduce the risk of injury - by slowing down and paying attention to what we feel in our bodies, we can better recognize our limits and adjust our movements accordingly

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My Story

I began practicing yoga in 2000. After an injury and a period of severe vertigo, I experienced firsthand how much our physical abilities can change. There were times when I could do very little physically, and that experience changed how I viewed movement and the body.

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It led me to explore yoga more deeply and eventually complete my teacher training. Now, in my 60s, I have an even greater appreciation for the importance of daily movement, building strength and making time for real rest. These all play a part in maintaining our ability to do the things we love throughout life.

My training includes 500 hours of Advanced Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training, along with more than 1,500 hours of additional workshops and training.

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My Approach

My teaching draws on Somatic Yoga, therapeutic yoga, Myofascial Release, fascia-focused movement, Pilates-inspired movement, breathwork and Yoga Nidra.

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I bring these practices together to explore mobility, strength, stability, body awareness and rest. I’m interested in how we can adapt movement to suit our changing bodies and find ways to keep moving that are both useful and sustainable.

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I’m grateful to the teachers who have guided and continue to inspire me, and to the ancient wisdom of yoga. I also appreciate how modern science and research are helping us better understand many of these longstanding practices.

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