My journey on the path of yoga began in 2008. I was immediately drawn to the physical yet spiritual aspects of the practice. I was blessed to have many excellent teachers in my early years of practice who inspired and encouraged me and helped guide me to a healthier and happier life. After practicing for several years, I had the misfortune of losing my 23-year-old son. Without my yoga practice and community, I am not sure how I could have gone on. Stepping onto my yoga mat every day at that point gave me a place to grieve, reflect, shed tears, and find the strength to move on.

I am drawn to the Baptiste style of yoga for the physically challenging practice but also for the self-inquiry work it asks of me. I am trained to teach yoga for recovery from substance use disorder and have taught in a local inpatient treatment center as well. I love helping guide newcomers to yoga on how the practice can help bring a sense of peace, strength, and well-being to your whole being- mind, body, and soul.

I am thankful to have been part of the Baptiste Power Yoga Oxford team since the studio opened. I hope to inspire deeper inner wisdom so that others may have positive transformations in their life as well.