I As I began my sobriety journey over two years ago in 2021, it was a true gift to find yoga. I was in desperate need to align my body, mind and soul.  More importantly, I needed to learn how to breathe real, healing life into my hurting body. I had always been a cardio lover and after several surgeries I realized I needed a form of exercise that would no longer bring pain into my hurting body. When I first walked into Baptiste, I  felt  “off my game”,  but I also felt such a deep sense of community. I knew I could show up authentically, as I was. I had found a safe space,  where I could learn a new practice of yoga that had previously seemed very intimidating to me. I continued to show up on my mat each week and eventually I never wanted to miss a class. I realized I wanted to share the gift of yoga with others, especially in the recovery space. Yoga was a huge gift given to me and I wanted to share with others the balm it had become for my soul.  I firmly believe we heal to then go forth and help others heal as well! I completed my 200-hour training in January 2023 and earned my YOD certification in May 2023. I have loved coming alongside others in their yoga journeys. I love serving in a space that welcomed me in with such open arms as I began again! It’s truly never too late to reset and start over. 

I love to bring breath work, high energy and a powerful flow to my students and to remind us all perfection is never our goal. My husband David and I moved back to Oxford in 2005 to raise our three children in the town where we met our freshman year at Ole Miss.  I’ve been honored to serve our community through More than a Meal, St. Jude Taste of Oxford, Mosaic women’s support group, 12 step recovery community, and Pinelake Church.  Over the years, I’ve also several worked as a teacher, real estate agent and personal trainer. But now I have finally said yes to what is right for me in yoga. I can now embrace this season of life as an empty-nester and love the freedom to travel and learn new skills along the way. Dolly, our golden retriever,  has become our new baby and you can often find me enjoying walks with her when I’m not on my yoga mat. I look forward to sharing the gift of yoga with you and being a part of your unique journey. There is nothing to fix when you walk into Baptiste. You are always free to be the true YOU in our community! I hope to see you on your mat with us soon as you begin your own journey!