My journey into Alexander Technique

I first encountered the Alexander Technique as a professional modern dancer after noticing the remarkable ease and fluidity of dancers in the Trisha Brown Dance Company. Curious about what made their movement so distinctive, I began studying the technique in New York with June Ekman and Jack Moore. Over the following years, my own movement became noticeably freer and more efficient. Beyond the physical changes, I experienced improvements in breathing, coordination, and overall well-being that had a profound impact on both my dancing and daily life.

Embracing the path of yoga therapy

My path into yoga began with more than a decade of dedicated personal practice. Wanting to deepen my understanding, I completed my 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification with Sarahjoy Marsh in Portland, Oregon. Although I initially trained to enrich my own practice, I soon found myself teaching public classes. Over the years, my experience with the Alexander Technique naturally became woven into my teaching, creating a thoughtful, body-aware approach that helps students move with greater ease and confidence. In 2018, I expanded my training by earning my 500-hour RYT certification, focusing on the therapeutic applications of yoga for physical and mental well-being. While studying in India with my teacher's teachers, I was inspired to continue my education through the 800-hour International Association of Yoga Therapists certification program. That experience transformed not only my understanding of yoga, but also how I approach health, healing, and teaching. Today, I draw from this extensive background to guide you towards holistic well-being.

Witnessing transformation in every session

It doesn't necessarily take several sessions to work through an emotional challenge. I have seen a client move from an emotional dysregulated state because of a personal conflict to grounded and calm in a first session. These moments of profound shift are what I cherish most about my work. It's incredibly rewarding to help someone reconnect with their inner calm and find clarity, often quicker than they anticipated.

"I've studied the scientific research based explanations of how somatic therapy works, but watching a person come back to their pure essence still feels like magic after all my years of teaching. It is profoundly gratifying, inspiring and an honor to witness."