I attended my first yoga class in 1999 because it looked like a good way to keep the flexibility that I had created as a ballerina…. and it was, and still is. But what I found to be the most interesting thing about yoga is that not only did my body remain flexible, but my mind became flexible! The benefits that I have received from yoga are many; some are physical- the stretching and strengthening; some are mental- the calm and focused mind; and some are spiritual- getting in touch with the Divine inside of me. Yoga has become a life-long practice that evolves with me as I journey through the different seasons of my life. Today I have certifications in various styles of yoga: Hatha Yoga Instructor Certification through WendyFit, Radiant Child Yoga Instructor Certification based in Kundalini Yoga, Empath Yoga 200 hour Certification, Yin Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, 250 hour Aerial Hatha Yoga training and a 300 hour Hatha Yoga through Yogamu. I am now a 500 hour Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher. Additional areas of concentration for my yoga journey have led me to Street Yoga’s trauma informed yoga training and Love Your Brain training for working with individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injury.
Combining my passion for instructing with my deep love of yoga practices and earth-based studies, I created Anahata Earth 200 hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with Shamanic Tools. Through facilitating this program I have been honored to lead some phenomenal yogis and yoginis through their path to become yoga instructors and follow a yogic lifestyle.
In 2006 I returned to my dance roots and dove into the study of Egyptian Bellydance styles. This art form has become an integral part of my life by offering a way to express deep emotion, connect with individuals and groups through lively entertainment, tap into my creative choreography energy and instruct women of all ages in this empowering and beautiful movement. From December 2019 through December 2023, I owned and operated Hipnique Bellydance Studio and I now am a collaborating instructor at Bloom Bellydance Academy created by Taliah of Bellydancer & The Beach. Check out the exclusive classes here: Bloom Bellydance Academy In Tarpon Springs FL | Vagaro
As I continue to explore the many benefits and offerings of yoga, I look forward to sharing my discoveries with you through unique trainings, workshops and class offerings!