A current graduate student in two programs: Master of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a combo Master-Doctorate of Ayur Yoga at Samskrutham University. While simultaneously completing an advanced certification and training to become a Yoga Therapist via the International Association of Yoga Therapy 800 HR Yoga Therapy Program with the Paramanand Yoga Research Institute in Indore, India.
My journey towards holistic wellness began with my insecurities, mental illness, and substance abuse struggles. I decided to adopt yoga as a suitable somatic practice early on, in my teens after seeing a woman on a television show practicing yoga postures. I would go on to practice on and off with regular interval breaks. In 2018, after a personal trauma, I felt a strong desire to immerse myself in yoga. I decided to send myself to the Gyan Yog Breath Ashram in Rishikesh, India followed by travel and self-study in Thailand and Indonesia. In Rishikesh, I completed my initial 200HR yoga teacher training and fell in love with Yoga. Since then, I have developed a strong, daily, self-practice taught over 1,000 hours as a yoga instructor, obtained 500RYT studying with YogaRenew, and received a Yoga Alliance’s Continuing Education Provider credential, YACEP. Currently, I am currently under the kind and generous tutelage of Yoga Guru, Dr. Omanand Guruji at the Paramanand Yoga Research Institute as I complete my advanced Yoga Therapist training. If you are interested in being considered for the Yoga Therapy case studies, please complete this form.
I would like to give thanks and gratitude to all who have helped me learn the knowledge of yoga along this path, ndigo Moane, Gatumji with Vendata Institute, Joe Miller, Diedra Demens, Julie Pasqual, Raaja Azoqua, Iyengar Yoga NYC, Jessica Lavalliere, Bill Brundell, and the faculty at Gyan Yog Breath Ashram, and of course, Patanjali, who have all been a light for me on my yoga journey in ways they do not even know.
Yoga is more than just physical asana (postures); it is a profound practice that cultivates inner peace, enhances self-awareness, and develops a deeper connection with oneself and the world around us. I am eager to share the transformative power of yoga with others and create a supportive and inclusive space for all people.
I am from temperate forests, native prairies & wildflowers. I am a traveler and wounded healer. On a journey to embrace this life. As a yogi and mother. Lokah samasta sukhino bhavantu = May all beings find happiness.