About
Some of my most treasured childhood memories are of time spent outdoors. I grew up on three wooded acres in Connecticut, where the changing seasons were woven into everyday life. I spent countless hours exploring the woods, hiking throughout New England, dancing in the pouring rain, and skiing in Vermont. Long before I understood the philosophy of Yin and Yang or the seasonal teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I was experiencing the rhythms of nature firsthand.
I fell in love with yoga as a young adult while exploring ways to stay fit beyond running, biking, and skiing. Having spent much of my childhood and young adult years studying ballet and performing with a professional company, I was drawn to something quite different. Unlike dance, yoga wasn't about performing or competing. It was a practice I could explore for my own health and well-being.
What interested me just as much as the physical practice was the philosophy of yoga beyond the mat—the opportunity for self-inquiry, greater awareness, spiritual exploration, and a lifetime of learning. More than 20 years later, these are still some of the things I appreciate most about yoga.
My teaching journey began in a local church basement and eventually expanded to yoga studios, fitness facilities, schools, corporate settings, and private homes. Over the years, I've taught everything from vigorous Power Flow and Ashtanga to Gentle Yoga, Slow Flow, and Yin Yoga. I've also enjoyed creating workshops and retreats that offer opportunities to explore yoga beyond a traditional class.
I've had the pleasure of teaching people of all ages and abilities—from beginners and experienced practitioners to competitive athletes, children, and individuals with varying physical needs. One of the things I value most is creating a welcoming environment where students feel comfortable exploring their own practice, listening to their bodies, and discovering what works for them.
Discovering the Value of Stillness
While I've always enjoyed movement and more vigorous forms of yoga, my relationship with Yin Yoga began quite naturally at home. I found myself drawn to longer holds, quiet time, stillness, and the opportunity to slow down. What began as a physical practice gradually became another way to explore awareness, patience, and the relationship between body and mind.
My interest in Yin Yoga eventually led me to explore the seasonal teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I was struck by how these ideas brought me back to something familiar from childhood: the understanding that we're not separate from nature, but part of its continually changing rhythms.
That connection became the inspiration for Yin Yoga: Wisdom of the Seasons, a collection of themed practices and teaching resources designed to help yoga teachers bring seasonal wisdom into their classes.
Always Learning
I've been fortunate to study with many wonderful teachers throughout my yoga journey, through trainings, conferences, workshops, books, and classes. I'm especially grateful for my Yin Yoga teacher, Emily Peterson, whose wisdom, compassion, and poetic approach to teaching continue to inspire me. And while I've learned from some extraordinary teachers, I often think my greatest lessons have come from my husband, my children, and my students.
My formal training includes 500 hours of yoga teacher training, along with additional studies in Yin Yoga, trauma-informed approaches, and children's yoga. I'm also a Reiki Master Practitioner and have volunteered at Brigham and Women's Hospital, offering Reiki treatments to patients in critical care and oncology units.
Beyond the Mat
Outside of teaching, I enjoy fitness, outdoor recreation, meditation, healthy eating, and simply spending time in nature. I'm continually interested in how movement, nourishment, stillness, and the choices we make in everyday life influence our sense of well-being.
This website brings together many of those interests. It's a place for me to share what I'm learning, practices I've found meaningful, and ideas that might offer a little inspiration along the way.
I don't believe there's one way to practice yoga or one formula for living well. We each have our own experiences, needs, and paths to explore.
My hope is that something you discover here encourages you to try something new, look at something differently, or simply take a moment to appreciate what's already around you.
Above all, stay curious.
