My exploration of yoga began in 1993 with an excellent foundational book: Yoga for Health by Richard Hittleman. I continued with Gaiam videos by Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden and Bryan Kest. In 2000, with a just few live yoga classes under my belt, I was invited to a class @ Atlanta Yoga taught by the wonderful, authentic teacher and studio founder, Adele Gale. My gymnast background aligned perfectly with the Ashtanga practice she taught and I became a regular. Finally in 2009, after many years of considering the idea, I found my way to yoga teacher training @ Peachtree Yoga Center. I chose Peachtree because of the extensive experience of the founder, director and teacher, Graham Fowler who began his journey with yoga and mediation in the 1970's. I am so grateful to have chosen that program because it not only provides knowledge of the 8 limbs of yoga but creates an environment that invites deep growth and grounding. It was there that I found the inner calm I had been seeking. It was a moving experience that left me overflowing with the need to share this amazing gift called yoga.
Teaching ExperienceCorporate Workplaces & Workshops
Mindfulness, Yoga and Ergonomics in the Workplace Instructor 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Volunteer Mindfulness Teacher 2019- 2020 REI Outdoor School {Atlanta} Yoga, SUP and SUP Yoga Teacher & Outdoor School Instructor April 2017 - March 2018 Yoga in the Parks ~ Outdoor Yoga Founder, Director, Teacher Summers 2010-2015, 2017 Candler Park Yoga Studio Yoga Teacher Dec 2017 Kirkwood Business Owners Association Business Mixer Yoga Teacher March 2017 Fit Wit & Fit Wit Studio Yoga Teacher May 2013 - 2016 Kirkwood Spring Fling Yoga Teacher May 2016 Yoga Teacher Training ~ Peachtree Yoga Center Teacher Training Mentor April - August 2015 Sacred Thread Yoga Studio Yoga Teacher July 2013-September 2014 Yoga Cleanse ~ Sacred Thread Yoga Studio Co-Facilitator Nov 2013 & Feb 2014 Lululemon Guest Yoga Teacher Summer 2013 & 2014 Howell Mill & Buckhead Stores Inversions Workshop ~ Peachtree Yoga Center Teaching Assistant Summer 2012 Private Lessons & Small Group Classes Yoga Teacher Home Studio 2012-2014 Bliss In Me Meditation Holiday Party Guest Yoga Teacher Candler Park Chiropractic 2012 Moonlight Yoga Benefit Creator/Director Freedom Park ~ Yoga in the Parks 2010 Proceeds donated to Trees Atlanta Yoga Teacher Sub Peachtree Yoga Center Core Body Fitness Candler Park Yoga Studio FitWit Solstice Yoga Studio Mountain Trail Outdoor School Outdoor School Instructor & Team Building Facilitator Spring, Summer, Fall 1998 Trailblazers Backpacking Program ~ Camp Kanuga Backpacking Instructor Summers 1993, 1994 |
Training & CertificationsMindful Schools (2019)
Mindfulness Fundamentals Course Completion Mindful Educator Essentials Course Completion Wilderness First Aid (2017) SOLO Wilderness Medicine, NOC SUP Yoga Certification & WPA SUP Education (2016) Lazy Dog Paddle Yoga Tara McCabe, E-YRT Yoga Outreach Certification (2015) Yoga Gangsters Terri Cooper Pranic Healing Practitioner (2013) Alicorn Institute, Levels 1,2 & 3 Deborah Quibell RYT 500 Yoga Teacher (2012) Peachtree Yoga Center Graham Fowler & Elizabeth (Ursula) Nix 300 hours ~ Yoga as Therapy & Meditation Reiki Practitioner (2010) Radiant Wellness Yoga Therapy, Level 1 Joan Ryan RYT 200 Yoga Teacher (2010) Peachtree Yoga Center Graham Fowler & Elizabeth (Ursula) Nix 200 hours ~ Yoga Theory & Practice of Teaching |