THE INSPIRATIONAL YOGA WARRIOR

I have been teaching Yoga as a teacher for over two years now, but my practice started long ago. All throughout my life I have practiced and been mindful of working towards a more whole self. I danced for 25 years and in that time I always found release and restoration or healing in my dance. It was always my way of coping with my feelings, whether I was releasing frustration and anger, finding my happy place, or just escaping life for that short time. I realize that then, dance was my yoga. After dealing with such a tremendous loss that I thought I would never recover from and finding my way out of a dangerous situation I found my Yoga again. Through books and meditation, and  then in an amazing teacher training program in Corpus Christi, Tx. I found my way to a more whole self, a new and renewed Me. I continue to study and take classes online as my journey is to help others to help themselves by educating, but mostly because there is always more to learn! Everyone, Every Body is different, every mind is different and so everyone’s Yoga is different! Sometimes we need to focus on the physical asana: strengthening to prevent injury, sometimes we need to relieve soreness, other times we just need to breathe and restore. Then there is the part of yoga including the psychological aspects, our emotional wellbeing. My main goal in teaching at this point in my career is to help others discover that Mind – Body connection as I continue to establish and refine my own. I love teaching and helping others find their way! My main goal in teaching at this point in my career is to help others discover that Mind – Body connection as I continue to establish and refine my own. I love teaching and my strength is working with those who think “they can’t yoga” because anyone can yoga and Yoga is for Everyone! I have worked with other studios in CC and taught at the FitFest two years in a row, taught at different local events like Yoga & a live DJ at The Brewery, Copus Chritis WineFest, Health & Wellness Festivals and work with different companies all over the USA teaching classes and providing yoga breaks for seminars via ZOOM! I teach Beach Yoga on a weekly basis next to the Horace Caldwell Pier, I work with Palmilla Beach Resorts, I have Vino & Vinyasa at Island Wine, on top of teaching at the Balinese, working with private clients and now excited to add Karen Decker Fitness to my schedule! Whether you are looking to strengthen your body, relieve pain from past injuries, or just to relax and restore, I would love for you to join me on the mat! -Namaste

Anyone can participate!

Something new can be scary or intimidating, to me being stagnant is scary and reminds me of getting older. We are all getting older, every second of every day. But I don’t just want to get older, I want to Grow as I age! Always learning as much as I can, experiencing as much as I can! To be a “life-long” learner is to experience constant energy, excitement and curiosity for what you don’t already know. Imagine waking each day anticipating the excitement that something new is just around the corner!!!

How do we keep ourselves motivated, encouraged, and physically capable of living our best life as we grow older, by maintaining our physical and emotional health! Our Physical health is strongly influenced by our emotional and spiritual state and vice versa.

New Event: Full Moon Yoga & DJ

Come together to be present in the moment when the moon shines its brightest healing energy. The full moon is a great time to celebrate full completion. As this moon cycle comes to an end we can join together and focus our energy to be ready for a new phase to begin. The period of time leading up to the full moon strengthens our creative enthusiasm and creative energy; it heightens our inner vision and consciousness. With the day & night just before the full moon being the most potent, we often feel more energetic, creative, and social. The day of the full moon marks the peak of excitement and a time for celebration! Come celebrate the full moon and new beginnings with us as we meditate and move in the new energy and radiant light of the full moon.

Although I had taken hundreds of yoga classes throughout my dance career and life, I had never done or really experienced Yoga. One of my favorite things about yoga is the meaning of the word: Yoga is the journey from where you are to where you want to be.  I had heard about the many amazing physical and psychological benefits of asana, but it wasn’t until I had a dear friend start her yoga teacher training that I realized I was in dire need of both! I see yoga as a beautiful gift that should be shared with others and by integrating yoga, mindfulness, and community we can make this world a better place for everyone. I had heard about the many amazing physical and psychological benefits of asana but had no idea how beneficial Yoga as a whole was. I am overwhelmed by the endless ways that yoga can help us and need to share that! In my practice and in teaching my focus is the breath and then relaxation, whether the relaxing is after we worked up a sweat or throughout in a Restorative class.