I began my journey in 1995 with a semester of yoga at Scottsdale Community College from Julie Crutchfield. She was so inspiring and ageless that I was hooked from day one, minute one.

I received my first teacher training certification and began teaching in 1997. My enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge continued.

I found my teachers Rod Stryker and John Friend literally at the same time at a Yoga Journal Conference in Estes Park, Colorado in 1998 and have studied with both of them intensely, immersing myself in their presence since then.

I am a registered yoga alliance teacher and Anusara Certified by John Friend. I am also a senior student of Rod Stryker's and a leading teacher of Pure Yoga®. The synthesis of Anusara biomechanical principles of alignment along with heart-centered themes and the lineage and depth of knowledge of energetics of Tantric Hatha in the Pure Yoga® style, is a complete yoga. All elements are present: Attention to detail (alignment), awareness of breath (pranayama), open to grace (attitude), intelligent sequencing (vinyasa krama), as well as Ayurveda, visualization, meditation and mantra. Both systems are based on the philosophy of Tantra. Which is to blend, to weave a treatise, a study in self, to thrive on all levels, to blend the material with the spiritual. It is the meeting of two oceans, powerful and deep, full and complete. I marry these two systems to create what I call the perfect yoga for it allows you to see yourself as you are: already perfect and divine.

We come to the practice as we are and let the beauty we are unfold. I will always be a student first. My passion for understanding and knowledge is vast. The more I explore and know the more I will be able to share these ancient wisdoms in a new and radiant light.

If you have a desire to explore and play and delight in yourself then this is the yoga for you.