FOR THE PAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS I have studied and practiced hatha yoga in its various forms. (Hatha yoga is the school of yoga emphasizing body work and meditation.) My teachers who most influenced me during that time were the yoga masters Ana Forrest and B.K.S.Iyengar. In 1999 I completed my formal teacher training with Ana Forrest.
DURING MY LAST SIX YEARS IN SEATTLE, as a senior yoga instructor I taught both classes and workshops at the Seattle Holistic Center, working with the nationally recognized teacher Collette Crawford. Among the workshops I taught was the very popular Heal Your Back. While in Seattle, I continued to develop my skills, both by my teaching and by attending a wide variety of training workshops and master classes.
SINCE BEGINNING MY WORKING RETIREMENT IN THE PALM SPRINGS AREA, I've taught at The Reserve Country Club, The Miramonte® Resort and Spa, and The JW Marriott® Desert Springs Resort and Spa.
I WILL CONTINUE TO ENJOY BRINGING THE BENEFITS OF YOGA to real people with real needs, both seasoned and neophyte yoga practitioners, here in the Coachella Valley.
IF SOME OF THE YOGA POSES LOOK DIFFICULT, TAKE HEART — I am a grandmother and mother of three grown children. The yoga we do is suitable for all ages and body types. You are never too old to begin!
DURING MY YEARS TEACHING YOGA IN SEATTLE I witnessed my clients' struggles with body issues. From those experiences, I became committed to helping my students become aware of those hidden injuries and physical patterns caused by either trauma or more commonly, simple habit, that no longer serve them well.
I ENCOURAGE MY STUDENTS TO WORK TO HEAL THEMSELVES in a safe, supportive environment. I carefully watch to ensure that you do not push too hard and risk injuring yourself. The poses we do should never be uncomfortable — yoga is always done with mindful control.
WE BEGIN WITH A PROGRAM OF BASIC POSTURES to start getting in shape and re-connecting with the body. Where appropriate, we follow the Iyengar method, using blocks, blankets, and chairs to support us. I teach the classic yoga poses and their proper form, emphasizing the body's core, on which all else depends. Yoga poses and the flowing movement between them, synchronized with conscious breathing, lies at the heart of a successful yoga session.
YOGA'S BENEFITS ARE MANY AND WELL-DOCUMENTED (browse a few of the links on my resources page). Physically, you will find yourself with improved posture, flexibility, strength, and stamina. Following from these are inevitable psychological benefits, including improved energy, stress-handling, concentration, and tranquility.
YOGA IS NOT ABOUT PUTTING YOUR FOOT BEHIND YOUR EAR. It is instead a rejuvinating process that will lead you to a new awareness of yourself and fresh view of the world.