Where the Journey Begins
We find we are interwoven threads in the intricate tapestry of life, its deep ecology.
Joanna Macy
At the heart of my teaching is a simple yet powerful reminder: your breath is always there for you. It is your anchor, your life source, and your way home. Through accessible yoga, meditation, and breath-centered practices, I guide individuals and groups back to the present moment—where true connection begins. I offer community classes like Summer Yoga & Sound Bath in the park, as well as mindfulness-based workshops and team-building sessions for workplaces and schools. Whether we’re gathered under the open sky or in a professional setting, my goal is the same: to help you slow down, come back to your foundation, and remember the quiet value of being here—fully and completely—in this moment.
When the phrase “live life like a force of nature” first came to me, something about its rawness and simplicity really stayed with me. It moved me deeply—maybe because it captures how I try to live in the tension of opposites, embracing both intensity and stillness. That’s how I like to live (in the dualities):
gentle but blunt
calm but chaotic
simple but complicated
breathtaking but underwhelming
And also…
real and authentic
cozy and comforted
awake and alive
inspirational
I invite you to this space for reflection, calm, and inspiration to change your approach. Another checklist isn’t going to solve anything and neither will your next meditation. It’s all about walking the small steps, taking different routes, coming back to the old and the new, loving yourself along the journey. I hope to provide even a little bit of comfort and support to you along this path – either through my classes & bookings or through free resources like my Insight Timer tracks, Instagram content, or Youtube videos.
Join me on this path of discovery, reflection, and awakening. I’m glad you’re here.
Experience + Portfolio
Presentations
Designed and delivered presentations on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and the neuroscience of yoga to diverse audiences. Topics emphasized accessible, evidence-based practices and invited reflection and experiential engagement.
MBSR
Completed an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course grounded in the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn. Gained firsthand experience with formal meditation practices, body awareness, and mindful communication.
Teaching
Led trauma-informed, accessible yoga classes for high school students at a local high school and classes for intergenerational community members at the Peace and Spirituality Center. Classes integrated breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to support nervous system regulation and self-awareness.
Yoga Training (RYS)
Completed a Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) training at the University of Washington. Training focused on mindfulness, yoga, and meditation, with an emphasis on alignment, sequencing, and the ethical teaching.
Meditation Sessions
Facilitated guided meditation sessions in academic, professional, and community settings, including workplaces and university classrooms. Sessions emphasized themes such as grounding, compassion, and letting go, adapted to the needs of each group.
Mindfulness Fellowship
Served as Middlebury College’s first Mindfulness Fellow, leading weekly practices and developing long-term wellness programming. Developed a web-based mindfulness resource hub to support student and faculty wellbeing, expanding access to contemplative practices across campus. Led research and interviews with 30+ mindfulness leaders and educators, creating a foundation for program development and digital content. Supported a campus-wide culture of presence, reflection, and connection through events, workshops, and peer mentorship.
Contemplative Studies
Designed an interdisciplinary major rooted in psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, religion, and education to explore the human experience of contemplation from both scientific and humanistic perspectives. Modeled after Brown University’s program, this major examined the historical, cultural, and embodied dimensions of contemplative practices with the aim of cultivating critical self-awareness, holistic understanding, and compassionate engagement with the world.