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Q-What inspired you to be a yoga teacher?

 A-I spent 20 years in systems designed to help support others. As many of us do, I felt called to employment roles that supported people in some way. After years of spending my efforts looking for external ways to relieve people's suffering, I found myself severely drained and depleted. It had grown evident to me that systems could help and they have a role to fill, but systems can't heal you. I realized I no longer wanted to be a "helper". I wanted to lead people to healing. Having a dedicated yoga practice and knowing that there were simple, accessible, powerful practices that could ease suffering, I felt a desire to deepen my yoga practice through a teacher training. I went to yoga teacher training without any real expectation; let alone with a plan to leave my 20 year career and open a yoga studio! But wow, I am so glad I did. Englewood has opened it’s arms wide to Sukha Inspired Yoga. It is truly the privilege of my life to spread the beauty and richness of Yoga with my community. 

 Q-Where and with whom did you train?

A-I trained at Day Yoga under Devon Schmidt for my 200 hour study, I completed my 25 hour Chair Yoga certification with Karen Clark O’Donnell of Yoga Heals Us, and I am currently working on completing an additional 300 hours of study under Michelle Young of My Vinyasa Practice.

Q-How long have you been teaching and what styles of class do you teach?

A- I have been teaching since March 2022.  I currently teach Chair, Gentle, and Vinyasa. I also lead the Metta Meditation (Loving Kindness Lunch Hour) each week.

Q-How do you continue to deepen your own practice and knowledge?

A-I do my best to work on a daily meditation practice, and I strive to read something daily about teaching yoga or studying yoga philosophy. The most important part of my practice is deepening my ability to meet myself where I am at. If a day goes by and I didn’t get on my mat, didn't get to read, didn't find time to meditate, then I can remember to practice Ahimsa (non-harm) and Loving Kindness which includes loving and accepting all parts of myself and remembering I am whole and complete no matter what I accomplish or produce each day.

Q-Are there any future projects, events, etc you are working on?

A-So many! I have so many ideas for workshops and projects both yoga and non-yoga related. One project that I am active with is working with an organization called Englewood RISE. This is a group of local citizens who are working to bring community events to the Englewood community. We are working hard to bring at least 3 events a year to Englewood this year and have lots of plans to continue building! Check out RISE and follow us on FB .