personal approach

I have walked through fear, self-doubt, disconnection from my body, and active addiction. Some years ago, when these things converged one more time, I showed up on a friend’s doorstep late at night. Although sober in the moment, I had started drinking again after seventeen years of abstinence. As I shook, cried, and panicked, my friend gently listened. When I asked her if I was an alcoholic, she smiled simply, telling me I had to figure that out for myself. But that… the shame, the reasons, the hurt, chaos, addiction… that was too much to fully accept. She offered to hold the truth for me until I could hold it for myself.

Stepping into recovery was terrifying. That night though, I felt compassion and connection. I felt the relief of being in a safe place. I didn’t know it at the time, but she introduced me to recovery, giving me gifts I’ve never really known how to repay. So, I choose to pay it forward instead.

I don’t teach yoga. I offer experiences so you can do your work, in your way, in your time. Whether you identify as a trauma survivor or not, I hold space for the possibility of safety, choice, compassion, and empowerment. I hold space so you can experience connection to yourself, your body, and others.

With a friend’s empathy, I felt safe enough, brave enough, and empowered enough to move from surviving to thriving. I don’t know where your path will go. What I do know is that I’ll be on my mat, holding space and offering opportunities to explore possibility. If you’d like, you’re welcome to join me.