Mindful Movement, in whatever form it takes, is my passion. I firmly believe in the power of movement to help people feel at home in their own bodies and more connected to their lives. I work to keep my classes and private instruction accessible, creative and full of detail. In each session expect to work, rest and have space to explore the shapes and movements in equal measure.
I’ve been teaching Yoga since 2005 and Pilates since 2017, but was a student of both methods for years before venturing down the path of teaching. I am still ever curious about movement modalities and feed my teaching by being a perpetual student. There is always something to learn, and everyone is a teacher.
I would describe what I teach as mindful movement. I blend Pilates, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, basic calisthenics, functional barre method, light strength training, aerobic work, somatic movement, simple stretching and Yoga Nidra into something aimed at creating more ease in your daily life.
I got my first Yoga certification at The Yoga Tree in San Francisco in 2005 with teachers Stephanie Snyder, Jamie Lindsay, Darrin Main and Jai Kumar. I studied Pre Natal Yoga with Jane Austin and Marisa Toriggino, and I continue to learn from many teachers. I study Pilates on-going with Ruthie Wahlborg, Chris Black, Nancy Myers, Everlea Bryant and Ellie Herman blending classical Pilates with a more contemporary and approach. I hold a license from Incorporating Fitness, LLC allowing me to teach the Buff Bones ® Method – an osteoporosis safe workout method designed to enhance agility, fitness and bone strength. I am a Yoga Alliance registered E-RYT® 200 teacher of teachers. I am a Balanced Body Certified Movement Specialist with The Pilates Chair and Arc. I have completed a Yoga Nidra Training Program with Scott More - Waking up With Yogic Sleep. I am continuously learning a wonderful functional movement barre method from Ellie Herman.
I am the mom of a kind spirited red haired son, who amazes me everyday. I love talking to my plants, heavy metal and bad jokes. Outside the studio you might find me curled up with my cat, sipping a steaming cuppa strong black tea with a little cream and touch of sugar and a book. I love books! Or I might be out riding or hiking on mountain trails with my partner (who is an wonderful tattoo artist and artist in general Dannyboy Smith). and, then one day I may finally publish a book...
In case you want to know a little more...
In my life before being a movement teacher I was a bike messenger and a bookkeeper and I hold a MSc from the London School of Economics in the History of Developing Countries - specializing in decolonial struggles and revolutions - especially Algeria. My undergraduate studies were at Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin where I graduated with a BA is Religious Studies and Sociology and a minors in philosophy, women's studies and classics.
I also read Tarot Cards, Playing Cards and Palms, I love all things divination. To learn more or book a reading please visit me at OverHereWithTheCat.com
I am ongoingly working on dismantling the structures of white supremacy inside of myself through self study and mentorships with Sonja Price Herbert, workshops with Chrissy King and others.
My main goals in life are to be warm inside my own house during summer, winter, spring and fall and to leave the world more just and egalitarian than I found it.
