I teach an alignment based hatha yoga (the physical practice of yoga) that is deeply connected to the spiritual. More than simply working on poses, I teach you to be more embodied. To feel and sense what is going on inside of you. And to take that knowledge into all aspects of your life.

From the website of The International Association of Yoga Therapists:

Yoga Therapy is the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups.

Learn more at yogatherapy.health, IAYT’s site for the public which includes the full definition of yoga therapy.

The primary difference is the specialization.

Basically, all yoga can be good for your health and well-being but with a yoga therapist you can be assured that you will receive a more personalized approach that goes well beyond the poses that you typically learn in a general yoga class or session.

Your Yoga Therapist will work with you individually to determine what you need and what yoga practices and teachings will be help you, to meet the goals that you have.
Yoga Therapists also have much more stringent training and experience requirements to become certified as contrasted with a general yoga teacher.

They also have enhanced continuing education standards they must meet to maintain certification.

I do not offer any regular drop-in classes at this time. However there are several ways you can practice with me outside of my longer term programs.

Each month I offer a free session called HeartBeats LIVE!
HeartBeats is my weekly e-news and the second Tuesday of each month instead of sending that out, I offer this free virtual session where I share some thoughts and teaching about a designated topic and then lead you in a short practice to support you in embodying the learning. This is a wonderful introduction to me and the HeartSong community and is always fun and inspiring. Check out the next session here.

In addition, I offer a Full Moon Meditation each month which you can sign up for either as a series or for the individual months. This is a longer meditation grounded in the energy of the full moon that month. You can see the full Full Moon Meditation schedule here (link)

The other way to work with me on a more periodic basis is to consider private sessions which you can schedule at your convenience. See more info here .

Yes. I love working with people who are new to yoga and are serious about exploring how a well rounded yoga practice can support your health and wellness.

If you are brand new to yoga, your best entry in my world is through my next HeartBeats LIVE! Or, if you are interested in private sessions or yoga therapy, to request a complimentary Whole Self Discovery Session. Click here for more information.

I have trained many yoga teachers in both my Foundations 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training and in my Advanced Yoga Teacher Training. I also offer Continuing Education for teachers.

My greatest joy with teachers is to support their deepening and development in the practice itself.

In my Sanctuary Program, I have worked with many teachers in this way.

I also offer private mentoring for yoga teachers where we address topics from working with your students, to refining your teaching skills, to establishing yourself in the business of teaching yoga.

While Soul-based Coaching can support you exploring some of the same kinds of issues you might work with a counselor on, it is not a substitute for counseling.

Soul-based Coaching is especially good for times when you are feeling stuck or wanting direction for you life path. When you want to learn to better trust your intuition or tap into your inner wisdom.

If you are in emotional distress or requiring ongoing support for mental health, it is recommended that you seek out a counselor until you are feeling more stable.