Thank you for allowing me to share my love of yoga with you. My love of yoga first blossomed 18 years ago when I attended a “Mommy and Me” yoga class, with my infant daughter Zoey. The practice became a healthy outlet for this new mom and a way to be part of community! It also created a wonderful bonding experience with my children. Since that time, I have embarked on a wonderful yoga journey. In 2015, I achieved certification through Child Light Yoga. 2016, brought certifications in the Hatha philosophy of yoga, holistic remedies, and reiki. I even had the opportunity to travel to San Francisco, California to practice with Janet Stone, a teacher who I deeply admire. I still regularly attend workshops to continue to evolve my practice. My favorite class is working with children.
I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and for a number of years, I worked in a local school district in a special education setting and actively assisted with The Boyertown Wellness Committee. I have also taught yoga programs for students and lectured faculty at various elementary, junior and senior high schools throughout Berks and Montgomery Counties in PA.
I have felt honored to have been selected as an ambassador for International Kids Yoga Day, held in April annually, and assistant instructor, with Jennifer Shelter and Living Beyond Breast Cancers, Reach and Raise event which was held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to raise funds for breast cancer education. I also enjoy my Cats on Mats yoga class to support Stray Cat Blues TNR.
It is my goal is to introduce yoga to children at an early age to better enable them with techniques to deal with the stresses of daily life. I am a firm believer that yoga is an essential part of a healthy life - The Yoga philosophy brings one's mind, body, and soul into complete balance. It's learning how to be flexible inside and out. I have seen firsthand through my former classroom work, and in my own children, how yoga, Ayurveda and meditation, when taught to children at an early age, can be a foundation and lifelong tool that can assist with nutrition, focus, coordination and a healthy way to self-regulate emotion and stress. Like a lotus' journey through mud to blossom, our children are on a journey where they will blossom into adults which is how I developed the programs name.
When I am not on my mat i love spending time with my family (my kitties), my many plants, or somewhere out in nature.
I have felt honored to have been selected as an ambassador for International Kids Yoga Day, held in April annually, and former assistant teacher, with Living Beyond Breast Cancers, Reach and Raise event which was held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to raise funds for breast cancer education and raising funding for Stray Cat Blues by hosting yoga fundraisers.
You and your children’s safety are first and foremost. I maintain current Pennsylvania State Police, Childline Abuse, FBI clearances and am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and maintain a current CPR certificate. I look forward to sharing The Yoga Philosophy with you and your Little Lotuses. Thank you for being part of this community,