Biography
Here, I want to take you on a journey through the transformative world of yoga and fitness, where strength, grace, and peace of mind converge to help you live your best life.
A Lifelong Journey
My teaching adventure in the world of fitness began in the late '80s at Spa Lady. From there, I've had the privilege of guiding individuals to move, breathe, and heal. My background is a tapestry of dance, natural bodybuilding, and a deep commitment to understanding the mind body connection.
In the '90s, while pursuing art in college, I was drawn into the competitive world of natural bodybuilding, where I made a mark as a lightweight contender. This journey led me to be featured on ESPN’s “Body Stars.” As a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, I established wellness studios and gyms, each a beacon for those seeking wellness.
Discovering Yoga
The turning point in my journey came at 9/11 when I sought a new way to heal and serve. I found my calling in yoga, training under the guidance of Cyndi Lee at Om Yoga in New York City. I've since studied with revered gurus like Dada JP Vaswani and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The wisdom I’ve gathered? To find answers, always look into your heart.
Teaching and Transformation
I've had the honor of working with a diverse range of students, from domestic goddesses to CEOs, including notable individuals like violinist Joshua Bell and NBA star Alonzo Mourning. Mourning’s post kidney transplant rehabilitation through yoga was a testament to the healing power of this practice, leading him to a triumphant return with the Miami Heat. See the Yoga International link below ⬇️ to read more.
Expanding Horizons
My journey continued with roles as a wellness consultant for the “Today Show” and creating content for QVC plus traveling domestically and internationally to present & teach at fitness conventions promoting Urban Rebounding, a mini trampoline. I also produced the DVD series "Yoga Wisdom for Tight Hips & Shoulders" and contributed to various health infomercials.
Before the pandemic, I was teaching weekly classes, seasonal workshops, and Yoga Teacher Trainings in New Jersey and New York at Birchwood Center for Yoga & Massage in Nyack, NY, BambooMoves Yoga in Englewood, NJ, & Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, New Jersey.
During 2020, I embraced the online world, creating my online yoga studio with the Union.fit platform as well as continuing to teach on Zoom with BambooMoves Yoga in addition to train aspiring yoga teachers at Ramapo College of New Jersey’s 200hr Yoga Teacher Training.
Present Day Practice
Today, I reside in sunny South Florida with my family, co-leading YogaSix West Boca's 200hr Yoga Teacher Training and teaching various styles of weekly yoga classes. Through my online studio at Union.Fit, you can join me weekly for livestream Yoga Flow, BodySculpt, and Surrender, with classes stored in my On-Demand Replay Library for your convenience to practice anytime & anywhere.
I'm also a featured teacher on Yoga International, sharing content with a global audience. I love creating artwork and writing for my lifestyle blog, Glamorous Yogini, while also sharing content on my YouTube Channel, Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, & TikTok.
Join Me
Whether you're nearby or across the globe, join me in exploring the transformative power of yoga. Practice with me anytime, anywhere, by visiting my online studio at Union.fit or catching my classes on Yoga International.
Thank you for being part of this journey. May your path be filled with strength, grace, and peace.
Let’s Stay Connected
Please see the links 🔗 below ⬇️ for articles, online, & in studio classes.
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