My first exposure to Yoga was during my training in
Neuromuscular Massage Therapy. I must admit; I did not like it, not
one little bit. Being “Type A” I wanted to burn…I wanted to sweat…I
wanted to be thin…I wanted it all. Yoga, at that time did not
“seem” to work for me. After some consideration, I revisited a
class. I kept going back…after realizing that I may need that which
I do not want….
Fast forward 15 years and here I find myself happier, as fit as
I can be, more centered, and truly in love with what I do as a Yoga
instructor. My passion is to help people realize that they are
already perfect, that Yoga is simply a language, a conduit for that
idea to germinate, and grow.
I have been teaching since 2007, and received my 200 hour
certification in 2012. I have been a licensed Neuromuscular Massage
Therapist since 2001, and have a keen interest in Kinesiology (the
way the body moves), Anatomy and Physiology. Yoga has become a
forum for me to incorporate my knowledge of the body in a fusion of
movement and breath.
While I love a vigorous Vinyasa practice myself, my teaching
style incorporates many styles of Hatha Yoga: the alignment of
Iyengar, the core of Power, the breathing flow of Vinyasa, etc. In
addition, as a personal trainer for several years, I was fortunate
to train yogis one on one to help them achieve their personal
goals; from greater balance and flexibility, a better golf swing
and speed on the tennis court, to simply being comfortable in their
own skin.
I humbly believe in the power of a regular yoga practice, but
even greater; I believe in the power of the practice to empower the
practitioner.
Namaste, Beth
