Why I started to practice: 

                                                  Yoga was introduced to me in 2005, by a friend, while our children                                                            were participating in a Junior Arts/dance program at church. Upon                                                          starting out, every move was challenging since I had only participated                                                      in aerobics, spinning, running and weight lifting - nothing that                                                                    stretched my body. I kept hearing "keep practicing, this is what I gave                                                      you to heal your back; I eventually ventured out to a studio after                                                              practicing at home for years because a good Christian wouldn't                                                                participate in such activities. 

Then everything changed in 2016 when our son went through Guillain Barré Syndrome - spending 45 days in an ICU, then a month and a half in rehabilitation - which led us to Shepherds Center. The center hosts a gentle seated yoga class for either patients or their family. I jumped at the chance to learn more so I could help my son recover. 

Participating in the classes moved me so much I knew I could no longer keep the freedom of this movement to myself. With a passion to help others listen to their body while keeping a fluid breath, hearing from Father on issues in your body and no matter what challenges come your way, I wasted no time obtaining a 200-hour yoga teacher training to honor the Father telling me to not keep this just for myself anymore. 

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Now as a Pilates instructor at Club Pilates I am continuing my passion of helping people move in the best way they can for their ability, always encouraging increase strength, flexibility, and over all functional movement. At Club Pilates we offer low-impact, full-body Reformer Pilates-based workouts with a variety of classes that challenge your mind as well as your body.  

I encourage students, whether they’re learning about boundless movement or essential oils, to listen, breathe and ask questions. Also, to remember that every time they’re on the mat it's an individual practice. Through listening to one’s body, work within personal limits and extend grace. Through maintaining fluid breath and asking questions, students become stronger each practice.