Set Yourself Free Through Movement
Meet the Teacher
I started doing yoga shortly after college as a way to combat mental health symptoms. My personal practice is rooted in pranayama (breath work), meditation, and mindful movement. After a few years of self study, I wanted to go deeper in the yogic lifestyle by teaching. I’ve always known my purpose was to help people. While I never claim to be able to fix anyone, I do know I offer a protected space for self exploration and autonomy. I want you to feel good about your practice and give a soft place to take off your armor.
Experience
200 hr OM YTT 2017- trained by Cyndi Lee, founder of OM Yoga, in 2017. Vinyasa yoga deeply rooted in an Iyengar linage, loving-kindness meditation, and Eastern philosophy. Trained to teach all levels of yoga for adults.
20 hr Christina Phipps Foundation YTT 2019- completed a Continuing Education Credit sponsored by University of Virginia Cancer Center. This special training was based on providing an accessible approach to yoga to those dealing with cancer or the scars it leaves behind. Please contact me if you or a loved one could benefit from gentle, loving-kindness based yoga, free of charge.
30 hr Yin YTT 2019- completed a Continuing Education Credit for Yin yoga at West Hartford Yoga in Connecticut. This training focused on slowing down, deep healing, gently approaching to postures, fascia, and dense tissue correction. Poses are held for longer to have the most amount of benefit with the least amount of effort. Hosted by Liza Dousson.
8 hr Restorative YTT 2019- trained by Cyndi Lee, founder of OM Yoga. Completed Continuing Educational Credit online for this relaxing style of yoga. Restorative yoga is meant to help the body find calm and relaxation to restore itself. Using props and passive stretching, this practice is meant to slow down both body and mind.
300 Hour YTT with Juliana Larochelle, 2025- focus of creative sequencing, the business of yoga, dharma talks, advanced asana, and yoga ethics.
20 hr Embracing Yoga Roots, 2026 - focus on weaving yoga philosophy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and meditation into practice. Trained by Susanna Barkataki, working on Trauma Informed/Social Justice fellowship.
Notable Experience
Grace Yoga (subbed in 2025)
The Vibe Studio of Lynchburg- (2019 - 2024)
The Perfect Stoma Bodywork and Esthetics - Restore Yourself (March 2023- Feb 2024)
Mindful Mountain Yoga (2019-2021) - weekly classes offered for Community and Restorative Yoga. Classes accessible to all ages and bodies.
East West Center (April 2019- October 2019) - weekly classes based in flowing yet body protective movement, positive mental health techniques, and loving mindfulness meditation
ChillWell (2019) - monthly workshop focusing on beneficial movements, grounding breathing techniques, and reinforcement of positive mental health practices for overall well being. Located in Lynchburg's only Himalayan Salt Room at London Salt Spa.
Horizon Behavioral Health (on request) - Exclusive Teacher for Chair Yoga staff meetings or retreats as well as Pop Up team building actives..
Yoga Goodness (2017 - June 2019) - weekly classes offered with mixed level Vinyasa.
Lynchburg Hill Cats (2018 and 2019) - demo/assist for Marisa Freeman.
Floyd Yoga Jam (2018 and 2021) - demoed and assisted with hands on adjustments for Yoga Goodness/Leslie Davis and Marisa Freeman.
Teacher 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025- Free Range Yoga VA
Down Dog at Water Dog (2018) - demo/assist for Marisa Freeman.
Couples Yoga (2020 and 2021)- demo assist for Marisa Freeman at James River Yoga
What does "Free Range" Yoga mean?
Free Range Yoga VA is a brand built on safety, accessibility, inclusivity, mobility, mindfulness, and joy.
I am drawn to helping people find their path towards inner light, healing, and just straight up feeling good. I started my journey toward wellness and yoga for my own healing purposes. Through my journey, I discovered my path for wanting to share what I learned with others. My goal is to leave you with a sense of grounding, ease, and overall well-being. I encourage props and modifications for injuries or body structure. You can live in the moment at any age, any time, and any place to help build a better world. One person at a time.
There is only one rule, you cannot be perfect to attend my classes, privates sessions, or workshops. Can’t wait to see you on the mat!
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