Just a little about me…
I was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, and spent much of my adult life working as a soil scientist across the country. I returned to North Carolina from San Francisco in 2016 and opened Iyengar Yoga Asheville in 2018. Since then, I’ve been a full-time teacher, student, and practitioner of Iyengar Yoga.
My training includes…
I am a graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. I began teaching in 2011, became certified in 2014, and have taught full-time since 2016. I have traveled to Pune, India, twice to study with the Iyengar Family and continue to study weekly with my teachers Gloria Goldberg, Raya U.D., and Prashant Iyengar.
Certifications:
Introductory 1 - Sept, 2014
Introductory 2 - Oct. 2014
Intermediate Junior 1 - Nov. 2016
Intermediate Junior 2 - Oct. 2018
Level 3 - April 2024
My teaching style is…
My teaching is inspired by the students in front of me. I often come to class with an idea in mind but enjoy adapting as the class unfolds. At times I can be direct and intense; other times light and playful. If I had to describe my teaching style in one line, it would be: “Sharing the experiences of the world through the lens of yoga.”
I care deeply about…
I strive for my students to leave class with a clearer sense of themselves. I am passionate about the philosophical aspects of yoga and the ways asana and pranayama connect to the whole of yoga.
A note to students…
From late October 2025 through early February 2026, I will be in Pune, India, studying at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute. During this time, all of my regular classes will continue with the exception of Therapeutics and Sunday Philosophy. I will continue to teach the Tuesday 10 a.m. General Class live via Zoom from Pune, and students are welcome to join either from home or at the studio. My other classes will be covered by Lindsay and Ned, who many of you already know. Iyengar Yoga Asheville will maintain a full schedule of in-person and online classes, and I look forward to returning to seeing you all when I return in February.
