My Specialties

Yin yoga is one of the most popular classes that I teach because quite simply, many people find that they feel better when they leave class.  Yin yoga is a slow-paced, therapeutic style of yoga and is suitable for a variety of ages and abilities.  The purpose of the practice is to target the connective tissues in the body including muscle fascia, ligaments, tendons, joints, and even the bones. Instead of moving quickly and creating heat, yin yoga encourages us to move slowly, find stillness, and release into the pose.  

Chronic overuse, injuries, aging and lifestyle choices can cause the muscle fascia to become dehydrated, stiff and weak.  On a physical level, students who practice yin yoga find that over time, they have better range of motion in their own bodies.  On an emotional level, yin yoga helps to relax the nervous system, offering a grounding, calming and revitalizing practice. 

I discovered Yin yoga when a dear friend of mine encouraged me to attend a workshop several years ago. I fell in love with the practice because the pain and tension that I usually experience in my body was temporarily relieved, and my mind felt energized and balanced. I pursued a 300 hr Yin yoga teaching certification with the Summers School of Yin Yoga, which significantly changed the way I teach and practice yoga. Yin yoga is well-worth exploring; you just might find that you enjoy this powerful practice as much as I do.

Pronounced “chee-gong”, Qigong is a mind-body practice that improves mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, breathing techniques, self-massage, and focused intent. There are thousands of qigong styles, schools, and traditions, each with practical applications and different theories about Qi (“vital energy”) and Gong (“skill cultivated through steady practice”). 

QiGong movements warm the body’s tendons, ligaments, and muscles; tonify vital organs and connective tissues; and promote circulation of body fluids (blood, synovial, lymph).  A regular practice helps to increase range of motion, improve flexibility and relieve muscle soreness.  QiGong is effective in helping to heal life challenges such as emotional frustration, mental stress, inability to concentrate, and lack of motivation. 

I started practicing Qigong several years ago with a local instructor on Cape Cod. After my sessions, my body felt relaxed, energized and balanced. The practice had such a profound impact on me that I knew that I had to seek out additional training. During the pandemic, I discovered the Long White Cloud QiGong Academy based in New Zealand, where I completed a 200 hr teaching certification in Small Universe QiGong. Today, I continue to study Qigong with other wonderful teachers who have introduced me to different styles. Learn how to practice this beautiful style of movement and schedule a session with me today!