I have had the honor and pleasure of practicing yoga with Juli Talerico for the past two years. Inspired by Juli, her classes, as well as, my own educational exploration, I embarked on a trip to India in September 2010, in which I obtained my Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Vidya Gurukul in Maharashtra, India. After my training I spent additional time in the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram in Southern India; without a doubt, the ashram experience, as well as, the time I spent travelling and immersed in the diverse Indian culture, allowed for a broader perspective and appreciation of the context, history, and tradition from which yoga originated. Personally, my yoga practice, complemented with my current study of English Literature and Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge, has provided me with a profound understanding of the importance of cultivating an awareness of the world in which we live, our thoughts, and our own mind and body connection.

I believe the most gentle yoga practices can positively help to rebalance the energies that flow through the body, mind, and emotions; indeed, consistent yoga practice can help to foster a greater sense of clarity, strength, and receptiveness in daily life. By weaving the understanding of the miracle of the human body with the elegance of the spirit, I strive to bring a rich environment of relaxation, peace, and mindfulness to each and every class.