Instructor – Yoga Within Certified

I was first drawn to yoga as a university student looking for stress relief and to explore the mind/body connection. I continued to practice yoga throughout my career in healthcare, seeing its benefits for the prevention of work-related injury and stress management.

An unexpected personal health challenge gave me time for reflection and a deepened connection to yoga. The practice of yoga and the community at Yoga Within were integral in creating the space I needed for self-awareness, self-compassion and mindfulness. I will forever remember the wise words of my gracious teacher Melanie Checknita, “yoga finds you when you need it”. And so I enrolled in the 200-hour teacher training program at Yoga Within. I am thankful for my dedicated teachers (Melanie Checknita (220 HR TTP) & Corrine McNally (Prenatal)& Candace Wickens (Realignment)) for their wisdom and guidance.

My intention is to share a space for all folks to find their yoga.