Humble Yogi

intrigued by the health benefits and internal awareness I experienced through the practice of simple asanas and breath work. Formally educated in neuropsychology and gerontology, the physical transformation, health benefits and mental quietness was impressive to me. In 2005 I moved to Cape Town, South Africa. In 2008, I decided to deepen my practice by becoming an internationally certified (IYA) yoga teacher under Jim Harrington, of Karma Shala, Cape Town. I furthered my personal study of yoga under the instruction of senior Iyengar, Ashtanga and Kundalini teachers. I was also blessed to be trained and certified by the amazing Meret Storck-Matchett (http://www.zenzero.co.za/meret.html) as a Body Intelligence Pilates (BI) instructor. The diverse body work studies allowed me a deeper appreciation for each. I attempt to blend diverse training into a unique experience for my students. Group and private classes may be classified as restorative, chair yoga, slow meditative flow with Pranayama, Power Hatha or vigorous Vinyasa Flow. Each class focuses on breath and alignment and then builds on compassionate respect for the body and spirit. I teach pranayama and other various workshops. Using BI and Yoga, I enjoy giving workshops that address injury-prone areas of the body (i.e. hips, back, neck), common health challenges (i.e. heart disease, depression, stress, loss, transitions) and as well as how to safely build into advanced poses. Different types of yoga practices that I provide:
Recovery – tailor made for individuals recovering from a specific injury, condition or surgery, i.e.: hip surgery, heart surgery, chemotherapy, a car accident, menopause, pregnancy, loss. Restorative – increasing oxygen and blood flow, decreasing stress hormones, gentle stretching, pranayama
Pranayama – breathwork. Incredibly powerful practice affecting the person on all levels
Yoga Nidra/Deep relaxation – harder than it sounds….powerful stuff! Ashtanga-based hatha or vinyasa flow, primary series
Multi-level vinyasa flow classes consisting of sun salutations, forward bends, backbends, twists, side, chest and hip opening, inversions and relaxation. The Juicy factor – get the juices flowing: mixture of kundilni, pranayama and a strong vinyasa flow class. Discover your true juiciness!! Iyengar style hatha, holding poses for several minutes at a time. Silent meditative walks on the beach – instructions given at beginning, barefoot, single file, silent, together as a community we explore being present in our breath and each part of our step. Workshops, private instruction, and group classes available on and off site with various themes: pranayama, backbends, inversions, heart opening, chakra awakening, meditation guidance, sound healing and any of the above class topics.