ECE Yoga was created by a desire to show individuals of all ages and backgrounds how movement, breath, and mindfulness can be so incredibly healing to the mind, body, and spirit.  We believe that it is all about finding that space where you can just take a deep breath and release. Release from the physical and mental tensions that we are exposed to on a daily basis.

 After many years of experiencing the adverse effects of a chronic autoimmune disease, I went on a quest to find something that would help to heal my body and mind.  I needed something that would bring some calmness to my life and help me to escape for a while.  A friend invited me to a yoga class, and at the end of my first practice, I knew that this was the something I needed.  I never looked back. 

After over a decade of practicing, I felt the desire to share this beautiful gift of yoga with others, so I enrolled in the Yoga Alliance's registered yoga teacher training program and earned my 200-hour certification.  I went on to earn my 50-hour Yin certification through Bernie Clark and Diana Batts, and then my 500-hour certification.  As you can see, I am always learning and expanding my experience and knowledge of this lifelong practice by continuing my education through workshops, master classes, and certifications. I am always eager to share my knowledge with my students.  

Each day I step onto my mat, I feel grateful to have a place to go when I want to escape for a while and to bring some calmness to my life.  This is the feeling I strive to cultivate in my students.  I adapt my classes to meet the needs of the students, and I bring a lightness and humor into my classes.  With a drive and desire to help others, I emphasize the need to understand the importance of breath and movement and remind students to find the balance between effort and ease.  When you practice with me, I will encourage you to "come as you are", be present in the now, and to enjoy your escape on your mat.