RYT 200

Over a decade ago, the constant busyness of a life driven by what I thought I should be doing began to take its toll. Stress quietly built until everything “I” had constructed started to fall apart. A divorce, health challenges and potential job loss all arrived at once. My mind went into overdrive and I couldn’t find a way to turn it off.

It’s amazing how life works. When something needs to change, the Universe has a way of making it clear by dissolving the very things we’re holding onto. I had reached a point where I could no longer sustain a life that wasn’t truly mine.

That’s when yoga found me.

Throughout my whole life I was exposed to religious teachings, but they never quite resonated with me. Something always felt missing. Since childhood I was always drawn to movement through things like wakeboarding, cycling, weightlifting and ice hockey. It also seemed that throughout my adult life I carried the weight of a busy mind, shaped by years as a father of four amazing children and a career in air traffic control.

Yoga offered something different. A way to bring the mind, body, and spirit into harmony. Through the simple act of breathing with awareness on the mat, I began to rediscover a sense of peace and reconnect with who I truly am. It has been the simplest, hardest, and most rewarding journey of my life. Through this practice, I’ve found a deeper sense of purpose, heart-centered fulfillment and even the relationship I once only dreamed of.

Now, with the humility of someone who has been broken open and continues to rebuild, I’ve set an intention to help others reconnect with the gentle, loving aliveness that already exists within them. I wish to practice alongside you as you discover for yourself the same sense of peace, comfort and clarity that yoga has given me. Namaste!