My yoga journey began after attending my first yoga class in the fall of 2016. The clarity, peace, and connection to my body after that first class was a feeling I will never forget! After moving all over the state of Minnesota, I finally found a yoga home at Azitala in 2018, where I have been taking classes and growing my practice ever since. As the years have gone by and my practice has deepened, the endless benefits of yoga have grown with me. I have navigated the adventures and challenges of motherhood and life changes over the years, but yoga has always been the grounding force that brings me back to feeling like "me" and has truly changed my life. As a child and young adult, I was very involved in martial arts as both a student and an instructor, and my passion for yoga bloomed similarly and I knew I eventually wanted to teach. After sharing yoga with my family and friends and seeing what an impact a yoga practice had on their lives as well, I attended the teacher training program at Azitala and graduated in March of 2023. I truly believe that yoga can be beneficial for anyone, in any body, and in all walks of life! I look forward to guiding students through their own yoga journeys and am honored to have the opportunity to do so.

 

In August 2023, I endured a sudden and stressful life shift that provoked a profound self-realization, sending me into a place of curiosity. Curious about how to gain a calm mind in the midst of chaos. I was given a 2-week unlimited trial at Azitala in Elk River and used it well, morning and night! I had finally found a sense of quiet. My mind and body stilled, it was remarkable. (Thank you, Momma, for the gift of experience.) A random weekend techniques class with Tanya sparked my interest in yoga teacher training. By June 2024, the books cracked open, and I began practicing under the guidance of Azitala’s 200-hour program. There, I learned that yoga goes much, much deeper. I found the ability to separate the physical body from the individual soul—it was life-changing! I am so grateful for the opportunity to teach alongside the mentors and fellow yogis who have shown me so much. So join me- let’s laugh, learn, and let go together. My classes will hold a safe space for all, welcoming new people and bright ideas. I can't wait to meet you! Chose walking with those guided by love 200HR RYT/Starting 300HR YTT January, 2025 @Azitala

 

Growing up in Alaska, I always had an active lifestyle. I enjoyed hiking, running, kayaking, paddle boarding and alpine skiing. After sustaining an injury, I was encouraged by my orthopedist to replace running with another activity. A friend invited me to a hot yoga class in 2012, I was hooked! Not only was I building strength in a way that was new to me, I was learning to turn my focus inward through meditation, discovering a balance between my physical and mental well-being. After moving here from North Carolina in 2018, I met the owner of a local gym. Through conversation, he learned of my love for yoga, and stated many of the gym members had been requesting yoga classes be added to the schedule, and that's where my teaching journey began. I received my 200 hour YTT in 2019, and immediately began teaching. As an instructor, I like to focus on form and alignment. I have endured multiple injuries that could have been prevented had prompts for proper alignment been cued. In my personal practice, I am obsessed with inversions and arm balances! I love being upside down and you'll often find me working to master something in that realm after a class. I am proud to be part of the Azitala family - I look forward to guiding you and learning from you!