Nature Lover

Hikes, tree hugs, cold plunges, being on the water, in the water, stillness in the beauty - all bring me home to myself. Most of my spontaneous oneness moments have been in nature. My heart lives in the forest, the water, and under open skies. I love guiding and participating in outdoor mindful movement. I dream of living somewhere I can step outside for a walk in the woods and then dive straight into a sparkling lake or river, and host movement and magic in beautiful outdoor places.

“…oh your’e a ‘fun mom’ ”

…she said, in an interesting tone when she saw that my kids got a little wall of their own to paint in my kitchen. i”m not so sure my kids saw it that way. I was mostly just getting by, and wish the presence drop me into my work would make its way into my mothering. But it seems my children are forgiving souls, and great teachers. Two amazing grown sons light up my life with how smart, funny,  talented and natural they are! They keep life “real” and me grounded with their shenanigans and reality checks.

upside down is best

As my first mindful lifestyle practice, yoga brought me deeply into myself –something akin to nature’s magic. Practices of pranayama (breath modulation), simple kirtan (chanting & sound vibration), meditation and cleansing practices – many of the parts that get lost in western yoga classes– have been the most powerful in my life. And most importantly, you get to be Upside Down!

servant of queen Snowball the Frenchie

I didn’t even think of having a dog but was thrown into the role of caring for two French bulldogs that needed attention. We miss our dear Velvet who passed away last summer. I now spend a lot of time tending to the intense health needs of an incredibly Loveable and vary needy Frenchie named Snowball, who fills my life with with snorts and snuggles.

dance breaks!

I have enjoyed moving to music (and pretend performing)  since I was child. My little friends would get so tired of it, and want to play “something else”! Over the years, I’ve attended and trained in various forms of free form and semi - guided movement to music, and even trained through the levels of Nia Black Belt - freedance was my favorite! I love a good “dance break” as a way to release, express, and feel alive.

& neurofascial geek

As a curious “somanaut”, a term coined by Gill Hedley, sometimes my students wonder if we will ever get up! Not that exploration has to happen on the floor, its just a favorite place & way of exploring where I feel safe and grounded. i’m always learning through the body, and excited to share what I discover.  I love exploring movement & stillness, silence & sound, space & fullness.