ABOUT

 My yoga journey began over ten years ago to complement my passion for endurance sports. I showed up on the mat only searching for a deep stretch after a long training weekend. After the loss of my sister in 2015, I found myself on the mat battling anxiety attacks.  I was literally unable to catch my breath. It was that day that I encountered the Ruach breath of God for myself, and never experienced another anxiety attack. I felt God in Action on the mat and decided to go deeper in my practice. Today I thank my Big Sister for the gift!

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My  200-hour training was completed under  the guidance of my Guru Dana A. Smith, the founder and owner of Spiritual Essence Yoga and the creative visionary behind Jiivana (L.I.F.E.) Yoga®.  

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I  am a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 with the Yoga Alliance™ and a Usui Reiki Practitioner. I am also a Certified Breath Coach®, Gospel Yoga Flow®, Yoga Nidra and Trauma Informed Instructor. 

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Wife, mother of four, ultra-marathoner, ultra-distance cyclist, and avid triathlete are all titles that I say "yes!" to, however, the title that matters most is Child of God.

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The name Ruach Yogi is my constant reminder that my practice is God in Action. His breath, wind, and spirit moving through me.