For me, it was love at first sweat! When I first found the practice over 25 years ago, I was having some lower back pain and within a couple of weeks it was gone, I was hooked and I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Fun Fact: You might say I have a Broadway flair!

The mental reset, physical challenge, and focus on the present moment hooked me from the beginning. After years of dedicated practice at the Cedar Park studio, I attended the Journey Into Power (Vinyasa) teacher training at PURE. Fun Fact: When not on my mat, I dedicate much of my energy to my husband and beautiful daughters.

After randomly stepping on my mat years ago, I knew instantaneously that I'd found the most amazing life tool. The tremendous impact that this practice has on our students is a joy to watch. Fun Fact: Other than my career in Yoga, I'm overjoyed to announce I've recently been promoted to Grandma!

After 6 years of service in the Army, I struggled with the challenge of returning to civilian life. I thought I would use yoga as a mobility practice to help me with other endeavors like ultra running and endurance challenges. Little did I know I had stumbled upon a whole universe of possibilities! There is no better feeling than seeing students light up when you bring your all to class and then getting to join them side by side as peers when I am taking another class myself. Fun Fact: I expanded the classes I teach to Hot Yoga HIIT!

After taking my first class in 2012 following years of Ballet and long-distance running, my life changed forever. Yoga not only healed my Achilles tendinitis and an injury to my MCL and meniscus, it also improved countless other aspects of my life. Fun Fact: I've taught this Yoga all over the world, including New York City, Illinois, Florida, Nice, France, and Vienna, and Austria.

I felt so incredible after hot yoga. The strength, flexibility, and mindfulness I was gaining convinced me to hang up my running shoes for good! After years of practice and dreaming of becoming a teacher, I finally told myself "if not now, when?". Fun Fact: I've been practicing at PURE since they opened their doors in 2003!

Fitness and PURE have been my lifeline for over a year now! I just love anything challenging that pushes my limits and makes me feel accomplished and satisfied for the day, whether it's Yoga, Inferno Hot Pilates, HIIT, or walking my dog. While working out keeps me mentally focused, it's also a service to help others reach their goals and stay motivated to be the best versions of themselves. Fun Fact: Singing and dancing are my secret passions!

After teaching the Bikram series for twelve years in New York City, I relocated to Austin in 2018 seeking better tacos and better yoga. And I certainly found what I was looking for with PURE Yoga Texas! My teaching method is steeped in anatomical precision, insight, skill, and forming a genuine connection with each student in class. Fun Fact: I also run my own massage business, teach anatomy, and create taco quality spreadsheets.

The benefits I received from Bikram Yoga changed my life. Upon completion of my first 60-day challenge, I was happier and healthier; had improved nutritional habits; and had a totally new outlook on life. Each time that I teach, the true joy and satisfaction comes in knowing that I’m helping people improve their physical and emotional health. Fun Fact: Catch me most weekends around town singing smooth jazz!

I believe this form of yoga consistently changes to our bodies in a positive way. My classes are upbeat and I always encourage my students to be strong in their practice, but at the same time to feel safe. Students can expect a challenging and intense experience. All that I ask is that they do their best. Fun Fact: I'm a proud mother of four and now a grandmother!

I feel at home on my yoga mat and part of a vibrant community at the studio. It is not only a part of my health & well-being, much like taking a daily vitamin, but a place where I can explore fundamental aspects of humanity. Fun Fact: I recently received my Doctorate in Physical Therapy and have been known to tell a dad-joke or two.

I am continuously inspired by the student testimonials we hear on a daily basis. I love the yoga community. Musicians, artists, athletes, moms and dads, students and seniors, high techs and corporate execs—all stand side-by-side in class—improving their daily lives through yoga practice. Seeing every smiling, happy face leave our studios energizes me and is my constant source of inspiration. Fun Fact: Stay late at the studio someday and join me for my other favorite practice: Kendo (the Japanese "way of the sword")

I believe wholeheartedly that yoga is a transformational healing modality with enormous potential for everyone. After years spent studying and practicing alignment-based Yoga based on the teachings of Iyengar, I ultimately want my students to feel enriched and empowered, supported and cared for. Fun Fact: I've gained over 10,000 hours of teaching experience and recently moved to Austin from Hong Kong.