About me
For most of my life, I thought something was wrong with me. I'd dive headfirst into what I called "temporary passions".. photography, painting, writing, weaving, running, even trapeze. Each hobby would capture my heart completely only for me to move on after a few weeks. I was a creative nomad, never quite finding home and feeling a deep inability to commit.
Then in 2018, a simple coffee break changed everything.
Finding my practice
A work colleague and I spotted a sign for a newly opened yoga studio in our building. Neither of us had tried yoga before but we encouraged each other to give it a shot. That first class was humbling. I huffed, I puffed, I couldn't hold my balance. But when I finally settled into savasana dripping in sweat, I had one thought.. "I can't believe I haven't been doing this my whole life."
True to form, I threw myself in completely but then something unprecedented happened.
Around three months into the practice, two revelations hit me simultaneously. First, I was still there. Second, my practice started transforming as I stopped trying to be like my teacher and instead began honouring where my body was each day. What I initially thought was a physical practice revealed itself as something far deeper.. a journey of self-discovery through awareness.
Becoming a teacher
Six months in, a fellow yogi invited me to shop for yoga teacher training schools with her. After visiting a couple bigger yoga "brands" that didn't quite resonate, I discovered that Anneriek Favelle, one of my regular teachers, also offered training.
Initially, I told myself I was training to deepen my own practice. But as the training approached, I had a moment of clarity. I was hiding behind that excuse, afraid I wouldn't be good enough to teach. So I made a choice to step through that fear and shared my new intention with Anneriek.
I completed my Level 1 training in 2019 and haven't stopped teaching since. I've continued my journey with Anneriek through additional training and now have the privilege of assisting her on teacher trainings.
Why I teach
I teach yoga because I believe it's a powerful tool for self-discovery, helping us recognise mental patterns and shed what holds us back. As a student first and teacher second, I see yoga as a mutual exchange where I learn just as much from my students as they hopefully do from me.
Whether guiding students through dynamic flow or the discomforts of yin, I weave mindfulness throughout to help you connect more deeply with yourself and find ease in your own skin. My flows tend to be strong but accessible with modifications for all levels.
For me, yoga isn't about keeping up with the class. It's about honouring your personal journey on the mat.
Beyond the mat
I'm now taking people on immersive journeys through yoga retreats, where we have the gift of time to explore our inner worlds together without force or judgment, but with ease, compassion and courage as our guides.
After years of temporary passions, I found a calling. But those creative outlets still live in me. I bring the same mindful attention to hand-knotting macrame yoga straps and decorative pieces, blending my love of making with my practice.
So I guess there was never anything wrong with me for hopping from one pursuit to another. Sometimes we just need to find the practice that brings it all together.
Curious about a deeper journey? Explore my upcoming retreats or discover Anneriek's teacher training where I'll be there assisting on your journey.