About Me

I am passionate about a few things in this earth life, and yoga is one of them. I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years and, for me, yoga is a stepping stone into a life of what is. We are all students in this life and learning how to live in the present moment versus the future or past is always a breath away. Over the course of my practice, life would get busy, and I would put yoga on the back burner from time to time, but I always returned to it. After years of saying, "I will teach one day," COVID-19 happened! I felt this was a sign from the Universe that NOW was the time. That is when I decided to follow my heart. My heart brought me to My Purple Mat, LLC through prayer and meditation on my purple yoga mat. 

About my practice/approach
I focus on breathing, mindfulness, movement, presence, and just being in my practice. If this is new to you, please do not let it intimidate you. Any BODY is capable of practicing yoga, and it will be my honor to get you started on your yoga journey or help you continue on your current journey.

Background

United States Air Force, Retired, June 2021

Registered Yoga Teacher 500 (RYT 500), Yoga Alliance, 2022

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 200 (E-RYT 200), Yoga Alliance, 2021

Reiki Master, Ashakti Wellness, 14 November 2021

Certified Meditation Teacher, Soul Awakening Academy, 2021 

Certified Chakra Affirmation Healer, Soul Awakening Academy, 2021

Bachelor of Science in Technology, Bowling Green State University, 15 August 2020

Social Justice Leadership Certification, Bowling Green State University, August 2019 

Ordained Minister, Universal Life Church, 10 July, 2009