Ignite Balance- Ayurveda & Yoga

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Ayurvedic Consultation & Coaching
Private Yoga Sessions
Guided Meditation
Subtle Body and Nervous System Work

Bones have been some of my greatest teachers. I’ve broken my back.I’ve had multiple surgeries.I’ve had to use a walker. ...
02/22/2026

Bones have been some of my greatest teachers.

I’ve broken my back.
I’ve had multiple surgeries.
I’ve had to use a walker. And a cane.
I’ve had a doctor cut the wrong bone.
I’ve had to have a tooth removed after a dental instrument was left behind during a root canal.

Studying anatomy doesn’t feel abstract.

I just finished an intensive anatomy module for my 300-hour training. This advanced anatomy module isn’t just about memorizing structures. For me, it’s about relationship. About listening. About honoring the body.

The body is not just something I move in yoga asana-it’s something I learn from.
Bones as teachers.
Structure as support.

Bones hold my history. They respond to stress, to rest, to nourishment, to care. Energetically, my bones remind me where I am strong, and where resilience is quietly rebuilding. My bones have taught me patience and to listen to myself.

Studying anatomy at this level deepens my reverence for the human form and sharpens how I cue, how I hold space, and how I care for bodies—my own and my students’.

Because learning can be sacred and joyful. And it can be curious, relational, and alive.

Moon circles are gentle, heart-centered gatherings where we honor the rhythm of nature and create space for reflection, ...
02/18/2026

Moon circles are gentle, heart-centered gatherings where we honor the rhythm of nature and create space for reflection, renewal, and connection - both within ourselves and others. Each circle has its own theme and flow, weaving together guided meditation, visualization, mindful reflection and options sharing. All are welcome in the circle! Register at link in bio.

I recently had the honor of guest lecturing at Georgetown University Law, talking with law students about vicarious trau...
02/17/2026

I recently had the honor of guest lecturing at Georgetown University Law, talking with law students about vicarious trauma and trauma-informed yoga.

These students are preparing for careers that will place them close to other people’s pain and conflict. We talked about how trauma lives in the body, how witnessing accumulates, and how tending the nervous system is part of ethical, sustainable advocacy.

What made it especially meaningful is that this topic isn’t theoretical for me—it’s lived. There was something deeply layered about being back on a university campus as a lecturer again, standing at the front of the room—while also holding the truth that I have been the victim of medical malpractice and know first hand how important the topics and practices I shared about are. Two worlds weaving together. This lived experience is one reason why I believe so strongly in these tools—not as nice ideas, but as lifelines.

What moved me most was their curiosity. Their willingness to consider that being an effective advocate doesn’t require hardening, but resourcing. That care for the nervous system isn’t a luxury—it’s part of ethical practice.

So grateful for the invitation, the honesty in the room, and the reminder that this work truly belongs everywhere.

I walked into the studio today to teach a gentle flow, and this was written on the whiteboard:“We turn to yoga now becau...
02/11/2026

I walked into the studio today to teach a gentle flow, and this was written on the whiteboard:

“We turn to yoga now because the world asks us to stay awake—to meet uncertainty with grace and keep the heart open even when it would be easier to close.”
— Rolf Gates

It landed even deeper knowing what’s unfolding around us.

The Buddhist monks have been walking through the country and are in Virginia and DC today— for over the last 100 days they have walked step by step—to get to the capital.
Not in protest.
Not in urgency.
But in presence.

Their message is simple and radical:
Slow down. Stay awake. Choose peace.

And that feels like the same invitation yoga offers us on the mat.

To keep the heart open when it wants to armor.
To breathe when the world feels loud.
To meet uncertainty not by hardening, but by softening.

Yoga isn’t an escape from what’s happening.
It’s a training ground for how we meet it.

Today’s gentle practice felt like a quiet act of peace.
A remembering that awareness, compassion, and steady presence still matter—maybe now more than ever.

01/24/2026

Ritual doesn’t have to be elaborate to be powerful.

Some mornings, my ritual is just three slow breaths before the first sip of hot lemon water.

Sometimes it’s a quiet thank you whispered to my food for nourishing me.

Presence is the ritual.
Intention is the altar.

And then… there are moments when I do take great care in creating a special space.

Moon circle is one of those moments.
Not because it has to be perfect—but because it’s shared.

I’m deeply grateful for the energy each person brings, for the way community amplifies intention, and for the magic that happens when we gather with care, honesty, and reverence.

Both are sacred.
Both are enough.

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Curious about Ayurveda and how it can support your everyday life? Join me for an Introduction to Ayurveda workshop and e...
01/12/2026

Curious about Ayurveda and how it can support your everyday life?

Join me for an Introduction to Ayurveda workshop and explore how this ancient wisdom — the Science of Life — can help you feel more grounded, vibrant, and in rhythm with your body.

We’ll cover doshas and simple daily practices you can actually use right away.

🗓 Jan 31 | 10:30–12:30
📍 Yoga in Del Ray | Alexandria, VA

Scan the QR code to learn more

Curious about Ayurveda but not sure where to start? Join me for an Introduction to Ayurveda workshop and learn how this ...
01/12/2026

Curious about Ayurveda but not sure where to start?

Join me for an Introduction to Ayurveda workshop and learn how this ancient wisdom (aka the Science of Life) can help you feel more grounded, vibrant, and in tune with your natural rhythm.

We’ll explore doshas, simple daily practices, and practical tools you can actually use in real life.

🗓 Jan 25 | 2–4 PM
📍 Breathe Body & Mind Yoga Studio | Springfield, VA

Scan the QR code or DM me with questions.

A weekend immersed in mudra, mantra, and meditation as part of my 300-hour training. Learning from Sat Kartar was my fir...
01/12/2026

A weekend immersed in mudra, mantra, and meditation as part of my 300-hour training.

Learning from Sat Kartar was my first real introduction to Kundalini Yoga — a different lineage from my years previous studies, a different rhythm, and a powerful reminder that yoga is vast and alive.

More than techniques or traditions, yoga continues to bring me back to community. Sitting together. Practicing together. Yoga keeps giving me many things, but above all, it gives me community. And that is what I value most.



11 Jan 2026
Alexandria, VA

TWO opportunities for this Introduction to Ayurveda Workshop: Join us for a transformative journey into the timeless wis...
12/29/2025

TWO opportunities for this Introduction to Ayurveda Workshop:

Join us for a transformative journey into the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda — the Science of Life. In this immersive workshop, you’ll explore the foundational principles of Ayurveda and learn how its holistic approach can support balance in mind, body, and spirit.

Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or simply curious about natural ways to enhance your well-being, this workshop offers a welcoming and accessible introduction — no prior knowledge or yoga experience required.

Together, we’ll explore the three doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — and how they influence your unique physical, mental, and emotional makeup. Through discussion and reflection, you’ll begin to understand your own Ayurvedic constitution and how to recognize imbalances as they arise.

You’ll leave with practical tools and everyday applications for living in greater harmony — including insights on Ayurvedic nutrition, lifestyle practices, and daily routines designed to restore balance and vitality.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have:

• A clear understanding of the doshas and your unique constitution
• A framework for using Ayurvedic principles in daily life
• Simple, personalized ways to support mind-body-spirit harmony

Register at QR codes or Link in Bio Now!

25 Jan 2-4pm- Breathe Body and Mind Studio in Springfield, VA

OR

31 Jan 10:30-12:30p - Yoga in Del Ray Studio in Alexandria, VA



A moon circle is an opportunity to pause — a chance to breathe, release, and remember your own rhythm.We gather in commu...
11/03/2025

A moon circle is an opportunity to pause — a chance to breathe, release, and remember your own rhythm.
We gather in community to meditate, set intentions, and honor the cycles of nature and self.

As a trained facilitator, I guide you through grounding practices, reflection, and gentle connection.

All are welcome! Come as you are.


Pause beneath the November moon. The moon invites us inward. Join the circle — breathe, release, renew.Nov 5 • Alexandri...
11/03/2025

Pause beneath the November moon. The moon invites us inward.

Join the circle — breathe, release, renew.

Nov 5 • Alexandria 6:30-8:30pm
Nov 7 • Springfield 6:30-8:30pm

All are welcome! Register link in bio

Gather in community under the moonlight. Together we’ll pause, reflect, release what no longer serves, and set intention...
10/07/2025

Gather in community under the moonlight. Together we’ll pause, reflect, release what no longer serves, and set intentions for what’s to come. Expect magic, connection, journaling, and gentle ritual — a space to witness yourself and one another, and to leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more aligned.

📅 Oct 7, 2025
📍 yoga in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA
Bring your journal, an open heart, wear comfy clothes

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