I have been teaching group classes since 2021 and specialize in trauma-influenced Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, and grief and trauma-informed Gentle Yoga. Vinyasa yoga offers a dynamic and invigorating practice that combines physical movement with breath awareness and mindfulness. My vinyasa class sequences are based on functional movement, combining traditional asana with creative transitions that challenge strength, stability, mobility, and linking breath to movement. What makes these classes very different and special, is my trauma-influenced approach. While this is not a traditional trauma-informed style, a trauma-influenced approach provides a nourishing experience for all. There are no hands-on adjustments or assists given by myself, body autonomy is crucial and self-adjustments, variations, and options are constantly offered, and somatic experiencing is interwoven throughout the class.

Yin yoga is a slow-paced, meditative style of yoga that focuses on stretching and releasing tension in the deeper layers of connective tissues around the joints. I started teaching Yin Yoga in 2021 and in 2023, I completed a specialty 100 hour Mindful and Therapeutic Yin Yoga certification where I studied elements of Chinese Medicine, anatomy, Buddhist concepts, and somatic experiencing. I think outside the box when it comes to traditional Yin poses, using my anatomical knowledge and experience from assisted stretching and Thai Bodywork to create an experience of deep release in both the body and the mind.

Grief and trauma-informed Gentle Yoga means it is not meant to be an “exercise class” and is not physically rigorous. While there are many physical benefits to this type of yoga, the aim is to create a safe and gentle space to promote healing and well-being for those struggling with emotional and physical challenges. Therefore, the special events and individual sessions I offer create an experience of moving the body to promote a therapeutic and holistic experience. Rooted in somatic experiencing and trauma-informed techniques, this style grounds the body, helps to raise awareness to emotions held within the tissues, offers coping skills to aid in grief and trauma recovery, promotes a safe and nurturing private or small group environment. This style is trauma-informed which means there are no hands-on assists given by myself, body autonomy is crucial and exploration of individual expression is encouraged, somatic experiencing is interwoven throughout the class, and I remain on my mat at the front of the room during the duration of the class.

I have also completed specialty certifications and trainings in trauma-informed, therapeutic, gentle and accessible yoga, and restorative yoga.

I teach weekly classes as three locations:

*Heated (hot and warm) trauma-influenced Vinyasa Flow

Yoga Secrets located in Kennett Square, PA

*Yin Yoga

Bath House located in Greenville, DE

Private holistic yoga and movement sessions offer personalized guidance and support for individuals seeking to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being through a yoga or movement practice. Each session is tailored to the client’s specific needs, goals, and health conditions. I teach from a holistic, trauma -informed lens, which means I incorporate multiple modalities and schools of thought when in session with a client. This includes but is not limited to breathwork, meditation, mindfulness techniques, somatic movement and experiencing, core stability and proper breathing mechanics, primal movement, functional movement and strength training, and traditional yoga asana. Whether recovering from an injury, looking to correct form, build strength, connect to emotions held within the body, process grief and trauma through somatics, or to deepen your connection to your regular practice, I am here to support you. I start by assessing your current physical condition (flexibility, strength, and any areas of concern or limitation) . Based on this assessment and your goals, a plan is developed to address these areas through appropriate holistic strengthening, mobility, and yoga techniques.

Private one-on-one- $80-100 per hour