
Racine, Wisconsin
If we are speaking strictly yoga or Pilates…Creative sequencing is my jam, but I am always incorporating traditional elements of yoga such as Sanskrit, pranayama and drishtis.

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If we are speaking strictly yoga or Pilates…Creative sequencing is my jam, but I am always incorporating traditional elements of yoga such as Sanskrit, pranayama and drishtis.
Breathwork is a nonnegotiable, key element to every class I teach. Breaking down poses and accessible ways to arrive in them is very important to me.Intentionally & Creatively working towards a peak pose(s) while building peak flows is my fav and forte! Being mindful of not only breath focus & alignment, but leading with less intense variations and building from there so everyone has a place to ride is crucial. I love to push & challenge those that want it, while at the same time giving options for those that are needing less intensity in their practice.It’s important to me as a teacher that students understand ‘why’ it can be beneficial to be in any given pose in a certain way, and how their breath can change and enhance each pose.With that said, if you’re hanging with me regularly in my Vinyasa classes, you’ll often notice a weekly theme.. and you’ll find yourself becoming more confident in the poses and flows we keep touching on ( and yesssss… I Love love love chatarungas, so always expect those, also…. My playlists are fire 🔥)So… found yoga & Pilates via being peer-pressured into a class many moons ago.I was never previously interested in group fitness of any kind. I Fell in love immediately, and it didn’t take long for me to jump in and desire to begin teaching. Got ADDICTED to acro yoga & arm balances… but as I progressed in my practice, I discovered the deeper meaning and benefits of yoga… and the things that I initially loved about yoga took a less important roll.Originally from Madison, WI … but my teaching yoga ‘home’ is Racine. I am passionate about teaching events with local businesses all over Racine, helping to create community within the city of Racine as well as at Mandala Yoga.E-RYT 200 certified thru Mosaic Studio & Ayurveda wellness. My training and teacher, Rebecca Magestro, followed under a pretty amazing lineage from Krishnamacharya, Desikachar, B.K.S Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois, Gary Kraftsow, Aadil Palkhivala & Daren Friesen.With over 3,000 logged teaching hours, I realize there’s always more to learn and being a student is a life-long journey.Mat Pilates certified since 2016Meditation certification 2018Happy disposition certified in 1974 😊If we’re speaking about the rest of me….( because yoga doesn’t define ALL of me…)My amazing 3 kids, pets that I’m fully guilty of spoiling, family & friends and all things artsy, jewelry designing, music or involving naps keeps my soul happy.~Once upon a time children’s book illustrator and parrot trainer are my cool tales to tell.~New recipient of a bionic hip… so if you have tight hips, sore hips, immobile hips… I feel you and I’ve got you. Promise.
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