Yoga studies – 2004 - Present
Yoga teaching – 2006 – Present

My journey with yoga began as an experiment to improve my running. All of the research I read pointed to yoga as the best way to advance running. I tried several styles of yoga and instructors before I discovered Spacious Heart Yoga and Kara Schmidt in the Spring of 2005. Anusara®’s philosophy it was nothing like I had experienced before - it was from the heart - and drew me in deeply. Slowly I became aware that yoga was not only improving my running it was also improving my life.

I have had the pleasure of attending workshops with other Anusara® teachers, including John Friend, Todd Norian, Betsy Downing and Desiree Rumbaugh. They have helped me take my practice deeper and fuel my passion for yoga. I continue to learn and grow and I enjoy seeing fellow students transform as well.

I am a high school teacher, a mom, a wife and a proud part of this wonderful yoga kula we have in Goshen, Indiana.