I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and moved to the Vancouver in 1992. It was there, through grace, that I discovered yoga.

I would like to offer my deepest respect and thanks to my teachers, whose guidance has enabled me to grow in this path of yoga. These ancient practices have offered me grounding, truth, strength, balance, openness and deeper connection to my heart.

My own yoga path has slowly grown in intensity and dedication over the years. I teach a freestyle form of Hatha Yoga that is influenced by my many years in the Ashtanga Vinyasa System and borrows inspiration from studies I have undertaken in Tibetan Buddhism and the Tantric Yoga practices of Kashmir Shaivism. I also incorporate the alignment principals of the Anusara system of John Friend, as a way to refine alignment, prevent and heal injuries.

When I teach, I incorporate asanas, pranayama, mudra, devotion and meditation techniques. The intention of my work is to present Yoga in a classical form, as a way rediscovering our essential nature and awakening our fullest potential.

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