Born and raised in New Jersey, I found yoga around ten years ago and it transformed my life. I traveled to India to complete my 200 hour YTT in Rishikesh, learning new levels of Hatha and Ashtanga asanas. As I continue to deepen my practice, yoga coexists with all other aspects of my life. We become aware that yoga is a way of living, beyond our practice on the mat. Through using the tools of asana, meditation, pranayama, mantra we are able to connect with ourselves on a deeper level. We store a lot of emotions within our physical body. In asana, we physically move energy around in the body. This can help us release built up emotion and avoid stagnation. As a yoga guide, my intention is to hold space for everyone on their journey. Each class is there for us to connect our mind, body, spirit. Asana is a moving meditation, I hope to create that comfort and peace within. Even though we are all on our own paths it is beautiful to come together and practice the oneness of yoga. The energy we give to others is what we receive!