I began my exploration of Iyengar Hatha Yoga in 1992 while living in Bali, Indonesia and my passion for this vast subject has only grown since that time. In 1996 I moved to San Diego to enroll in the B.K.S. Iyengar Centers of San Diego – Teachers Training Program. My primary teacher and mentor since 2004 is Carolyn Belko, Director of the Iyengar Yoga Center of North County, San Diego.

I have been teaching Hatha Yoga (based solely on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar) since 1997 and am a member of the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States. In 1998, and again in 2001, I attended month long trainings at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India. In 2002 and 2007 I attended National Iyengar Conventions where Geeta Iyengar herself, taught mega-classes to the hundreds of attendees and again most recently in May, 2010, at the Certified Teachers Convention,”Reflection” in Portland, OR. This was the first national convention to focus on therapeutic applications of Iyengar Yoga and Geeta Iyengar was accompanied by not only her sister and niece but several other senior teachers from RIMYI.

I view yoga as both a physical and spiritual journey so naturally practice and teach the eight limbs of the Yogic foundation, which support a life of integrity; physical/emotional/mental well-being and spiritual growth. For many years I have embraced a lifestyle of simplicity and moderation and my home and studio are operated with respect for conserving the earth’s resources. This website is hosted by a company that is entirely wind powered.

When not on my yoga mat I enjoy working on my property which I have converted from lawn to a more natural and water-conserving xeriscape over the last few years. I also like to ski and hike with my dog, Luci.

I earned my B.A. at the University of Colorado then received an equally valuable education during 8 years of living and working as an Export Manager in Bali, Indonesia. In 1995 I made a solo-backpacking journey through Europe, India, Nepal, Tibet, Burma, and Thailand before returning to America to begin my teacher training . I feel grateful to all of the Iyengar teachers who have so generously shared their knowledge with me and enabled me to advance in learning.