it's lovely to meet you
You're not lost, you're meeting another layer of yourself. Welcome her in. She's been waiting for you.
My story
A trauma-sensitive Yoga therapist, meditation teacher, Fulbright scholar, and artist, I have all the education this and in-depth training that.
Yet, my sincerity and lived experiences are my greatest assets to support you:
Experiencing grief, trauma, major weight loss, health challenges, career pivots, and an autism diagnosis in my 40s, I deeply understand the question "Who am I?"
Self-care is something you practice.
it's not something you buy.
Like many women, I was never really taught how to take good care of myself. I believed the narrative that self-care is a luxury, which required spending a lot of time and money.
Nope.
Real self care has nothing to do with bubble baths, spa days, or buying expensive products. It has EVERYTHING to do with setting boundaries, managing our energy, and regulating our nervous systems.
Otherwise we can become resentful. When we burn out, it's difficult (impossible?) to be of service to others.
When we show up for ourselves, we have greater capacty and energy to show up for the people and causes we care out.
Self care = commiunity care.
when life happens
Taking exquisite care of myself has been especially true when navigating big life transitions:
→ Learning I'm autistic while in my 40s. My entire world turned completely upside down and sideways. Read more here.
→ Losing 4 of my most beloved relationships, nearly simultaneously, while in solitude. I was given a masterclass in bone-deep grief. Read more here.
→ Guiding my nearly 103 year old grandmother through her transition as she left her body.
→ Resigning from my longtime career as an accomplished classroom teacher. I had no idea who I was.
→ Experiencing simultaneous fear, agony, presence, and joy with my beloved dog during her final few weeks and moments. Read more here.
my approach
My approach is trauma-sensitive, contemplative, and inclusive for people with diverse bodies, abilities, and backgrounds.
Balancing esoteric, ancient wisdom and evidence-based practices rooted in modern western science, my offerings are designed to meet you where you're at, and help you get to where you want to go.
While I specialize in crafting personalized 1:1 and small group holistic yoga therapy programs for women navigating life transitions, my interests and training include a wide range of populations and challenges.
If my credentials might inform your decision to work together, you can read more here.
other things that make me human
→ I'm also a textile artist and clothing designer under my own label, Lake Elinor. Twice a year, I participate in 4 day national shows with tens of thousands of people. There's no way I possibly do this if it weren't for my practice.
→ I have had to learn to inhabit a body - and world - that felt awkward and unfamiliar after my healthy 80-pound weight loss. I learned how to move my body more, paying conscious attention to what and how I eat. It's a lifelong practice.
let's get started