Credentials

Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification—May 2001

Received from The Temple of Kriya Yoga under the tutelage and gentle guidance
of Goswami Kriyananda, Kim Schwartz, David Lipshutz, Carol Moritz and others.  
Intensive twelve-month program included:

[ study of yoga philosophy

[ study of anatomy

[ face-to-face training with my teachers

[ instruction on how to teach:

[ theory and practice of asana (hatha yoga postures)

[ theory and practice of pranayama (breath control and breathing techniques)

[ theory and practice of meditation

Teaching Method

Knowing that every body is unique, I ask that You tune in to and explore YOURself, allowing me to guide You thru Your Yoga experience as you Breathe mindfully. 

Proper alignment to safeguard your joints is taught so you may safely move within Your capabilities.  Your comfort and stability are key ingredients in Your practice. 

I encourage You

[ to be joyful

[ to remember and trust Your inner wisdom

[ to reawaken Your mind/body/breath connection

[ to feel better

Always a Student...

In yoga as in life, there is always something more to learn.  The seemingly simplest pose can bring new information to you about your body, your breath or even a new slant on an old thought.  Sure keeps it interesting
- I love that! 

I have been a yoga student since 1986 and teaching yoga since 1999.  I maintain a daily (well, most days) asana and meditation practice.  Regular self-study and attendance at workshops, classes, and teacher-training retreats helps me develop fresh ideas about how to facilitate classes.  Great teachers, wonderful students, friends and a loving family have been key in my successes.

I offer heartfelt gratitude to those who have shared with me so much wisdom, patience and encouragement: 

· all the teachers at The Temple

· many other teachers, including Paul Grilley, Saul David Raye, Todd Norian, and Rama Berch

· and every student that has graced me with their presence

Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you. 

Meditation Teacher Certification—April 2005

Received from Transformation Meditation under the guidance of Sherrie Wade.

Reiki Attunement—2003

Reiki Level I attunement received from Joan Caracotsios.  Reiki Master attunement received from Martin Lee. 

Associate of Science in Data Processing, cum laude—June 1984

Received from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan.

A Little More Personal Information

For more than a decade I belonged to a group affectionately known as "The Nerdettes" - we taught pc classes and provided help-desk phone support to pc users.  I still take calls from friends and family to coach them in their use of Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and Powerpoint. 

I've been married for 25 years to Gerry, my favorite woodworker, who is the most nurturing and supportive man I've ever known.  We are blessed with two grown daughters, Heather Joy and Veronica Rae - both of whom we enjoy tremendously and who are proving to be remarkably intelligent, articulate, strong and sensitive women.  This family and a wealth of friends have supported me in my yoga journey and my life, and I am forever thankful to them, one and all.