Finding light and purpose in all things has always been my way of moving through life.
I was raised in Boise, Idaho—the fifth of ten children—by good parents in a home that was always loud, playful, and full of movement. With a background in dance and running, I’ve always been drawn to expression through motion.
I looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize the body staring back—bloated, exhausted, and fragile. Yet as I traced the lines on my belly, I was filled with gratitude. This body had been my vehicle for gaining and giving experience.
I often spent entire classes in Child’s Pose, crying, finally giving my body permission to feel and let go. I didn’t realize it then, but I was beginning to understand the mind-body connection I had only heard others speak of.
After my daughter was born, meditation became my lifeline—my way back to purpose, peace, and presence. My deep love for an inner guidance and connection bloomed.
Eventually, I became certified in yoga and mat Pilates. Teaching quickly became a source of fulfillment—offering others a space to breathe, move, and rediscover gratitude for their bodies. I've come to honor my body not for how it looks, but for how it shows up—for its strength, holiness, and capacity for transformation.