About Me
I am a WOC, third culture kid, daughter of immigrants, intersectional feminist, and person who has experienced intimate partner and domestic violence interested in decolonizing mental health and trauma healing. I am a recovering perfectionist and food addict. Outside of teaching, I can be found reading, volunteering, and supporting the performing arts and yoga community.
I lead group classes at Dew Yoga. In addition to group classes, I share yoga through Namaste New York and YogaBreak's hotel, residential and office services. I volunteer for the Department of Mental & Addiction Services guiding monthly meditation and movement classes for the F.S. Dubois Center and co-lead bilingual introductory yoga classes for immigrants at Building One Community.
I began practicing yoga during a transitional period, in which my emotional and mental health were profoundly challenged. Through practicing and studying yoga as a therapeutic support system, I acquired specialized knowledge and experience serving populations recovering from chronic stress, addiction as well as food and body-image-related issues. Based on my own experience, I care deeply about offering essential healing space.
Please click here to access an article surveying my journey from the performing arts to the healing arts. I was featured in Dove's online Beauty Bar Campaign and in the promotion of Yoga Journal LIVE! 2016.
Degree & Certifications:
RYT-200, Atmananda Yoga Sequence
RYT-300, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise
Fitness Nutrition Specialist, American Council on Exercise
Behavior Change Coach, American Council on Exercise
Thai Yoga Massage, Still Light Centre
Usui Reiki 1 & 2, Reiki Master Ed Cleveland
Sound Practitioner, Grounded Meditation Studio & Pakarinka Ushay
Women Are Not Small Men, Women's Physiology and Performance Course
SUP Yoga Teacher Training, ThumbSUP Yoga
Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid, American Red Cross
B.A. Theatre, University of Southern California