The Tender Heart Yoga Approach
This is not easy-breezy yoga.
The work I do is deep. It’s not about fixing or escaping—it's about remembering, revealing, and rebuilding.
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With Tender Heart Yoga, practice is a space to explore who we are, what we carry, and what we long to imagine for ourselves. It means leaving behind ideas that no longer serve us, looking at shadows we’ve avoided, and finding compassion in the mess. It’s the brave work of choosing tenderness again and again—especially when our hearts want to close.
My wish is to guide others in the cultivation of resilience, recovery, and radical acceptance.
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While I have a strong foundation in Ashtanga yoga and take practice seriously, that doesn’t mean practice has to feel serious. There is plenty of room for laughter, play, softness, and even joy in the work of becoming whole.
Integrating Awareness into Our Lives
After a Big Diagnosis or Live Change
When my grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, our family entered unfamiliar territory—one filled with grief, uncertainty, and deep love. Ten years later, in the spring of 2021, we said goodbye. His journey profoundly shaped mine, grounding my work in clinical settings with new purpose and compassion.
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Today, I teach yoga to individuals and families navigating the early stages of memory loss—often when medical answers feel limited. There are few pharmaceutical interventions for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), but that doesn't mean there's nothing we can do.
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So we ask:
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What might change if you...
– Moved your body with intention?
– Lowered your stress with breathwork?
– Practiced presence through chair yoga?
– Connected with others walking a similar path?
Would it make a difference?
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In my clinical classes, we focus on building physical stability through lower-body strength and supporting cognitive resilience through mindfulness and movement. It’s not just about exercise—it’s about creating space to stay engaged, grounded, and empowered in your life.
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This work has also deepened my passion for supporting neurodiverse individuals in both group and one-on-one settings. Whether you're facing a diagnosis or a major life shift, these practices offer a way back to connection—with your body, your story, and your sense of self.
"There is nothing stronger in the world than a tender heart."