Yoga can help improve flexibility, strength, balance, mobility, posture, back pain, stamina, mindfulness, mental focus and recovery. Practicing yoga can also help you to manage stress, burn-out, anxiety and depression. More benefits here.

A yoga practice is a mind-body and breath experience. I love to incorporate these aspects in my teachings.

My classes can incorporate any one or all of these aspects depending on the duration of class.

  • Joint Mobilization

    Gently moving and warming up all of the joints in the body to promote better mobilization, function and activation throughout our yoga practice.

  • Mindfulness

    Designed to help you feel centered and ready to move into your practice with deeper presence, awareness and focus. I also share quotes or readings to inspire you in your life off the mat.

  • Yoga Postures

    Deepen your understanding and foundation of the physical yoga practice (Yoga Asana). For those who have never practiced yoga before, to those that want to deepen their practice. I tailor my approach, pose sequence and pace to your needs. We always end with Shavasana!

  • Pranayama

    The breath (or life force) is a very important part of the yoga practice. I teach techniques to help you build a stronger connection with your breath in order to maximize your experience and promote energy flow.

  • Meditation

    Allowing the mind time to rest is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves. I help guide you into the present moment to find stillness, peace and mental clarity.

Styles of Yoga I Teach

Choose what specific style you would like to learn or choose the pace of the class: slow, gentle flow (mix of stretching and strengthening), active class (faster-paced, focuses on increasing heart rate and strengthening), relaxing class (slower-paced, focuses on deep stretching), or a mix!

Hatha Yoga

Slow Flow- Holding Poses for 5-6 breaths. Ideal for beginners or Intermediate student, or those that want to take time to improve their foundation practice. No props required, although they can be helpful in certain poses! This is a great way to get to know the alignment and muscular engagement in each pose.

Yin Yoga

Meditative Practice- long holds with a focus on stillness in the body and mind. Not ideal for those with injuries. This practice helps attain deep stretching in connective tissues of the body. It helps to teach us stillness, presence and focus as we take our body to its limits. Props aren’t essential, but are extremely helpful for this practice!

Vinyasa

Faster pace classes. Using the inhales and exhales to move through each pose. Most poses are held for around 3-4 breaths. This practice is great if you have a strong foundational knowledge of poses and alignment, but not absolutely necessary. You will be more likely to sweat during a vinyasa class.

Iyengar

Slow Flow with Props- If you have access to props (yoga strap, yoga blocks, yoga bolster) or are open to purchasing, this practice can be extremely powerful in helping to attain poses that may not be accessible due to flexibility or strength. An even better way to create a strong foundation.

Other Aspects of Yoga I Teach

Breathwork (Pranayama)

I teach many different styles of breathing techniques (Pranayama). Pranayama practice can be separate from or integrated into a yoga class focusing on postures.

Meditation

I teach different types of meditations. Meditation practice can be separate from or integrated into a yoga class focusing on postures.

Benefits of Private Yoga Instruction

What you can expect from my classes:

  • Patience and encouragement, non-judgement

  • Clear and concise cueing, direction and instruction

  • In-depth instruction for alignment and muscular engagement

  • Attention to detail in adjusting body positioning (verbally or hands-on)

  • Helping you build a strong foundation and form good movement patterns as you progress

  • Offering modifications and variations of poses to allow for maximum accessibility and range

  • Offering fun and challenging poses and variations

  • *Safety as priority - minimizing susceptibility to injury throughout the practice by incorporating all of the above

1-on-1

  • Time completely for yourself, with yourself, I’m just the guide.

  • Class times that fit your schedule

  • I meet you at your current physical abilities and move at your pace

  • Clear communication: Can ask me questions throughout the class to ensure understanding

  • Classes completely customized to your needs: You can take control over what you would like to work on, or you can leave it all to me- no thinking involved! All you need to do is show up and I will take care of the rest.

  • If you would like to take control, you choose which areas of the body you’d like to focus on (hamstrings, back, core, hips, etc), which poses to incorporate, which part of the practice to spend the most time on.

  • Micro-adjustments for optimal alignment and engagement. I guide visually and auditorily, and focus on your positioning throughout every pose.

  • Easier to focus on progression- as I get to know your body, I will better understand what we need to work on to help you reach your goals.

Semi-Private & Small Group

  • A feeling of connection while moving and learning together

  • Customized yoga sequence designed specifically for your group or event (no 2 classes will be the exact same).

  • I will work with you to decide which areas of the body you’d like to focus on, which poses to incorporate, which part of the practice to spend the most time on.

  • Class times that fit your schedules

  • Moving at a pace that everyone can keep up with. If you need time to rest during the class, you have the opportunity to do so and then rejoin when you are ready

  • Demonstrating different variations and modifications of poses so that they are accessible to the entire group

  • More verbal cueing, as I try my best to give everyone equal attention for physical adjustments

  • Ask me questions at the end of class

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Book a class with me or take one of my online Yoga Student Training Programs. I have a lot of experience teaching absolute beginners. It’s important to build a solid foundation as you learn yoga so that you develop proper movement patterns and understand how to engage your body in different poses. I would be honoured to get you started on your yoga journey!

  • Not at all- do not be discouraged by this! I work with you to guide you at the level you are currently at, working on building a strong foundation and then progressing from there. I am with you every step of the way to patiently guide and support you without judgement or criticism. Improved flexibility, athleticism and coordination can be developed over time- they are NOT a prerequisite to start practicing yoga!

  • After you fill out your booking form, I will contact you and we can chat more about this. If you are new to yoga or new to my teaching, I would recommend starting with a gentle Hatha or Iyengar style and then trying other styles from there.

  • I want to make sure all of your questions are answered. Please fill out a booking form request a consultation with me. We can schedule a free 20 min consult to discuss your any further questions you may have.

  • Although I do recommend a yoga mat, it isn’t absolutely necessary. I can work with what you have while you decide what is best for you to purchase. If you want to jump in with two feet, I recommend purchasing a yoga mat, yoga strap, 2 yoga blocks and a yoga bolster. You can use my affiliate code to B Yoga and Halfmoon yoga: YOGAALIGNMENT15 for 15% off

  • Finding an instructor that is right for you is so important to your yoga journey. It is important that you resonate with your instructor- from the sound of their voice, to their level of patience, to the way they explain and cue postures. I hope that my style of teaching resonates with you. Before we schedule a class together, we can discuss your previous experience and make sure you are comfortable. I will do my absolute best to ensure your experience in my class is a positive one!

  • Before we begin, I will send you a questionnaire to fill out and send back to me. This will give me a general idea of what you are looking for and how I will conduct and sequence our class. We will chat a bit before we begin our first class then I will guide you through a full class. After class we will discuss your experience and I can get direct feedback from you before we schedule future classes.

  • Please cancel or reschedule before noon EST, the day before our scheduled class. If this is not provided, you will be charged for the full class. Please email me as soon as you know that you need to cancel or reschedule the class to avoid any charges.

  • The 8 class package is a great way to get a save a bit $ on private classes. By purchasing an 8 class package, you will need to use all 8 classes within a year from purchase. You can purchase and then wait to schedule, schedule one class at a time or schedule them all- it is up to you. Most of my students schedule the first 1 or 2 classes, and schedule more as needed. You can schedule your classes by emailing me.