My devoted commitment to the path of yoga began around the same time I fell in love with another form of movement meditation, surfing, and for years was drawn to travel from my home in New Jersey to Costa Rica during the winter months. Each year I spent in Costa Rica, I immersed myself more deeply in my study of yoga and experienced how profoundly it changed my life. I slowly began to transform from constantly looking outside myself for happiness to experiencing the joy that comes from within when I am totally immersed in the flow. My teachers in Santa Teresa, Cris, Catie and Tammy introduced me to the true meaning of yoga, as a journey towards oneness with the self and all of creation, and planted the seeds that inspired me to explore teaching. For many years I have taught and counseled children and teens, always gravitating towards to the same essential goal of helping people free themselves from restrictive thought and behavior patterns that keep them disconnected from their inner knowledge. I am so grateful to have found a new home here in Encinitas, and a new way to help others connect more deeply to their authentic selves, using the body and breath to help shed all that clouds our true nature.

I’ve studied and am influenced by many different styles, including Kundalini, Jivamukti, Anusara and Ashtanga, but it was when I was introduced to Shiva Rea and her innovative style, Prana Flow, that I knew I had found the divine foundation to help me enter as deeply as I could into the flow of yoga. What resonates with me about this

progressive, evolutionary vinyasa style is the freedom I have to explore the inner intelligence of my own body and bring fluidity to my movements while working with alignment energetically as it unfolds within the flow. This complete freedom and creativity finds union with a disciplined, unwavering devotion to the path, also honoring the classical foundations of yoga.

I am currently working towards my 500- hour certification with Shiva Rea, highly aware that the path of yoga is a lifelong journey. I am continually inspired by other yoga teachers such as Gurmukh and Dharma Mittra and my teachers here at Yoga Swami: Kristen, Andrew and Jennifer.  As I begin to embody the truth that we are all connected, I have been able to open my eyes and heart to experience that every day, every moment, I am blessed to be inspired by so many people who are devoted to living their truth, sharing their passions, and contributing positive energy to the world.

My hope and intention is to offer creative classes that follow a sutra or theme, weaving asana, pranayama, meditation, chakra work, music, poetry and spontaneous movement to help awaken the connection to the inner current of bliss and guiding intelligence we all share.  I am devoted to continually evolving in my own practice and to working with anyone interested in bringing yoga into their lives in whatever form feels right; whether that is attending class, developing a home practice, creating occasional workshops focused around specific interests and needs, or working individually on an ongoing basis…

please email me at pranaflowleucadia@gmail.com or call 760-846-4848 for more information and to arrange a free consultation…I work on a sliding scale and love to do trades as well.

“Liberation comes when you drown yourself in the nectar of who you are” – Chris Tompkins