FAQs

How long have you been teaching?

I have 20 years of teaching experience in various educational roles, such as a Medical Social Worker, University Counselor, Family Advocacy Program Coordinator, Exceptional Family Member Coordinator, Girl Scout Leader, Elementary School Yoga Teacher, U. S. Airmen Fitness Improvement Program Trainer, Personal Trainer, and Yoga Teacher.

What can I expect in one of your classes?

The classes are led in a positive, energetic, safe, educational manner. For the most part, the student(s) will have the opportunity to center themselves. A gentle, whole body warm-up will be provided. Thereafter, the student(s) will have the opportunity to learn their personal asanas (postures). Lastly, the student(s) will integrate the whole body in stillness.

What kind of classes do you offer?

Do you have a schedule of classes?

Yes, we have a robust monthly schedule. Please feel free to…

How can I sign up for a class?

For private, semi-private, master trainings, and online coaching, send your inquiries by email.

What do I bring to class?

Wear comfortable clothing for movement. Yoga props are available for your use. Participants are encouraged to bring water and small towel. Friends are always welcome!

Can I still exercise even though I am mending an injury?

This will certainly depend on the type of injury that your body has sustained. Many of us will experience some sort of injury throughout our lives.

Please consult your physician first and learn how to properly recover from the particular injury. When consulting your physician, please be sure to ask: “What activities are safe for me to do while mending this injury?”

There are many creative ways to safely work around an injury. A while ago, I injured my right foot, while playing with my children. Consequently, this injury affected my training for a running event. In fact, I had to pull out of a couple of road races, until I was given medical clearance to engage in high impact activities again. I figured out how to maintain my personal cardiovascular conditioning endurance by coming up with a list of doable low-impact exercises that will not harm my foot, such as Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Yoga/Fitness, Biking, or Swimming.

Please be sure to maintain open lines of communication between you, your doctor and fitness professional, so that a proper plan can be designed to meet all of your health and fitness needs.

I really would like to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding, but I do not know how to swim.

You can definitely learn all of the basics in shallow waters. You will be required to wear a U. S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. The life vest will be available upon request. Also, learn how to swim. Swim lessons are offered at your local community pool. In fact, I learned to swim as an adult, so that I can confidently explore water activities in Okinawa with my family, friends, and now clients.

I would like to lose weight. How do I get started?

Keep in mind that 90% of weight loss involves wholesome nutrition and the other 10% involves physical activity. I encourage intuitive ways to nourish the body that promotes both fitness and vitality. We can start by developing weekly habits over the course of three months.

What can I do at home to keep my muscles loose?

I highly recommend my clients to develop a personal yoga practice that targets both large and small muscle groups. A Yin Yoga practice is a slow paced practice, which focuses on holding particular poses from 1-5 minutes. Yin Yoga helps to soften and unravel the connective tissues around the joints, as well as the fascia that covers the muscles and organs in the body. As a Certified Personal Trainer and 500HR Register Yoga Teacher, I have the knowledge and practical skill set to design and individualize a fitness and yoga programs that meets the clients’ needs and interests.

Is it normal to feel tingling and/or numbing sensations, while holding a yoga pose?

No, if you experience tingling and/or numbing sensations in your body while holding a yoga pose, I strongly advise to carefully come out of that pose. I am always happy to offer an alternative pose. The tingling and/or numbing sensations indicate that there is a compressed nerve somewhere. Therefore, nerve compression sustained for a long period of time can result in irreversible nerve damage. So, please be careful and listen to your body. Ultimately, you are an expert of your own physical body.