I'm lifted by those whose embodied wisdom still guides me this very day. Their desire to show up and be in service to their community and the world inspires me to strive to be just a little better each day. I'm eternally grateful for the teachings that they have so generously shared with their students and friends.
The Joy of Yoga School of Integrative Learning
Created by the founder of Breathe Together Yoga in Los Gatos, CA, Jennifer Prugh combines traditional Indian Hatha Yoga practices, energetic arts from Tibet and Nepal, and peer-reviewed scientific approaches to health and well-being to create the Joy of Yoga training program.
My 300 hour yoga teacher training here opened my mind and heart to the core of yoga practice beyond the physical shapes and forms. The program was taught and supported by various teachers with their in depth area of expertise: Jennifer Prugh, Noell Clark, Joanne Varni, Bridget Puchalsky, and more.
Core Power Yoga
While the concept of yoga entered my life when I was very young, it wasn't till 2015, after years of weight lifting and training that I began taking the practice seriously. I was looking for something to help me recover the physical stress that I put my body through. So I started taking classes regularly at a local Core Power. Eventually I wanted to know more about yoga and signed up for the 200 hour yoga teacher training program they offered.
This course, along with my personal training knowledge, cemented the functional style of my teaching.
Shaman's Light
Marti Spiegelman is an initiated wisdomkeeper, with over four decades of specialized training in indigenous technologies of consciousness. Equipped with advanced training in neurophysiology, psychology, anthropology, along with a BA in biochemistry from Harvard University and an MFA in graphic design from the Yale School of Art and Architecture, she created Shaman's Light-a training based in authentic shamanic wisdom and visionary skills to guide us to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
While I personally value my entire life experience (because that's what made me the person that I am today :) ), the five years I spent under Marti's mentoring and guidance was by far the most valuable and influential period of my life. It is not something I can simply describe in written words as it goes beyond our linear perceptions.
National Academy of Sports Medicine
I was unable to sit still and was ALWAYS on the go. I got into troubles, oh sooo much troubles! So the young athlete route was where I went. I loved to move, it made me feel alive! But somewhere along the way I checked out of my body... After giving birth to my son in 2009 (and after gaining 50lbs) I decided something needed to changed so I began training with a personal trainer. Amanda helped me to relearn my body and what it needs nutritionally. I underwent a transformation-I became aware of how I truly feel in my body; I learned how fucked up our food system is and started growing my own food; I learned good habits to take care of myself and my family.
And as the story goes, I want to help others do the same with my training as a personal trainer and corrective exercises specialist from National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Precision Nutrition
Created by Dr. John Berardi. Precision Nutrition (PN) helps clients all over the world discover the joys of living a fit, healthy life as well as to help thousands of professionals deliver this purpose to their own clients.
PN is research driven and real life tested and practiced.
What I personally love about PN and the reason why I chose to learn their methodology is because they teach sound and realistic strategies to help people achieve their health goals, not fad approaches.
I'm proud to hold a level one practitioner certification with PN to help my clients with their functional nutrition needs!