Bio

I am a long-time practitioner, student, and teacher of yoga and meditation in the lineage of T.K.V. Desikachar, who offered a breath-centered approach to mindful movement, with an emphasis on adapting the practice to suit the needs of the individual. I am also a certified instructor of Clinical Somatics (as developed by Thomas Hanna) that uses small, focused movements done very slowly to release patterns of muscular constriction. Recurring injuries and chronic pain are often a result of the way we stand, sit, and move our bodies. The more we repeat these postures and movements, the more deeply ingrained they become, leading to tension and discomfort. Somatics provides a way to undo these habits and establish ease in the body, thereby relieving pain. I maintain a private Clinical Somatics and Yoga Therapy practice and, until the outbreak of COVID-19, taught yoga and meditation in a variety of non-traditional settings, including hospitals, a Head Start program, and a homeless shelter. I now teach on-line. I am both a certified yoga therapist (through the International Association of Yoga Therapists) and a certified Viniyoga therapist. I am also certified as a postpartum corrective exercise specialist , and have trained in Dynamic Mindfulness for Stress Resilience with the Niroga Institute. Currently, I am deeply engaged in the study of Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, which emphasizes diet and lifestyle as the key to health and longevity.

Special experience

Until COVID-19 shut down NYC, I did a lot of work in the ultra orthodox Jewish communities of Brooklyn. These women often have 7 or 8 children by the time they reach 40, so I am very familiar with issues that can arise with multiple pregnancies and the postural imbalances that come with holding babies on one hip, nursing, etc.

Lived experiences

Until COVID-19 shut down NYC, I did a lot of work in the ultra orthodox Jewish communities of Brooklyn. These women often have 7 or 8 children by the time they reach 40, so I am very familiar with issues that can arise with multiple pregnancies and the postural imbalances that come with holding babies on one hip, nursing, etc.

Do you focus on serving the perinatal population?

No

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Perinatal fitness

Somatic Movement Practice, yoga

Types of classes

Virtual live group or private classes

Group classes

Private sessions

Hours

Flexible depending on client needs