“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
– Ghandi
A Chapter of My Personal Story
I am a survivor of sexual abuse/assault. When I was younger, my sense of worth was taken from me. I didn't believe I was of use in this world.
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It is said, "what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger." I believed this for many years. My inner child was told this, time and time again. "Suck it up", "move on", "it's not that bad", all the sayings that didn't let me feel what I needed to feel, until I found yoga, or shall I say, when yoga found me.
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Now, I think differently. I am needed in this world. I help those who have been sexually assaulted find their voice, find themselves, to free themselves from the belittling that can overwhelm.
My Experience
I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years and always wanted to be a yoga teacher.
It took some time before I was able to move forward with doing this.
Certifications
2019
Registered yoga teacher (RYS200).
Received my certification from Almaden Yoga in San Jose, CA.
I studied under Anuja Chaudri and Nate Jones.
2020
I received my laughter yoga certification.
2020
I had logged over 30 volunteer hours and was named "Volunteer of the Year" with the San Jose Library: Edenvale Branch.
2019 - 2021
I worked with The Art of Yoga Project
2021
I am an advanced trauma certified yoga teacher. I have my certification with Collective Resilience yoga under Hala Khouri, Kyra Haglund and RW Alves.