The Seeds

Certified Private and Group Yoga Teacher

Journey to Inner Peace

My yoga journey began at a time when it was everything I didn't know I needed, Living in Chicago in 2011, I struggled to rediscover who I was after losing myself in an unhealthy relationship. I often turned to fitness as a coping mechanism. and would literally run away from the overwhelming frustration of it all, jogging through the streets of South Side Chicago until it felt like I was free. That winter, a friend invited me to a heated yoga studio and it was like the glow from this candlelit class relit the flame within me. It got me through the cold months as a hobby, a way to escape, spend time with myself, reconnect with friends, and eventually, find the courage to admit my unhappiness and reclaim my independence.

Over the years, yoga for me evolved from an escape and release to a workout routine, into a lifestyle that has benefited me physically, mentally, and emotionally. My mat is where I work through difficult times and celebrate happy ones. It helps calm my anxieties, reduce irregular sleep, address restrictive eating habits, and dissolve negative self-image. By gaining a deeper understanding of my body, mind, and spirituality, I’ve discovered self-confidence. The girl who pretended not to understand elementary school math because she was too shy to admit she couldn't see the blackboard and too embarrassed to wear glasses. Now, I lead daily yoga classes, workshops, cacao ceremonies, meditations, and am no longer afraid to share my voice and speak my truth. My journey is still in progress and I continue to learn and grow but what was once purely physical has positively transformed my entire being. It has allowed me to find inner peace, reconnect with myself, and accept who I truly am. 

A calling to share these beautiful benefits and help others ignite their inner fire led me to complete my 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certification in 2022. Immersed in the most authentic teacher training I could have imagined, I spent a month long journey in Bali, embracing the culture and following my purpose, a truly life changing experience!

As a yoga teacher, I hope to instill the belief that yoga truly is for every body. I aspire to connect with my students, intuitively adapt to their capabilities, inspire growth, boost confidence, and create an explorational personal experience. 

I founded RoseUp Yoga as an outlet to share the benefits that yoga provides on AND off the mat and spread peace and love through this practice. Follow "The Story" below to learn more about my JoUrney! 

Namaste, Roses