The Seeds

Certified Private & Group Yoga Teacher & Mindfulness Guide

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 a long-term unhealthy relationship. I often turned to fitness as a coping mechanism, and would literally run away from the overwhelming frustration, 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 as if the glow from that candlelit class relit the light within me. It got me through the cold months as an enjoyable way to escape, spend time with myself, reconnect with friends, and eventually, find the courage to speak up, admit my unhappiness, and reclaim my independence.

As I continued practicing several types of yoga over the years, it gradually evolved from an escape and release to a workout routine, a flowing connection to my body, to then noticing the physical, mental, and emotional effects, and eventually, leading to a more balanced, fulfilling lifestyle of deeper presence and awareness. 

My mat is where I work through difficult times and celebrate happy ones. Yoga and meditation help calm my anxieties, reduce irregular sleep patterns, negate negative self-image, and relieve struggles with overexertion and disordered eating habits. 

By gaining a deeper awareness and appreciation of my body, mind, and spirituality, I discovered self-confidence off the mat. 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, thanks to years of personal practice and with gratitude for the life changing experiences I've had in yoga teacher trainings, I proudly lead yoga classes of all sizes, workshops, cacao ceremonies, meditations, breathwork, and even mentor future yoga teachers in training. I 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 daily, but a practice that 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. 

As a yoga teacher, I aim to instill the belief that yoga is more than a physical practice, it is a way of life. I aspire to connect with students, intuitively adapt to their capabilities, offer respect, inspire growth, and boost confidence with an explorational experience. As I have been told, I hold a space that is motivating, yet calming and nurturing. 

I founded RoseUp Yoga as an outlet to share the benefits that yoga provides on AND off the mat and spread peace, love, and light through this ancient practice. 

Follow "The Story" below to learn more about my journey. Let's RiseUp together and embrace who we are!