The Seeds

Certified Private & Group Yoga Teacher & Mindfulness Coach

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 flame 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, to noticing the physical, mental, and emotional effects, and eventually leading to a more balanced, fulfilling lifestyle. 

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. 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 proudly lead yoga classes of all sizes, workshops, cacao ceremonies, meditations, breathwork, and mentor 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 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. 

A calling to share these beautiful benefits and help others ignite their inner fire led me to complete my 200-hour Yoga Teaching 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 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, 

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. Let's RiseUp together and embrace who we are!