Our Teachers

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I was first introduced to yoga 10 years ago and did it occasionally  or in bursts of interest that changed with life’s varied transitions.  When I began a more regular practice, I fully realized the physical,  mental, emotional and spiritual benefits yoga provides. The more  consistent my practice…the better I feel! Committing to a daily yoga  practice lead me to pursue yoga teacher training—I completed my RYT-200  training summer 2017. I am so grateful for all my teachers along the  way, the teachings, the yoga community and the opportunity to share this  ancient practice with others. Off my yoga mat I’m sharing life with my  husband Seth, our son Luke, our daughter Langdon and two goofy yellow  labs. A native of Raleigh, I’ve now called Clayton home for nearly 20  years.  

I first came to yoga for physical exercise about six years ago but soon realized that it was so much more than bending and sweating and I just fell in love with it. Yoga quiets and calms my mind and gives me peace and emotional contentment while building physical strength and flexibility. Through my practice, I have gained balance in my life and it has taught me to let go of that which does not serve me. Yoga harmonizes my body, mind and spirit and has become a part of my daily life. My passion for yoga led me to yoga teacher training at Glow, completing my RYT-200 certification in the winter of 2018. The training changed my life and brought such wonderful people into my world! I am so grateful to be a member of the Glow family and am looking forward to sharing my love of yoga with others in the community. As your yoga practice guide, you will find my style to be challenging yet supportive, directed

yet adaptable to your goals, energizing yet peaceful, and welcoming to those who are advanced or those new to yoga. When I am not practicing, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children, enjoying a glass (or two) of wine with friends, reading, going to the gym and traveling.

I first practiced yoga about 4 years ago. I started practicing regularly at a very stressful time in my life.  I have always been active and enjoy training and working out.  Nothing was as inclusive and functional as yoga has been for me.   It has been a balancing force in my life, making me a calmer, happier person.  After practicing and seeing first hand the benefits of yoga, I got my RYT-200 and have been teaching since January of 2017.  I also received my teaching certification in Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga in April of 2017.  I am also certified in prenatal yoga.  I am reminded daily of all the benefits of a continuous yoga practice and am excited to get to share it with my students.  Outside of the studio, I share my time with my wonderful husband, two lovely children and dog. I love to metalsmith, can, quilt and generally be creative.  

I came to yoga almost 15 years ago as a college senior looking for spiritual fulfillment. After that first class, I was hooked and not long after graduation became a regular face at the new studio in my hometown on Long Island. In yoga I found a place to strengthen my body, quiet my mind, and fill my soul. After moving to North Carolina I took classes locally, and cultivated a regular home practice that lasted until having my first child in June 2016. I was introduced to Glow shortly after the doors opened and have never left, becoming one of the studio’s first yoga teacher training graduates. I love using all the props and regularly incorporate them into my practice. Through teacher training, I developed a regular meditation practice in addition to my asana practice. I plan expand professionally by taking an 85-hour prenatal yoga training in hopes of helping pre and postnatal mothers. My classes often include the use of props to deepen and support our experience of yoga!  Before becoming a yoga teacher, I worked as a journalist, news writer, and freelance content writer. I enjoy being outside with my nature-loving toddler, reading books (mostly nonfiction), and listening to podcasts. 

I have practiced yoga off for about 9 years, but have had a more consistent, committed practice for the past two years. These past two years I have come to develop a true passion for yoga, as I have found it to quiet my mind, calm my nerves, and soothe my soul even in the noisiest, busiest seasons of life. I love the spiritual element that comes with yoga. The desire to deepen my own practice and gain the knowledge and confidence to share it with others is what inspired me to pursue my RYT-200. I am excited to meet new people and share my passion with others! I hope my yoga classes help people in the same way that yoga has helped me. I love spending time with my husband and three dogs, long walks/hikes (not on the beach, but pretty much everywhere else), enjoying good food and wine, live music and musical theatre, watching movies (especially all of the Star Wars movies- the Empire Strikes back is the best), all things related to Harry Potter, online shopping, reading, and traveling. My dream vacation would be a trip to Europe full of good food and good drink. I'm excited to connect with our community as a teacher and continue learning!