Trainings & Certifications

  • Oct 2011 Radiant Child Family Yoga 1-3 Training in Asheville, NC w/Shakta Khalsa, ERYT. 22 Hours, Certificate 

  • Feb 2012 Zensational Kids, Yoga for ADD/ADHD/Autism, SPD and other differently-abled kids Training in Clearwater, FL at Yoga Village w/Shakta Khalsa & Allison Morgan, OT, RYT. 25 Hours, Certificate 

  • Apr 2012 Happily Ever Now Training in Austin, TX at Yoga Yoga w/Shakta Khalsa, ERYT. 22 Hours, Certificate 

  • Oct 2012 Zensational Kids, Pediatric Yoga Training in Richmond, VA through Summit Professional Education w/Allison Morgan, OT, RYT. 6 Hours, Certificate 

  • Jun 2012 Yoga for Addiction Leadership Training in Richmond, VA at Project Yoga Richmond w/Niki Meyers. 20 Hours, Certified Y12SR Yoga Teacher & Space Holder 

  • Mar 2013 Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level 1 Training in Richmond, VA at Yoga Source w/Jennifer Munyer, RYT. 30 Hours, Certificate 

  • Apr 2013 Level 1 Yoga Fit Training Level 1 in Midlothian, VA at Midlothian Athletic Club w/Brandon Garnett, RYT. 20 Hours, Certificate 

  • Apr 2013 Upper & Lower Body Anatomy in Richmond, VA at Om On Yoga w/Jane Bahneman, CPT, CES, ERYT500 of Blue Nectar Studios. 12 Hours, Certificate 

  • Jun 2013 Radiant Child Family Yoga 200 Hour Certification w/Yoga Alliance. This gave me the RYT200 and RCYT (Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher) designations 

  • Jul 2013 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training in Richmond, VA at Project Yoga Richmond w/Leslie Lytle, RYT of Om Mama. 30 Hours, Certificate 

  • Nov 2013 Therapeutic Principles of Sequencing for Yoga Therapy in Charlotte, NC at the Yoga Shala w/Hollace Stephenson, RYT 

  • Jan 2014 CPR/AED Training w/American Red Cross at Midlothian Athletic Club, Certificate 

  • Feb 2014 Kundalini Workshop, “Moving Into Clearer & Deeper Space” in Richmond, VA w/Kartar Khalsa, RYT. 3 CEU’s (Continuing Education) 

  • Mar 2014 Spring Ayurveda Training in Charlotte, NC at The Holistic Yoga Therapy Institute. 12 Hours, Certificate

  • Mar 2014 Restorative Yoga Master Teacher Training in Boston, MA at Back Bay Yoga w/Judith Lasater, PHD, PT, RYT, C-IAYT. 30 Hours Relax & Renew, Certification 

  • Apr 2014 Street Yoga Teacher Training (for youth affected by addiction, poverty,  trauma & homelessness) in Richmond, VA at Project Yoga Richmond w/Ivy Katz, RYT. 14 Hours, Certification

  • Jun 2014 Anatomy & Physiology in Richmond, VA at Project Yoga Richmond with Dr Ariele Foster 8 hrs CEU's, Continuing Education

  • Jul 2014 Anatomy & Physiology Training in Richmond, VA at Project Yoga Richmond w/Dr Ariele Foster, PT, RYT. 8 Hours, Certificate 

  • Sept 2014 Yoga For Seniors in Charlotte, NC at the Holistic Yoga Therapy Institute w/Carol Krucoff, C-IAYT, RYT & Kimberly Carson, MPH, C-IAYT, RYT. 15 Hours, Certificate 

  • Nov 2014 Yoga Nidra Teacher Training in Charlotte, NC at The Holistic Yoga Therapy Institute w/Chrys Kubb, PT, C-IAYT, RYT. 15 Hours, Certificate 

  • Dec 2014 Structural Anatomy of Yoga in Charlotte, NC at The Holistic Yoga Therapy Institute w/Chrys Kubb, PT, C-IAYT, RYT. 15 Hours, Certificate 

  • Jan 2015 Structural Anatomy of Upper Quarter in Charlotte, NC at The Holistic Yoga Therapy Institute w/Chrys Kubb, PT, C-IAYT, RYT. 15 Hours, Certificate 

  • Feb 2015 Structural Anatomy of Lower Quarter in Charlotte, NC at The Holistic Yoga Therapy Institute w/Chrys Kubb, PT, C-IAYT, RYT. 15 Hours, Certificate 

  • Mar 2015 Hands On Assisting for Yoga Therapy in Charlotte, NC at The Holistic Yoga Therapy Institute w/Chrys Kubb, PT, C-IAYT, RYT. 12 Hours, Certificate 

  • Jun 2015 Yoga For Cancer in Charlotte, NC at The Holistic Yoga Therapy Institute. 16 Hours, Certificate 

  • Jun 2015 Yoga Therapy Certification (C-IAYT) w/The International Association of Yoga Therapists 

  • Nov 2015 Yoga & Pilates For Older Adults in Richmond, VA through Summit Professional Education w/Catherine Lewan. 6 Hours, CEU’s (Continuing Education) 

  • Apr 2016 Trauma Informed Yoga in Richmond, VA at Project Yoga Richmond w/Jay Fields, M.A., ERYT. 6 Hours, CEU’s (Continuing Education) 

  • Jul 2016 Yoga In Schools Training in Massachusetts at Kripalu. 75 Hours, KYIS Certification

  • Oct 2016 National Kids Yoga Conference in Washington, DC (2 days). Attended various lectures & workshops. 16 Hours, CEU’s (Continuing Education) 

  • Jun 2017 The Art of Compassionate Facilitation in Richmond, VA at Project Yoga Richmond w/Dr Melody Moore 

  • Jul 2018 CPR/AED Training in Midlothian, VA at Midlothian Athletic Club w/The American Red Cross. Certification 

  • Aug 2018 Aqua Kriya Yoga Level 1 in Northern VA w/Camella Nair, C-IAYT, RYT. 18 Hours, Certification 

  • Oct 2018 Herbalism Training in Richmond, VA at Lucid Living w/Laura Baum 

  • Nov 2018 Reiki Level 1 in the Usui Lineage w/Adrianne Burke, Certificate 

  • May 2019 Reiki Level 2 in the Usui Lineage w/Adrianne Burke, Certificate 

  • Aug 2022 Health Coach Training w/Dr Sears Wellness Institute, Certification 

  • Oct 2024 Sound Healing Training in Richmond, VA w/Alexandra Phillips of Indigo Wellness, Certification 

  • Jun 2026 Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Malaga, Spain w/Bex of Shanti Atma Yoga England. 100 Hours study in Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine, certification

Retreats

Past Retreats I’ve Attended & Taught At

  • 2008 Yoga/Reflexology Retreat in Cape Charles, VA w/RYT Rebecca Horde and Reflexologist Thalia Moser

  • 2010 Yoga/SUP Retreat in OBX at Spa Koru in Hatteras, NC w/Jennifer Daly of Anahata Yoga Center of Williamsburg, VA

  • 2011 Yoga/Detox Retreat at Ama Tierra in Costa Rica w/Jill Ruttenburg AHG, Herbalist, Intuitive Healer, Yoga Teacher, Massage Therapist

  • 2018 The Health & Wellness Retreat, Anarchapulco Conference at the Princess Mundo Imperial in Acapulco, MX. Taught daily sunrise/sunset beach yoga, gave a lecture on Childhood Trauma and a workshop for Trauma Stored In The Body

  • 2025 Karmady Yoga Retreat to Isla Mujeres, MX. Taught yoga and held a workshop on Childhood Trauma

  • 2026 Karmady Yoga Retreat to Belize. Taught yoga.

  • 2026 Spring Weekend Retreat at Lake Gaston, NC. Taught yoga and gave a sound bath

  • 2026 Yin Yoga Teacher Training & Retreat in Malaga, Spain w/Bex of Shanti Atma Yoga of England. Assistant and Yoga Teacher, offering lymphatic flow in the mornings and yoga in the evenings after training.

Upcoming Retreats

  • Weekend Lake Gaston Retreats (usually one per season)

  • My Beloved Baja Oct 2027 in Todos Santos, BCS, MX @ Hidden Leaf Baja

Stay tuned for more retreat offerings!