Private Yoga Instructors in Portland, ME

Hello! I am a Los Angeles-based yoga teacher who recently relocated to the east coast. Please keep reading to get my thoughts on teaching and the unique qualities of yoga. Yoga is not a one-size-fits-all practice. I use the one-on-one setting to tailor a session that matches my clients needs. I greatly encourage the intelligent use of props to enhance the effect of the practice. My clients are quite varied- office workers, martial arts students, seasoned yoga practitioners, body builders, chefs and so on. This is a testament to the effectiveness of yoga for anyone and everyone. The term "therapeutics" is overused these days, but what I will say is my goal with yoga is to lead students toward space in their body. Ultimately this often translates to a certain healing. Students come to me with varied circumstance, but a few common ones are: Lumbar/sacral pain Frozen shoulder/rotator cuff injuries Knee considerations including ligament/tendon tears and dislocation Hypermobility/a need for strength training Neck injuries, often stemming from past car accidents All the various circumstances brought upon by extended hours sitting in front of a computer. I love teaching, and I love helping people discover that they can play a role in their own healing. If you have specific area of focus, or simply want to deepen your practice, please reach out!

Welcome! I support busy women who struggle to make time for themselves through yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices. I know that just a few short moments of mindfulness can improve your entire day, and I am passionate about helping my busy students integrate mindful habits to relieve stress and create calm energy. As a 200hr RYT, I have been teaching vinyasa and gentle yoga for over a year, and I absolutely love what I do! I prioritize finding postures, pacing and breath work that my students feel most connected to and fulfilled by in their minds and bodies. Whether you are a beginner looking for stress relief or a seasoned practitioner looking to improve their arm balancing, I'm so excited to work together. I really look forward to meeting you, soon!

If you are seeking a personalized experience for yourself or an event (bachelorette weekend, birthday, wedding day, etc)...let’s connect! You decide where and when and I’ll be there! As an RYT 200, Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher, and now Aerial Yoga Teacher I incorporate my 20 years of experience with yoga to create an authentic and fulfilling practice for others. I am passionate about helping clients arrive where they are at, through meditation, poses, and breath work. My personal experience with yoga and Ayurveda has helped me overcome physical ailments, improve my overall health, and deepened my self-awareness. Our time together will allow you to work toward your physical, emotional, spiritual goals. My style is unique for those new to yoga, individuals, adults, children, couples, and small groups. I hold a certification through Yoga Alliance and lead with a trauma-informed practice. I am individually insured. I am also a school counselor with a masters in school counseling for students K-12. I have worked in the elementary and high school setting over the past 10 years. I use a variety of techniques from my yoga training to support the individual needs of children and used coaching skills with hundreds of students to help them apply and go to college. I am so fortunate to be able to incorporate yoga and mindfulness into the educational setting. I also train staff on a variety of topics to support the needs of students. Yoga and wellness coaching is a passion, and compliments my full time schedule. *Discounts are offered to repeat clients or clients who book more than one session.