My yoga journey began in the winter of 2013 at a hot yoga studio in the ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago, OM on the RANGE. A co-worker invited me to join her for a vinyasa flow class at a studio near our office after work. Down to hang, curious about hot yoga and needing a shift in my routine—I was in. I wasn't really sure what to expect but after an hour of powerful breathing, deep stretching & mindful movement—I left the studio feeling both light and powerful, grounded and uplifted, present  and open. It was as though yoga unlocked a beautiful duality within me. A balance between strength and surrender, movement and stillness, effort and ease. Whatever this yoga thing was I had to have more of it.

I quickly became addicted to the yoga high. With each practice, I felt myself growing—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Yoga became a source of resilience, clarity, and transformation. This new high that excited me so much I wanted to share this good feeling with others. In the summer of 2016, I completed my teacher training and began teaching that fall. Since then, I've been devoted to sharing the power of moving meditation, helping others discover the strength, balance, and clarity that yoga can bring to their lives.

In 2019, I started YOGA with the OMIES to share yoga in a more open and approachable way. What started as an idea beyond the studio has grown into a place for people to come as they are and move together. For me, it’s never been about the space itself, but the energy we create when we practice side by side.

YOGA with the OMIES is about community and connection—about showing up for yourself while being surrounded by others who are doing the same. Whether you’re a curious beginner or an experienced yogi, this circle of OMIES is here to remind you that you’re not alone on your journey. Together, we celebrate movement, mindfulness, and the simple joy of being present with one another.