About Elemental Yoga

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Movement has always been part of my life. Growing up, I played just about every sport you can imagine—hockey, football, golf, tennis, lacrosse. Being active wasn’t just something I did; it was how I stayed grounded, challenged myself, and managed stress.

As life became busier, that rhythm slowly faded. Daily movement turned into occasional workouts and weekend activity. Over time, my body began to feel the strain—and so did my nervous system. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I had lost a reliable way to release stress and reset.

Yoga entered my life as a physical solution. I wanted to move better, feel stronger, and ease the aches that came from years of pushing my body hard. What I didn’t expect was how quickly the mental shift followed. With consistent practice, I noticed more energy, clearer focus, and a sense of calm that stayed with me throughout the week.

Yoga became more than movement—it became a way to support both my body and my mind in a sustainable, long-term way.

Growing up, I dealt with a lot of health challenges. I always wanted to dance and do gymnastics, but physically I wasn’t able to. I had a baby quite young, and there wasn’t much space to figure out what I enjoyed or what I was passionate about. I remember being asked when I was about 21, “What do you enjoy doing?” and realizing I honestly didn’t have an answer. The first few years of being a mom were very challenging, and for a long time I felt lost.

I came to yoga in 2016 after moving back home and trying to re-establish myself. I had never practiced before; I simply wanted to try something new.

I remember my first class so clearly. For an entire hour, I didn’t think about anything other than what I was doing. It felt like the first time in a long while that I could truly breathe.

Beyond the mental clarity, the physical benefits began to unfold as well. I felt better overall, and for the first time, I felt like I had found something that was just for me. I became deeply interested in the shapes, the mechanics, and everything that went into each pose. Yoga helped me reconnect with myself and led me to an incredible community—people who eventually became friends.

Yoga truly changed the course of my life, and I’m passionate about sharing that with others in whatever way they’re open to receiving it. I believe yoga can meet you exactly where you are—there is at least a piece of it for everyone.