how yoga found you: In a state of pain, inside and out searching for a fuller way to live in my body.

what nurtures you: Immersing in deep study with my teachers; quiet, tender moments with my 3 boys; and meaningful, hot, sweaty, vinyasa yoga.

places i love: Any yoga mat (not picky), Cleveland, Siesta Key, Lake Erie, Inner Bliss and Starbucks.

I can't get enough of... soy chai lattes.

I learn... when pushed to my edge.

I smile when... someone I love is giggling.

A source of joy for me is... watching growth... my boys, my students, my marriage, my friendships...

I am grateful for: Marc Lyons, he saved my life 22 years ago and inspires me to be the best version of myself every day.

My favorite pose is... headstand, when I can see the world upside down, from a different perspective!

Life is too short to... not listen to your belly/intuition.

There is nothing better than... sweat, to soften the hardness.

words that i try to live by... be the love and give generously.

a defining moment in my life: Quitting my job and committing my life to growing Inner Bliss!

I love... my sweet husband; Cooper and Brennen; Inner Bliss; a warm breeze; sand in my toes; a soy chai; and yoga!

favorite song lyrics: "Don't fear the night time, cause the monsters know that you're divine" -M. Franti

playing on my ipod: Michael Franti, U2, Rara Avis, Mary J. Blige, MC Yogi, will.i.am, Black Eyed Peas, Moby, Krishna Das, Counting Crows, Donna DeLory, G. Love, Jason Mraz...

the best yoga class i ever experienced... was taught with honesty, vulnerability, acceptance and inspiration!

favorite day of the week is... Thursday, because of the sweet anticipation!

What no one knows about me: I have a BA in English and mild dyslexia.

I am so passionate about... turning people on to yoga!

Books I believe in: How Yoga Works, A Life Worth Breathing, Oh, The Places You'll Go, Meditations From the Mat...