OUR GOLDEN HEART

THIS IS OUR WHY

WHAT IS GOLDEN HEART?

My first yoga experience was not unlike the typical first-time yoga student. There I was, in a crowded room, a borrowed mat under me, my body awkwardly searching for the proper position in the poses.

From that first awkward yoga experience, however, something sparked within me that I had not felt before, despite my life-long love and commitment to exercise. While inelegantly stretching my body into those first few poses, I experienced a feeling much like being in the bowl of heaven, surrounded by mountains. Beneath me, I felt the earth and the ground of my path. Gazing up I saw the mountain that was mine to climb, my journey. I felt a true coming home within. I felt inspired knowing the pure sense of purpose within my heart. I felt called to spread the healing joy of yoga.

One month after my first yoga class, I began teacher training. Within three months I had ten friends practicing yoga in my garage. From the very beginning, I knew the only place that matters in yoga is within.

As I embark on my journey of Joyful Breath Yoga, I am truly blessed to have the unconditional love of my beloved husband and soul mate, Tom. He, along with our four children, continues to support me as I spread the joy of yoga. I have the gift of my husband, children and parents as my students. My heart is filled with joy as I watch them embrace their own yoga practice.

I have now come full circle, with my studio again in my garage. But now, instead of just a few students in one place, I will have students join me from throughout the world, practicing together, learning the joy of yoga. As we strengthen our bodies together we can receive the graces from God above, we can send out our loving spirit and energy into the world and be the change the world is crying out for!

Namaste!

TRAINING BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• – Journeyed to India to train and study with Yoga Master Dr. Jeyenthi Senthil for two week intensive one-on-one yoga and pranayama/breath work training.
• -Trigger Point SMRT-CORE certified
• -YogaFit – Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Training
• -YogaFit Pre-Natal/Post-Natal Training
• -YogaFit Kids Yoga Training
• -YogaFit Senior Training
• -YogaFit Anatomy and Alignment
• -Group Fitness Certification AFTA
• -Pilates Certification – Personal Best Pilates
• -PIYO Training – Powder Blue Production
• -Zumba Fitness Training – Zumba Fitness llc
• -Senior Training through Silvers Sneakers:
• -Yoga Stretch 1 & 2
• -Muscular Strength Range of Motion
• -Cardio Circuit
• -Silver Splash Aqua Training
• -BS in Commercial Graphics
• -Pittsburg State University

“The Official Yoga Instructor of the Kansas City Chiefs National Football Team”

• -Yoga training for the players of the Kansas City Chiefs Football Team
• -Partner with NFL Chiefs player Branden Albert for community outreach: “Yoga on the Rooftop” and “Yoga for Teen Athletes” at the Zen Zone.

“As a corporate yoga and pilates trainer, I am able to help employees alleviate stress, insomnia, improve their mental clarity and creativity in the workplace, as well as becoming stronger in body, mind and spirit.”

• -Yoga Instructor at ZenZone Yoga Studio, Lees Summit MO
• -Sponsored Yoga retreat “Journey of Joy – India” – Two week cultural, culinary and yoga retreat visiting the cities of Dehli, Agra, Rishikesh, Rumitek, and Darjaleeng.
• -Jade Pro Ambassador.
• -Collaborated with Dr. Jeyenthi Senthil as the English voice for 12 part Audio Meditation Series for Dr. Jeyenthi’s site 101years.com
• -Corporate Yoga Trainer for JMA Technologies, International Association of Plastics Distribution, ARMA International.
• -Partner with Lee’s Summit School District Before and After School Program – District wide Summer Kids Yoga Program
• -Partner with City of Lee’s Summit “Yoga in the Streets” series and member of the Cultural Arts Committee
• Yoga trainer for Lees Summit North High School Boys Cross Country Team
• Yoga trainer for Blue Springs High School Volleyball Team
• -Partner with Lululemon Athletica for promotional classes

“I love having both the yin and the yang in my life so teach the active yoga classes along with the slow and meditative.”

• Continuing Education:
• Workshops with yoga masters: Brian Kest, Sadie Nardini, Max Stromm, Shiva Rea, and Dr. Jeyanthi Senthil

• Attended first annual Wake-Up Festival in Estes Park Colorado. Workshops there included Mark Nepo, Rick Hanson, Sandra Ingerman, Adyashanti, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Carolyn Myss, Jack Kornfield, David Whyte.

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