Yoga has been a part of my life since I was 12 years old. Twenty years later I am still enthusiastically on the path. Over a decade ago a prophetic dream led me to northern India where I was introduced to Parmarth Niketan www.parmarth.com and Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Muniji. After a six month internship in India I completed my first teacher certification. Parmarth Niketan means abode of those who are of service to humanity and this is the foundation of my practice and teachings. My passion for community connection led me to the teachings of Anusara Yoga. And Acro-Yoga. Both schools empower practitioners to deeply connect, play and communicate. These are the virtues that are essential for this time in history. I co-founded the Shakti Yoga Shala at Big Basin Vineyards (www.bigbasinvineyards.com) where we host continuing education trainings & retreats on yoga, wine appreciation and energy therapy. The Shakti Yoga Shala gives a portion of its income and conducts fundraisers for the Divine Shakti Foundation, which is a subsidiary of Parmarth Niketan. The main function of this foundation is to build a girl's orphanage in Rishikesh, India.