Ohanah Yoga

Introduction: I started yoga for three reasons: 1. To supplement sports. 2. To reduce my extreme anxiety. 3. To break away from my eating disorder. Yoga helped me achieve all of these goals and it is my hope to help others do the same. Having studied Neuroscience under Dr. V.S. Ramachandran, I have a strong understanding of the brain and nervous system and how yoga can help to make you more resilient. Coming from an athletic and scientific background, the yoga instruction I provide is unique in that it incorporates a deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, injury prevention/management, and body compassion. I am certified in teaching vinyasa, hatha, pranayama, and restorative yoga and often fuse all three styles into one class for a full body-mind experience. Having studied extensively under Sara Deakin, I also offer adjustments to get you in proper alignment and to safely go deeper into poses. As a runner, surfer, and climber myself, I know the importance of keeping a healthy body and mind and have found that yoga is the best tool to do so. I teach from a scientific perspective, with a sense of spirituality sprinkled throughout. I enjoy teaching all ages but especially find teaching beginners and young adults to be the most rewarding, encouraging body positivity and empowering people to step into their strengths. I enjoy watching my clients grow in whatever endeavor they do. Whether I'm teaching a beginner or a seasoned athlete, it's an honor to guide people through yoga and meditation classes that help them feel calmer and accomplish more off of the yoga mat. I come from an athletic background where yoga helped me deal with stress, get in the zone, and stay healthy. This is my goal for my clients too. The most recent example of this is a climber in his mid-20s who came to one of my classes with knee pain. His doctor recommended opening up his hips to decrease his knee pain, and since working with him the pain in his knee as decreased to point where he is climbing at a high capacity again!