A solid connection with mind and body began early in life as a top-ranked US national downhill ski racer. After finishing a successful athletic career, I attended my first yoga class in 2002 and began to build a foundation around body movement and breath.&nbsp;I have been practising yoga and meditating intensively over the last 7 years with over 500 hours of teacher training with <a href="http://www.yogiashokananda.com">Yogi Ashokananda</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, I’ve gained valuable global experience living, and working across four geographies (USA -California /Australia-Sydney /Asia/ and the UK) while transitioning the experience of a professional athlete, engineer, coach, corporate trainer/presenter to teaching yoga, and meditation. I enjoy helping others find opportunities for growth, by providing a challenging and nurturing&nbsp;environment where students can explore their boundaries, and overcome challenges both on and off the matt. I enjoy teaching yoga and meditation because it provides a shared environment which cultivates awareness which creates space for personal growth of both the student and teacher.&nbsp;