My Journey to a Peaceful Way of Being

Where It All Began

For many years, I lived what appeared to be a wonderful life. But beneath the surface, I was struggling. I was looking outside myself for happiness and validation, pushing through stress, and losing touch with what truly mattered.

Eventually, life brought me to a place where I knew something needed to change.

My journey toward healing began when I learned to slow down, quiet my mind, and reconnect with myself. Through mindfulness, yoga, and my relationship with nature, I discovered a different way of experiencing life—one rooted in peace, self-compassion, and being present.

It wasn't a straight path. There were plenty of moments when I stumbled, but each one taught me something valuable about myself. I began to understand that peace wasn't something I needed to chase. It was something I could cultivate within myself.

Today, these practices are part of how I live, and they're at the heart of the work I share with others.

My journey has taught me that when we nurture our entire being, we change not only how we feel, but how we experience life and connect with the world around us.

Author

Books
Your Morning Ritual. Mindful Habits for Peace & Resilience

Articles/Photography
Wildlife Conservation Society
Blog Contributor – “Shifting Perspective”

Yoga Instruction

Founder of Yoga in the Park
Portland, OR

Founder of Yoga in the Park
Central Park, NY

Full-time Instructor
Starr Yoga
West Hartford, CT

Rooftop Yoga Instructor
The Standard East Village
New York, NY

Floor Lead Support
Yoga Flow SF: Ocean Studio
San Francisco, CA

Environmental Jobs and Volunteerism

Founder and Guide
Nature Heart Retreats

Conservation Volunteer
Phinda Private Game Reserve
South Africa

Environmental Point Person
Patagonia

Sustainable Fashion

Director of NYC Events
Global Fashion Exchange
New York, NY

Sustainable Clothing Designer/Stylist
Sutter Larkin
San Francisco, CA / New York, NY

Certifications

Ecotherapy Certification
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Led by Linda Buzzell, Author of “Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind”

Wellness Coach Certification
Cornell University

Chakras: In-Depth Approach to Healing Certification
Yoga International

Living the Yamas Certification
Janet Stone Yoga

Bhakti Flow Leadership and Teacher Training
Led by Rusty Wells, Founder of Bhakti Flow
San Francisco, CA