How It Started

When I was a classroom teacher, girls would share their struggles with me.  They felt alone and unsure. They grappled with low self-esteem, poor body image, inconsistent friendships, and changing family dynamics. The impact of their struggles shown in the classroom and I felt a drive to do more.  

At the same time, I was determining the topic for my master’s thesis. I decided to research girl dynamics, specifically Relational Aggression. My thesis included a curriculum designed to teach girls how to build emotional intelligence and handle social challenges.  Shortly after earning my Master's, I enrolled in a yoga teacher training.  

Why Yoga?

As I was flowing through yoga classes tied to themes including self-acceptance, contentment, and letting-go, I thought to myself, "Wouldn't it be life-changing for girls if they understood to these concepts in the preteen years?" I began to see how yoga could be a vehicle for teaching girls concepts related to self-esteem, friendships, and mental health, while also introducing them to a valuable and creative form of movement. 

Soon, I was developing and teaching yoga classes to girls and mother-daughter pairs. My classes have been shared in yoga studios, schools, and organizations including the National Charity League and Girl Scouts of America. 

A Perfect Pair

As my yoga classes took off, I heard about Teen Life Coaching.  It was described as a field devoted to self-discovery, action, and accountability. A profession that focuses on building personal strengths, setting goals, overcoming obstacles, and ultimately moving forward with confidence and intention. I thought this is it!

Now, I continue to teach Mother-Daughter Yoga classes and have a thriving life coaching practice focused on supporting teens, young adults, and parents.  

I can't wait to share the magic of Inspire Balance Yoga Mother-Daughter Yoga classes with you!