Although these offerings share an emphasis on awareness, choice and connection, they serve different purposes.

Group restorative yoga provides a shared opportunity for rest and stillness through gentle, supported yoga postures.

Private online yoga offers individualised instruction shaped around your interests, experience and preferences. Sessions may involve restorative yoga, gentle movement, Vinyasa or Ashtanga-inspired foundations.

Somatic Experiencing student practice is a separate offering connected to my ongoing professional training. It involves exploring responses to stress and bodily experience through approaches appropriate to my current level of learning.

Each service has its own expectations, boundaries and consent process.

My yoga classes and private yoga sessions are offered as yoga instruction, not counselling or psychotherapy. They do not involve mental health assessment, diagnosis or treatment.

I also hold a Master of Social Work degree and am a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW). My social work background informs my commitment to ethical practice, relationships, boundaries and informed consent, but it does not turn every yoga session into a social work service.

Somatic Experiencing student practice is distinct from yoga instruction and requires additional consideration of professional responsibilities. Before arranging any such session, I will explain the nature and limits of the service, the consent and confidentiality processes, and whether it is appropriate for your needs.

These offerings are not a substitute for mental health treatment or crisis services.

Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a body-oriented approach developed by Peter A. Levine that explores how people experience and respond to stress and trauma.

Rather than focusing exclusively on thoughts or the detailed retelling of difficult experiences, SE may involve gently noticing physical sensations, emotions, movement, and shifts in comfort or discomfort.

The approach emphasises pacing, choice and attention to what feels manageable in the present moment. You do not need to recount a traumatic experience simply to explore body awareness.

Research into Somatic Experiencing is developing, but the evidence remains more limited than for some established trauma treatments. It should not be understood as a guaranteed way to resolve trauma or as a replacement for appropriate clinical care.

I'm currently completing professional training in Somatic Experiencing and am not yet a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).

As part of my learning, I may occasionally invite people to participate in complimentary practice sessions. These opportunities are limited, arranged individually and considered according to the nature of the session, my current competence and whether participation is an appropriate mutual fit.

Before proceeding, we'll discuss what the session would involve, the boundaries of my role, confidentiality and informed consent. Participation is always voluntary, and there is no obligation to continue.

Restorative yoga is a gentle, slow-paced practice that emphasises rest rather than physical effort.

Using props such as bolsters, blankets and blocks, the body is supported in comfortable positions that may be held for several minutes at a time.

Unlike more active yoga styles, there is no emphasis on building heat, achieving challenging postures or maintaining a continuous flow of movement.

Instead, restorative yoga offers an invitation to slow down, notice your experience and explore rest without needing to accomplish anything.

Both practices move slowly and often involve remaining in postures for extended periods, but their intentions are somewhat different.

Yin yoga typically involves holding positions that create a manageable degree of stretching or physical sensation.

Restorative yoga uses more support to minimise unnecessary muscular effort and allow greater ease in each position.

In my restorative classes, comfort, individual choice and rest take priority over stretching or achieving a particular shape.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a style of yoga associated with the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya and K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. It is known for established sequences of postures connected through movement and breath.

The word ashtanga also means "eight limbs" and refers to the broader eight-limbed framework described in Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras. Modern Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and this philosophical framework are related but not identical.

My personal practice and training have been influenced by Ashtanga, particularly its attention to breath, consistency and the relationship between movement and awareness.

In private sessions, I may draw on Ashtanga-inspired foundations while adapting instruction to individual needs. I do not present myself as an authorised teacher of the traditional Mysore Ashtanga lineage.

Yoga has deep roots in India and encompasses diverse philosophical, spiritual and embodied traditions that extend far beyond the physical postures often emphasised in contemporary Western yoga.

I believe teaching yoga responsibly involves acknowledging these origins, respecting the contributions of Indian teachers and traditions, and recognising that yoga is not something I created or own.

My approach is to continue learning about the history, philosophy and cultural context of the practices I share, while being transparent about my own experience and limitations.

I also believe respect for tradition can coexist with thoughtful questioning. No practice, teacher or lineage should be beyond consideration of consent, power, accessibility or potential harm.

My hope is to honour yoga as a living tradition while teaching in a way that is respectful, inclusive and responsive to the people practising today.

Not at all. Yoga isn't something you need to be good at before you begin.

You're welcome to come with curiosity, uncertainty or years of experience. Postures and practices can often be adapted, and rest is always an option.

Individual bodies and circumstances differ, so not every practice will be appropriate for every person. We'll work within the limits of my training and explore reasonable modifications when needed.

For me, a trauma-informed approach begins with recognising that people bring different experiences, histories and needs into a practice space.

I aim to offer clear invitations rather than demands, explain what we're doing, provide options and respect each person's right to make choices about their participation.

You won't be asked to share personal experiences or explain why something doesn't feel right for you.

Trauma-informed teaching doesn't mean every practice will feel comfortable for everyone, nor does it make yoga a form of trauma treatment. It means remaining attentive to choice, boundaries, power dynamics and the possibility that even gentle practices may feel challenging for some people.

My intention is to create a respectful and welcoming environment with clear professional boundaries.

This means being transparent about my qualifications and role, respecting your privacy, staying within my areas of competence and not pressuring you to participate in particular practices or disclose personal information.

Our work together remains within the service we've agreed upon. Yoga instruction does not automatically extend into counselling, and social media conversations are not a substitute for professional appointments.

If we already have another professional relationship, we may need to discuss whether working together would create a conflict of interest or an inappropriate overlap of roles.

My teaching prioritises verbal guidance, demonstration and opportunities for you to explore what works for your own body.

In an in-person setting, any physical assistance would require your clear, informed permission and would remain entirely optional.

You can decline or change your mind at any time.

Private online yoga sessions do not involve physical adjustments.

You're welcome to ask whether a particular class or session might be suitable for you.

Depending on your needs, we may be able to explore modifications, alternative postures, additional support or a different approach to movement.

However, yoga instruction is not a substitute for medical assessment, physiotherapy or other appropriate healthcare.

If your circumstances fall outside my training or require specialised support, I'll be transparent about that and may suggest consulting another qualified professional.

No. Everyone is welcome, regardless of gender, pregnancy or parenting status.

Although the class takes place at Dragonfly Maternity in Calgary, the offering is restorative yoga rather than a class exclusively for pregnant participants.

If you're pregnant, postpartum or managing a particular health concern, please enquire about whether the class and its available modifications are appropriate for you.

You'll need a comfortable space where you can move or rest, a stable internet connection and a device suitable for a live video session.

You don't need to purchase expensive yoga equipment. Household items such as pillows, blankets, towels and a sturdy chair can often be helpful.

Before our first session, we'll discuss what you have available and how to set up your space.

Private yoga sessions begin with an email enquiry. You're also welcome to arrange a complimentary 15-minute virtual consultation before deciding whether to book.

You can review the session options, pricing, payment information and cancellation policy on the Private Yoga information page .

For Somatic Experiencing student practice, enquiries are considered individually, and availability is limited.

Email: [email protected]

Please keep initial enquiries general and avoid sending sensitive health information or detailed personal histories through regular email.

I take privacy and confidentiality seriously and aim to collect only information reasonably necessary for the service being provided.

The specific confidentiality expectations, record-keeping practices and any applicable limits will be explained before services that require a more detailed consent process.

Please see my Privacy Notice for information about website enquiries, email communication and the handling of personal information.