Why Yoga?

I am a retired Rowing Coach with experience working at Wesleyan University (CT), Vassar College (NY), Craftsbury Sculling (VT) and UNC-Chapel Hill (NC).  I currently reside in Raleigh, NC with my husband, 3 kids and 2 dogs.  My leadership roles include running a preschool advisory committee, teaching group art sessions at a local children's summer camp, and coaching youth T-ball.  I am a certified Kidding Around Yoga instructor.  

I am passionate about the brain-body connection. I have seen elements from yoga incorporated into sports and classrooms that have an immediate positive impact on kids of all ages. My experience as a coach, parent, and children's yoga instructor gives me a unique skill set to intertwine yoga in a way that it may not even feel like "yoga."

I created Axon Yoga because I believe that if children are introduced to yoga, they will develop new skills they can bring with them everywhere they go.  Elements of yoga like mindfulness, meditation, breathing and self-regulation are so important; especially as this generation faces challenges of learning how to connect with their own brain, body, and others in a post-pandemic world.  

I can help kids connect with their own mind and body to improve performance in the classroom, on the sports field and at home.  Your students and players can rely on these tools to continue making connections as they continue to grow.  (And likewise, they will continue to grow as they continue making connections)!  

Send me an email or share your contact info below.  I am available for one-time or recurring yoga sessions at your school or practice location.  I specialize in kids ages 3-8.  (Preschool to Grade 3/4).  I can work with you on any special requests like a classroom theme, sports focus, mindfulness, or character development. 

I look forward to hearing from you.