About Me: Yoga, Resilience, and the Power of Healing

Welcome! I’m a certified yoga and meditation teacher, international educator, and founder of Inspire Movement Coaching Online Academy.

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My journey with yoga began in my 20s during my career as a professional dancer. Performing eight shows a week, I struggled with chronic back pain caused by scoliosis. Seeking relief and healing, I turned to yoga, and it changed my life.

Yoga not only strengthened my body, but it also transformed my mind. It helped me overcome performance anxiety, manage stress, and build the emotional resilience I needed to succeed on stage and in life.

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Navigating Cancer with the Support of Yoga and Mindfulness

Years later, when I was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, yoga and meditation became essential tools in my healing journey. These practices supported me through treatment, calmed my anxiety, and helped me reconnect with a sense of peace, purpose, and inner strength during one of the most difficult times in my life. Now, at 52, I feel stronger and more grounded than ever.

 

Yoga and meditation continue to bring joy, balance, and gratitude into my everyday life.

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My Teaching Philosophy & Credentials

I’m passionate about helping others tap into the transformative power of yoga, meditation, and breathwork to support their own healing and growth.

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With over 20 years of international teaching experience, I’ve completed more than 2,000 hours of yoga teacher training and hold specialized certifications in:

• Chair Yoga Teacher Training

• Yin Yoga Certification

• Restorative Yoga Training

• Children's Yoga Teacher Training

• Meditation & Mindfulness

• Breathwork & Pranayama

• Pilates Instructor Training

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I’m a registered Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) and hold a Master’s Degree in Dance Technique Pedagogy as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Industries.

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Through Inspire Movement Coaching Online Academy, I offer affordable, online yoga teacher training and continuing education, designed to be accessible, flexible, and empowering for wellness professionals worldwide.

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Whether you’re beginning your teaching journey or expanding your wellness toolkit, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.

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Living in Nature, Teaching from the Heart

I live in the heart of a beautiful rainforest in Australia. Surrounded by waterfalls and wild nature, I find inspiration daily for my personal practice and course creation. When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me hiking, swimming in local lakes, or simply soaking in the serenity of my surroundings.

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