I had taken Yoga many times through different stages of life, my first class in Shriners Hospital from a volunteer in the 80s. But I was way too naïve to understand its importance. As a past elite swimmer, I knew the power of breath and the movements of the body. But, I never fully understood the power of Yoga until I was at a breaking point with myself. I suffered a serious life threatening accident in 2011, which changed my whole being and outlook in life. This accident added to my past sports injuries over the years, and highlighted some genetic imperfections with my body. I was in constant pain, taking way too much medication, and failing being present for my four boys and husband. The change was not easy, for I first encountered a studio that honestly did not know how to handle my limitations or my body size. That instilled a passion to never let anyone feel the way I did at that moment. It is at the very core of my teachings. Yoga has been the back bone of my journey of rediscovery and healing. Slowly, I was able to manage the pain without medication. I also found peace I had been missing and started to let go of the past, stop worrying about the future, and concentrate being present. I wouldn’t be here without the support of an amazing studio and instructors that let me fly and really breathe for the first time. What an amazing gift you can give someone. My goal as an instructor is to share the wonderful power of yoga with as many people as possible. Yoga is accessible. Yoga is breath. Yoga is life. Everyone deserves the experience the value of pranayama, asana, and meditation to tap into inner calm and self-acceptance that yoga brings. Anyone, and I mean anyone can do yoga, all you have to do is just breathe.