In doing so I have
experienced and observed many cultures, further cementing my
deep respect for, and belief in, the benefits of maintaining
a strong and healthy body in as gentle and non-invasive a
manner as possible.
Born into an eclectic ancestral fusion of Asian and
Cherokee traditions, the healing arts of movement and
introspective philosophies forged the lineage that makes me
who I am today. The appreciation for spiritual, mental and
physical balance was instilled upon me from the early age of
three when I was first exposed to yoga and encouraged to
meditate. Actually, most of us fell asleep ... but it served
to mark the beginning of a regular meditation practice.
Later, awareness deepened with further Buddhist studies
as well as a myriad of traditional studies including Tai
Chi, Yoga, Qi Gong, Calligraphy ... and newer disciplines such as
Tsa Lung, Tummo and Tog Chod.
Western curriculae followed in the fields of music,
strength training, Pilates, and dance - especially
Flamenco. A large part of my childhood living in Andalusia,
Spain, eventually led to several years teaching in my own
NYC dance school.
