About Maureen
Hey There! Would you like to know my journey? Read below.
In 1999 I discovered yoga when a friend asked me to go with her to a yoga class at the gym. I was hooked after the very first class. I wanted to know everything about yoga. The poses challenged me, and the philosophy intrigued me. In 2004 I took my first yoga teacher training, and in 2007 I made my first trip of many to Mysore, India to learn this ancient pathway towards enlightenment.
Since then, I have been teaching yoga in gyms, studios, in people's homes, and online. In 2011 I lead my first Yoga Teacher Training. My small and intimate yoga training groups allow students to get individualized attention and be able to have a close relationship with me, their teacher and guide.
My personal journey is to teach to individuals and small groups, although I still lead large classes of students in the yoga studio. I feel that my small group and private students get a better understanding of yoga and the many benefits it can offer when they have a close relationship with a knowledgeable teacher.
In 2016, after my first 4 trips to Mysore, I received Authorization to teach Ashtanga yoga from the Ashtanga Yoga Institute. In 2007 I completed my first 200-hour teacher training course, and soon afterward completed a 300-hour yoga teacher advanced course with Yoga Alliance Accreditation. Since then I have expanded my accreditations beyond yoga to offerings that are holistic in their approach. Beginning with yoga as the base of my education and incorporating other modalities so that my clients and students can grow, heal, and become a better version of themselves.
My desire to help my students connect more deeply with themselves led me to complete my 300-Hour Meditation Teacher Certification in 2020, and currently I guide individual students and groups in office settings (in-person & virtually) through meditation practices to help them calm the body and clear their minds so that you can learn to guide the mind, and focus your thoughts, instead of reacting to everything that comes into your expereince.
By 2021 I had completed Level 1 & 2 Pranayama Trainings to help others learn how to use their breath to relieve stress and to calm the mind. Pranayama is a profound Yogic practice that has been used for thousands of years by yogis who are seeking enlightenment. This ancient breath work practice is deeply rooted in the scientific aspects of the mind and using the breath to transcend the body, and to connect with the inner self. Pranayama also can heal and change the cells of the body, improving your overall health.
As an Ayurvedic practitioner, I also help people use this ancient Indian science to improve their relationship with their bodies through a Sattvic (or calming) way of relating to the way they eat and how food affects the mind. Some may say they Ayurveda is a diet, but it's more than that. It's a specific way of preparing your food according to your genetic disposition or Dosha. It also involves specific rituals and methods to help soothe and release tension. Ayurvedic practices can help heal any ailment when you take them steps to cleanse the body and nervous system.
Once I realized how powerful sound healing could be during a trip to Rishikesh, India in 2023, I started using handcrafted Tibetan healing bowls to help people ease stress and illness from their bodies. These powerful vibrations have a transformative effect on the body and mind and can be done in a small space or as clients float on an air mattress in a swimming pool. This profound method of meditation has been proven to heal on the cellular level.
If you are looking to heal your body, and calm your mind, contact me for group or individual lessons. Each inquiry will be met without judgment, wherever you are on your path in life. Before our first meeting, we will chat on the phone to discuss your goals and reasons for pursuing meditation, yoga, or both. If the consultation goes well, we will begin lessons right away in a manner that is acceptable and convenient for you.
Read more about Maureen and her Yoga Journey Here in CanvasRebel Magazine.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Maureen
How to Contact Maureen
If you are ready to start making changes to your life and would like to pursue regular, individualized yoga and/or meditation lessons, email me now by clicking the link below.
Start Your Holistic Journey to Well-Being
- Yoga Classes
- Meditation Courses
- Sound Healing
- Pranayama/Breath Work
- Ayurvedic Counseling