I read somewhere once, “figure out how to make money doing what you love to do”. Funny thing is I always say that I don’t make as much money as I did as a real estate agent (my previous career) but I LOVE what I do & it is so much more rewarding. That statement doesn’t work so well when paying off bills but I’ve learned how to slowly be more successful as a yoga teacher. I remember one year my accountant said to me, “Well, hey, you actually made money this year!” 🤦🏽‍♀️

It took me some time to find my passion and my dharma (purpose), though. I went to college for electrical engineering for all the wrong reasons—it looked good on paper, I’d be rich, I’d make my parents proud. But after a few years in school, I knew it wasn’t me. I transferred schools and dabbled in accounting, soon realizing I suck at math! 

One of the side jobs I had since high school was a columnist for VIA Times and local TV news reporter for Chicago Philippine News Reports, both Filipino news outlets. That was the first time I realized I could continue this, something I enjoyed, and actually make money from it! So I changed my major to Journalism and finally finished college. 🙌🏽

But that lasted a hot second. 🤦🏽‍♀️ I stayed at home to raise Casey, later got my RE license when he was a little older, and had some major life-changing experiences (insert #Survivor here). Yet, after all that, I knew there was something more for me to do.

Then one day @donbaeyoga said, why don’t you do #yogateachertraining ? I really didn’t see myself as a teacher AT ALL. I just wanted to learn more about the practice. But my teacher, Daren Friesen @madhavadas at @mokshayogachicago, gave me such great insight into all aspects of the practice and I knew I found my purpose. 

Now about ten years in, I’ve immersed myself physically and spiritually into the practice of Yoga. I’m so passionate about sharing a practice that’s taught me to be the best version of myself inside and out. I love when students discover that about themselves, too. 

I truly believe in the healing, transformative, and rejuvenating powers of #yoga. It drives me to support and encourage students to feel yoga’s embrace. I leave each of my classes happy and fulfilled from the personal connections with soul-full yogis from all walks of life. I’ve really hit the jackpot because I get to spend my time & energy on a practice and with people who fill my heart and feed my soul. 

Thank you for being a part of my journey and all the joy that has come with it. I’m not done yet, so look out for more from me.