Hometown: Ashland, MA

Favorite inspirational quote: “What you want to be eventually, that you must be every day, and by and by the quality of your deeds will get down into your soul.”  Frank Crane

When/where/with who was your first yoga class? Holliston, MA – in 2004 with my friend Laurie.  It was a kundilini yoga class.  The turban wearing yoga teacher was great.

What / who inspires you? I work as an oncology nurse, and I am blessed to be inspired by my patients and their families daily.  They are so brave.  They teach me about commitment, patience, persistance, and love.

What I love most about yoga is: How it supports my spiritual life without conflict.  Yoga is so much more than the asanas, it is a system of living, a philosophy that enriches my life in all areas.

What you can’t live without? Burts Bees lip balm – pomegranate flavor.

What you might not know about me: I love to sing and play guitar!

Best advice you’ve ever received (from who?): When my friend Liz was terminally ill, she advised me to tell the people that I love that I loved them.

My favorite book: Current favorite book is “The Presence Process” by Michael Brown. An awesome journey into present moment awareness.

Favorite Word: “Tricky”   It works in a myriad of situations.

Local escape: Kripalu.  A place to step back, contemplate and regroup

My favorite thing to do(other than yoga): Love hanging out with my husband and kids; knitting and baking