After having moved ten times, to eight different states in 13 years, Abi relocated to the area with her family in the spring of 2012 and began to grow deep roots, loving both the area and the people. Four months after moving here, at the age of 35, with a one year old and a three year old, she was diagnosed with neuroendocrine small cell cancer, a rare and aggressive form of cervical cancer. After going through treatment her passion became trying to find out what it really meant to be healthy. At the same time she was in search of something that tied together all methods of holistic lifestyle practices and came to the realization that yoga was her missing puzzle piece. After dabbling with various styles of yoga for the past 20 years Abi found herself after treatment going through a 250-hour teacher training course and an additional 250-hour yoga therapy training through Yoga Life Institute. Experiencing the ups and downs of a cancer diagnosis has caused her to become more compassionate towards others that have been diagnosed with various types of cancer. Her goal is to use yoga as a holistic tool to help others that are dealing with a cancer diagnosis, trying to recover from cancer treatment, those that have been declared in remission as well as the caregivers that give so much of themselves. She has gone through additional Restorative Yoga training and feels that is where her passion lies. 

Abi enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, camping, hiking and photography. She is excited to share her love of yoga with those in our area that have been touched by cancer.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

 

My inquiry into yoga began as a teenager, attending classes here and there, but, my true studies began in New York City with my teacher, Rose. I received my formal training in Tantric Hatha Yoga at High Vibe Yoga with Emily Kuser in Bali, as well as my Yin Yoga Training at Wake Up Yoga with Corina Benner in Philadelphia; however, my practice has led me all over the world to study with all kinds of teachers from different lineages and backgrounds.

My experiences have led me to teach creative and intuitive yoga that celebrates the breath, body and mind. I am honored to share my knowledge with my students. My intention is be present… as a guide, as support and as inspiration for your growth.