A lifelong student of the body, mind and heart, I have found endless territory to explore and enjoy through yoga: within myself, with the teams I’m a part of, and in the wonders of the natural world. Yoga, which is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning to unite, has been the synthesizing force that integrates my passions for playing and dancing, reflecting and learning, inspiring and serving. My daily yoga practice leads me to a sense of healing and balance on the mat - and helps me live more peacefully, intentionally and wholeheartedly off the mat. I served as Director of the Center for Spirituality at Nazareth College for 18 years, and started incorporating yoga into my work in 2012 after I received my 200 RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) training from Aimee Senise Connors. Along with a collaborative team of yoga teachers and student leaders, I developed a comprehensive, national award-winning yoga program that includes extensive yoga opportunities for hundreds of students, faculty and staff on campus. Yoga Revolution marks my transition to full time yoga coaching and teaching. While I will continue teaching yoga at Nazareth, I am excited to deepen connections in the wider community – with athletic teams, community agencies, and businesses that are interested in adding a yoga and mindfulness component to their culture. When I’m not practicing or teaching yoga, I love spending time with my husband, Mike, my twins, Jonah and Kateri, and my extended Staropoli family. I love spending time in the great outdoors, playing Ultimate Frisbee, meeting new people, and going on big and small adventures. I am overwhelmingly grateful to receive and share the gifts of yoga, especially with those who have not yet had access to its healing power. I hope we can keep breathing, moving, and working together to make the world a more peaceful and loving place.
