Certifications
2011 — Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Certified by the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI), USA.
2017 — Level 2: Authentic Relationships, AEKY, Spain
2016 — Yoga for Children Certification, Sonia Casado Yoga School, Madrid Spain.
2009 — Thai Yoga Therapy Practitioner Level 1 & 2 (100 hrs), The Lotus Palm School, Montreal, Canada
2009 — 1st Dan Black Belt, Shotokan Karate, Japanese Karate Association (J.K.A.),
Reiki Practitioner (1st–3rd Degrees), Trained under Reiki Master Pamela Palma, 1997–2006
Teaching & Coaching Experience
2012-2024 — Yoga Instructor (Private Practice) in Spain Taught beginner adults and adolescents to integrate breath, focus, movement and mindfulness.
2011–Present — Yoga and Energy Healing Coaching (Private Practice)
Combining yoga, Reiki, and mindfulness practices to support holistic transformation.
2010 — Yoga Instructor, Kundalini Yoga Center, New Orleans, LA
Taught beginner adults integrating breath, focus, and mindfulness.
2010 — Children’s Karate Instructor, Lakeview Creative Arts Center, New Orleans, LA Introduced movement and discipline through creative physical expression.
Additional Training
- Thai Yoga Therapy — Stephanie Shrum, 36-hr Basic Certification, 2008
- Anatomy for Movement — with Physical Therapist John DeMahy, 10 hrs, 2008
- Sivananda Yoga Intensive, Canada — 2-week program, 2009
- Buddhist Chöd Practice, Tulku Thubten Nyingpo Rinpoche — 16 hrs, 2007
- Jivamukti Yoga Studies — with Certified Instructor Michele Baker, 2004–2008
- Karate & Mindfulness Camps
- Lafayette Karate Camp with 8th Dan Master Mikami Sensei, 2010
- National J.K.A. Camp with 8th Dan Masters Taniyama & Osaka Sensei, 2009
Recognitions & Awards
- 1st Place — Team Kumite, 2nd Place — Kata, 3rd Place — Kumite
34th Annual All-South Karate Championship, 2009 - 2nd Place — Kumite, J.K.A./American Federation National Tournament, 2009
- 2nd Place — Kumite, 24th Annual All-South Karate Championship, 1999
Areas of Focus
- Integrative Coaching for Personal Transformation
- Mind-Body Awareness and Somatic Intelligence
- Energy Healing and Mindfulness Practice
- Yoga and Creative Movement for all ages
- Martial Arts for Focus, Discipline, and Emotional Balance