about me
My mother, Carmen, introduced me to yoga in the 1960’s as part of my early childhood education. Yoga has become my roadmap for living on and off the mat. I practice to cultivate equanimity, and flexibility and strength of mind, body, and spirit. Yoga gives me a sense of authority over my own body and this embodied confidence is something I seek to pass along to my students. As a 500 hour registered yoga teacher, my intention is to create welcoming, easeful space. In my classes I guide movers to adapt their practices to their skill level while building strength, improving balance, celebrating the magic of their bodies, and tapping into joy. My goal is to promote yoga as an accessible practice consisting of meditation, breathing, yoga postures and ethical principles guidance that’s beneficial for all.
weekly class schedule
My modified, gentle yoga classes are designed for those who wish to explore yoga on and off the mat (oftentimes using a chair as a prop), as well as for those looking to improve their strength, balance and body confidence. Expect to improve flexibility and power with this adaptive class. Adults over the age of 55 are centered.
Roxbury Y // 285 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Roxbury, MA ON SABBATICAL
Boston Kroc Center // 650 Dudley St, Dorchester, MA ON SABBATICAL
Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series // Symphony Park 100 Norway St, Boston MA SUMMER SEASON ENDED AUGUST 2026
Parker Hill BPL // 1497 Tremont Ave., Mission Hill, MA Saturdays 10:00 am September - December 2026; Chair Yoga on the last Saturday of each month
BCYF Curtis Hall // 20 South Street, Jamaica Plain MA Thursdays, 11:30 am; Please register in advance
corporate wellness
Chair yoga is great for everyone but particularly for “desk warriors”, people who are largely confined to their desks during the workday. In my class we will co-cultivate resilience, explore spinal movements, build core strength, and flexibility through accessible seated and standing postures.
community events
Mama Used To Say: Introduction to Yoga Ethics and Chair Yoga
Sponsor: Fellowes Athenaeum Trust Fund Dates: Mondays, November 2, 16, 23, and 30. Tuesday, November 10th
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Place: Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library, 149 Dudley St. Roxbury MA 02119
past events
From Intuition to Insight: Introduction to the Chakras and Chair Yoga. (February/March 2026) Shaw-Roxbury branch of the BPL
Luminous Joy: Introduction to the Yoga Sutras and Chair Yoga (January/February 2024) Shaw-Roxbury branch of the BPL
Mama Used to Say: Chair Yoga and Introduction to Yoga’s Ethical Principles (Part 1 & 2) (October 2023 and January/February 2024) /Shaw-Roxbury branch of the BPL
Introduction to Chakras and Chair Yoga (August 2023) Roxbury Heritage State Park.
Finding the Light Within: Introduction to Chakras and Chair Yoga (January/February 2023) Shaw-Roxbury branch of the BPL
See a PDF flier for the course.
Dr. Feel Good Yoga Play Day (September 2019) Black Market, Nubian Square; Dr. Feel Good aims to address the need for classes and spaces that welcome and celebrate this intersection without excluding anyone else. Learn more
“after an hour of poses, stretches, and breathing exercises, i felt like i just took a trip to the spa.”
Marie Fukuda, chair yoga participant
Marie Fukuda has been attending chair yoga every Thursday this summer since a free Boston parks program kicked off. Boston seniors are getting ample chances to boost their health through the free Boston Parks Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, which includes offerings designed for community members of all ages, and will continue running through the fall.