MY HOMETOWN: Grenoble, France. I moved here over 10 years ago with the intention to learn English, but after college was over I got into teaching swimming and living the fun California lifestyle. I just wasn't brave enough to move back to the cold French Alps.
MY FIRST YOGA CLASS: Was in 2003 at the Hot Yoga studio that used to be in Costa Mesa.
MY MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER: Jason Wilkerson whose meticulous ways make me advance further in my teaching and practice week after week. Also Shiva Rea, who I can't wait to learn more from while spending 10 days doing yoga with her in India next March.
MY FAVORITE POSE AND WHY: Throughout my years of practice, I have found Camel to be the most beneficial pose. Not only does it stimulate the organs of the abdomen and heal all stomach related troubles, but it also purifies the heart chakra from all negative feelings and tensions we may have picked up from the outside world.
MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR YOGA PRACTICE: Having the dedication and determination to stay in each posture for the full length that the posture requires because I know it is in the last 10 seconds that we build the most strength.
BOOK YOU ARE CURRENTLY READING: Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert who also wrote Eat, Pray and Love. I highly recommend it to anyone who is in a serious relationship. I am also reading The Yoga of Jesus by Paramahansa Yogananda. I read a few pages every day with my boyfriend Ryan. It has really helped us raise our level of consciousness and has improved our lives in every area.
SECRET COMFORT FOODS: Cheese, especially the melted kind, like in a Quesadilla or a grilled cheese sandwich. Yummy!!!
MOVIE THAT HAS CHANGED THE WAY YOU THINK: "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. She reveals the law of attraction which is the greatest power in the universe.
YOUR LOCAL RETREAT: Paramahansa Yogananda's Self Realization Center in Los Angeles.
AN UNFINISHED DREAM: Last summer I started teaching a Beach Yoga Class. It was such a fun and empowering experience for everyone to practice yoga right on the sand, reconnecting with mother nature, and bringing our bodies back into balance. I can't wait to start it again next year as soon as I get back from India in April. Everyone from the studio is welcome.
WHAT IS YOUR TEACHING PHILOSOPHY? Love and accept your body, never judge your awesome self. Trust the process: You're only job is to get up and drive yourself to the studio; this is your only responsibility for shifting your life. Let the science of Yoga heal your body from the inside out for a transformation that will stay with you forever.
I plan on taking a 200 hour teacher training next summer so that I get certified to teach that amazing hot power flow class which I believe compliments the Hot Yoga series tremendously. It emphasizes upper body and core strength, sculpting our bodies more extensively.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING HOT YOGA? I have been teaching at Huntington Beach Hot Yoga for over two years and I recently started giving private lessons for anybody who likes to do Yoga in the convenience of their own home.
THE MOST IMPRESSIVE PERSON YOU HAVE EVER MET: My great friend Lilia Birem, whose spiritual coaching and healing truly changed my life. Her work has supported me in making profound shifts in my consciousness and self-awareness. She uses a powerful healing process called "Integrative Soul Technology." It fundamentally changed the way I experience myself and others, and helped me express and share my gifts with the world. I would strongly recommend to anyone a spiritual coach like Lilia, who can help them make necessary breakthroughs to achieve their highest potential, as well as to attract and create loving relationships.
Together we will soon be offering workshops for healing and growth on all levels: physical (yoga), emotional and spiritual (lecture and introduction to integrative soul technology.)
WHY IS YOGA IMPORTANT TO YOU? Practicing yoga on a regular basis has bettered my life in every way. I have become a calmer and happier person in my everyday life and 
it also took care of all my little physical troubles such as sleeping and unhealthy eating habits (I lost about 30 pounds since I became consistent in my practice.) Coming from a place of quite low self-esteem and body image, yoga has taught me how to love my body and treat myself with kindness and has set me on the journey of unstoppable evolution.
FAVORITE HOBBIES: Well let me think!! PRACTICE AT HUNTINGTON BEACH HOT YOGA
I am very happy to say that I finally became the regular practitioner that I've always wanted to be. I've been practicing everyday since the beginning of the last 30 day challenge. These challenges are great to get you to a point where you just can't stop going!!! Thanksgiving was the last day of my own little 60 day challenge. Whoop Whoop!!
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HOW OFTEN DO YOU PRACTICE? My goal is to practice 3-4 times per week
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with 
One of the key elements that differentiates our studio and community from other yoga studios is the sense of "family" and quality of the teachers. The Dayton Method of Hot Yoga Teacher Training was developed and trademarked by our very own Jason Wilkerson.
Look out for the new poster in studio featuring all the successful graduates of our 30 Day challenge.
Don't forget that you have the opportunity to give someone the greatest gift of all by sharing your love of yoga with them. By gifting an HBHY introduction certificate you can encourage your friends and family to start the New Year with Yoga Good Cheer!
