Introduce yourself with one fun fact about you that most people don't know? 

I'm a national champion cross country runner.

How long have you been practicing yoga and what got you started?

I started 6 months ago. Laura offered a beginners class at work and I thought it looked fun, and needed a change in my fitness routine.

What yoga pose best reflects your personality? 

Warrior I

What inspires you to keep showing up ? 

I keep going to yoga because it helps me reset. It clears my head, helps me focus, and just makes me feel better — physically and mentally. Plus, Laura makes it fun and meaningful. She's the one who introduced me to yoga, and I’m so grateful for the way she leads with heart and humor.

What is one pose you love and one you are still working on? 

I LOVE Warrior 2 and I'm still working on it!

How has yoga impacted your everyday life? 

It has made me more aware of myself and how I am feeling in the moment.

If you could invite one famous person dead or living to join you at a yoga class. Who would it be? 

I’d invite Robin Williams. His energy, humor, and heart were unmatched — and I think he could bring a joyful lightness to even the toughest poses. I’d love to see how he’d balance the calm of yoga with his spontaneous spirit.

What do you like about Red Cat Yoga? 

Laura! She is amazing. I love how patient she is with me as a newbie. Yoga grounds me in the present moment and helps me become more aware of what I'm feeling—physically, mentally, and emotionally. It offers a space where I can breathe, reset, and simply be.

But yoga didn’t just enter my life on its own—it was Laura who opened that door for me. Her gentle guidance, joy-filled instruction, and authentic presence made yoga feel accessible and meaningful. I wouldn’t be where I am without her. She didn’t just teach me poses; she taught me how to listen inward—and for that, I’m endlessly grateful.

What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about yoga?

Take the leap! Jump in and start learning...it will change your perspective on the world.

What is your favorite quote, mantra or affirmation ? 

I have 2...Progress not perfection and I am enough