Front Porch Yoga is a welcoming community where I inspire others to choose love while sharing my yoga adventures. I invite you to settle into a virtual Adirondack chair and watch the world float by. Be a gentle observer by taking a look around and suspending judgement of others- and yourself. Nothing is ever the same on this porch- the temperature goes up and down, the light brightens and softens, the people come and go; it is a very dynamic place to be….just like being present to the changes happening in your body while practicing on your mat. After all, our bodies are different every day. I do hope you will join in some of our conversations, but I also understand if you’d just like to sit quietly in silent reflection. There’s no pressure to get things done or finish projects when sitting here. It’s a truly unique place to pause.
If you’ve never practiced before or if you’re a seasoned yogi, I would love to share my passion for yoga with you! Please contact me for more information about group and private sessions.
Choose love,
Grace
About Grace
Despite my active childhood in snowy Maine, I suffered from frequent back pain and was eventually diagnosed with scoliosis. My cousin invited me to a yoga class in 2004. Reluctantly, I attended the class and surprisingly fell in love with those sacred 60 minutes of worry-free bliss, followed by lightness, abundant energy, and even weight loss. I began practicing regularly and was thrilled to find relief from my back pain as the muscles supporting my spine gained strength and flexibility. Following my bliss, I finally embraced my passion and trained to become a Registered Yoga Teacher in February 2009.
I maintain a simple, abundant lifestyle by nurturing my body with healthy food, caring for the environment, writing a gratitude journal, creating journey collages, supporting local businesses and spending lots of time upside down, fostering a creative outlook. I remain young at heart, dreaming up a joyful community where adults are encouraged to safely play on their mats with awareness and self love: Front Porch Yoga!
Teaching Philosophy
I am a healer, and my healing modality is yoga.
I love the way that deeply connecting with the breath quiets the mind, bringing you out of your head and into your heart. I love the magical dance that happens when linking breath with flowing physical movement.
I connect with my students through my values of creativity, curiosity, and compassion.
I give students the freedom to express themselves in their own bodies, allowing creativity on the mat. I support students as they reach for their edge and encourage them to use their imagination when practicing and embrace the process of discovery and exploration.
I believe in the importance of asking questions and trusting the inner seeker. I learn something new and exciting everyday, and with that fresh perspective, I bring light and love into my teaching.
I am a natural cheerleader and coach. I welcome new yogi’s with compassionate, open arms. I break the postures down into simple verbal cues that are easy to follow and stress the importance of safety by encouraging compassion for self and others.
I feel so blessed to share this enlightening tradition and inspire others to bring holistic balance into their lives, bridging mind, body and spirit.
Namaste.
