Here is my “Steph” story and how I got to where I am now
Let’s Get Personal
I have been a yoga student for 13 years and a certified teacher for over 9. I found my yoga practice because of friends that referred me for stress relief as I was going through a strained marriage and had just had my first and only child after undergoing a 4 year long IVF journey. I immediately fell in love with the practice.
I have been an athlete most of my life but I had never experienced movement like this before that challenged me physically, mentally and also gave me tools like breathing practices and meditation that helped to relax me like I had never felt before. When I first came to my mat, I was angry, tired, depressed and burned out and I didn’t know which way was up. After almost 3 years of a consistent practice on and off the mat, I decided to become a certified yoga teacher.
I started out teaching part time along with my corporate full time finance job and at first this was great. After over 5 years of that I could no longer ignore the inner voice to do this work for a living full time. I took a big risk with a ton of support and started my own business Yoga Steph LLC.
The journey to this point has had many ups and downs and I continue to receive validation that I’m meant to do this work of service for others.
I’ve taught yoga, mindfulness, breathing and meditation in schools/preschools, senior centers, corporate offices, yoga studios, salt sanctuary and many other locations along the way. I have had much success currently focusing on Preschools (4 in the York area-Inspire Schools), White Rose Senior Center, 1881 Salt Sanctuary and Your Yoga Studio all located in York, PA. I pride myself on holding safe, non-judgmental space for all of my students and clients and help teach them useful practices so that they can be connected to the best version of themselves. I teach from my trauma-informed training and life experiences holding practicality at the forefront and seeking balance in everything. No toxic positivity here! I am also certified in Level 1 Reiki and am a certified Sound Healing Practitioner. I hold a Level 1 Weghtlifting certification and currently coach and workout at CrossFit York.
I have a super smart, fun 12yo daughter who is my mirror and light of my life and a 14yo pup named Roscoe who can be a bit of a crumudgin. I live in Hanover with my wonderful partner Carl and his son Owen and pup Nala. I love adventuring outdoors, traveling, fly fishing (thank you Carl), cooking and am quite a foodie.