Welcome
I am curious about Pleasure, Belonging, Activism, Design, Ritual, Aging, Sustainability, Wellness, Social Justice, Magick, Breath, Art, Mindfulness, Plant Medicine, Rest, and Parenting.
I am / have been a movement, meditation, and yoga teacher, retreat leader, magazine founder, cafe owner, studio owner, high school teacher and interior designer.
I am a fourth-generation Canadian, the youngest of four, grew up in Ottawa, married for 20+ years, and have three sons + a rescue dog. .
I am Impulsive, skeptical, helpful, impatient, athletic, finicky, creative, selfish, privileged, generous, sharp, snobby, goofy, curious, introverted, funny, nomadic.
A glimpse of some earlier projects
Metta Movement and Meditation Studio
Metta Movement and Meditation Studio was a unique indoor/outdoor innovative studio where we explored natural movement classes and mindfulness meditation.
The Restorative Yoga Deck
I co-authored this deck that includes 26 concise drawings of the most popular Restorative Yoga Postures with variations to accommodate different bodies or availability of props. To find out more or to purchase a deck visit HERE.
Jamari Espresso House
My cafe was a hub of nutritious food, amazing people, live music, poetry nights, book clubs, holiday markets, and love. My nickname is Jamari, it rhythms with tamari.
Yoga Retreat Leader and Yoga Teacher Trainer
I was fortunate to guide many yoga retreats and Yoga Teacher Training while living in Bali during our five-year stay in the magical town of Ubud.
Batik Yoga Blocks
I designed handmade batik yoga blocks based on Javanese and Balinese designs and sold them internationally.
