I have been practicing Yoga for fifteen years.  I have now become a teacher, because I feel that I am able now to reach out to other people and share my experience with them.  I have 300 hour Yoga Teacher Certification from the Sun and Moon Yoga Studio in Virginia and I am registered with the Yoga Alliance.  My style is articulate, interactive and informal. 

For many years I have studied with JJ Gormley, who founded Sun and Moon Studios, and is now the head of the Surya Chandra Healing Yoga.  She brings Yoga knowledge directly from India, from T.K.V. Desikachar and the Krishnamacharya tradition.  I also draw inspiration from workshops with other renowned teachers, such as Baxter Bell, Barbara Benagh and Doug Keller.

I teach group classes at a local health club and Yoga Studio, as well as at my house a few times a week.  I have a bright and cozy space that can fit up to eight students.  I also give private lessons.  I am certified to teach Pilates Mat classes as well, and in my Yoga classes I often would combine the two into a fusion class, where Pilates and Yoga blend seamlessly to deliver a total mind and body experience. 

I was born in Moscow, Russia and have a Master's degree in translation and interpretation, so my command of English and Russian languages has been my forte.  I teach a special class in Russian that is a lot of fun.