Science Meets Soul: Why I’m Obsessed with Yoga Pedagogy

If you walked into my office at Texas A&M, you’d see the hallmarks of a veteran professor: stacks of books, lecture notes, and twenty years of academic history. But if you looked at the floor, you’d likely see a rolled-up yoga mat tucked next to my desk.

For me, the classroom and the studio aren't two different worlds. They are the same conversation. My philosophy as a yoga educator is where science meets soul.

My love affair with the human body didn't start in a university lecture hall; it started in the backseat of a car on the way to elementary school.

When my mom went back to nursing school, I became her tiny, unofficial tutor. I spent my mornings quizzing her with homemade flashcards. While other kids were learning their multiplication tables, I was accidentally memorizing the various energy cycles, names of bones and the mechanics of the circulatory system.

Around that same time, mama introduced me to yoga. Back then, I didn't realize she was giving me a toolkit for life; she was teaching me how to breathe, how to slow down, and how to inhabit my own skin.

Between the flashcards and the downward dogs, my childhoos ended up being an accidental masterclass in human biology. It wasn't just "school stuff" or "exercise" anymore - it sparked an interest with knowing how we're put together and what makes everything work together in harmony.

That spark turned into a fire. I pursued a degree in Kinesiology (Motor Behavior) and a Master’s in Pedagogy. I wanted to understand not just how the body moves, but how we teach others to move effectively.

During grad school, I was the "Rec Sports" kid - teaching group exercise and coordinating programs. Eventually, that path led me to a faculty position at Texas A&M, where I’ve spent the last two decades. But throughout my academic career, yoga remained the anchor that kept me sane. It helped my focus, refined my movement, and balanced the pressures of life.

Now, the cycle continues with my own children. We do the same "dance" I did years ago. We use this song by Kira Willey to find our flow.

The Full Circle: Teaching the Teachers

But the real shift happened when I realized I didn't just want to be the one moving or teaching the movement - I wanted to help others learn to teach as well. I took the deep dive into my 500 hour e-RYT and started training yoga instructors.

There’s a specific kind of magic in "teaching the teachers." It’s not just about passing on facts; it’s about handing over the keys to the car. For me, there’s no bigger win than empowering a leader to go out and spark that same fire in an entire roomful of people.

I’ve spent my life bridging the gap between:

• The Science: The biomechanics, the motor learning, and the physiological benefits of movement.

• The Soul: The mental clarity, the emotional resilience, and the "magic" that happens when you finally connect your breath to your body.

Ready to Find Your Flow?

I believe that the best yoga teachers are those who understand the why behind the asana. I want to help you improve your physical and mental health through a lens that is both evidence-based and deeply intuitive.

If this "Science meets Soul" approach resonates with you, I’d love to have you in my Fully Online Yoga Teacher Training program. I’ve distilled decades of academic knowledge thousands of hours of studio experience into a comprehensive program that you can complete entirely online.

• The Program: Full Yoga Teacher Training (with GG Yoga)

• The Investment: $997

• The Link: Join the Training Here

  
  

Whether you want to teach others or simply deepen your own practice, let’s explore the incredible mechanics of your body and the peace of your soul together.