Hi, friend! I'm Taylor. Most days you can find me teaching in the AM, preserving AV collections at the Smithsonian during my 9-5, and fitting in as much yoga, Pilates, and essential oils fun as I can during the remaining hours. I teach vinyasa flow, yin, aromatherapy yoga, and Pilates classes in the Arlington/Alexandria/DC area. I am a Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance and am certified in Mat 1 Pilates with a focus on teaching Pilates for Yogis. I'm also trained in the Core Strength Vinyasa and YogaShred modalities, and am currently working on my Aromatherapy Certification through the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies. As a certified Reiki Master, I also offer in-person and distance Reiki healing sessions, and can incorporate Reiki in my private and small group classes.
My heart as a teacher is to create a safe and comfortable environment where students can experience the transformative benefits of asana and find union of body and mind, so they can continue their yoga practice off the mat. I have a passion for understanding the chakras and I'm a believer in the healing powers of essential oils (they're my jam), so you can expect to see these themes incorporated in my yoga classes. I absolutely LOVE sharing the teachings of yoga to help others find balance in life. I believe yoga is truly a practice for everybody and every body, and strive to offer playful yet challenging sequences for practitioners of all levels.
My heart as a teacher is to create a safe and comfortable environment where students can experience the transformative benefits of asana and find union of body and mind, so they can continue their yoga practice off the mat. I have a passion for understanding the chakras and I'm a believer in the healing powers of essential oils (they're my jam), so you can expect to see these themes incorporated in my yoga classes. I absolutely LOVE sharing the teachings of yoga to help others find balance in life. I believe yoga is truly a practice for everybody and every body, and strive to offer playful yet challenging sequences for practitioners of all levels.
When I'm not busy working and sharing yoga and oils with everyone I can, you can find me hanging with my pit bull Lola on one of the many trails around the DMV, planning my next travel adventure, or soaking up the sun at the pool/beach/nearest body of water I can find.
If you're dying to hear more, here are three things you might not know about me:
1. I grew up in Austin, TX, to which I attribute my affinity for live music and queso on everything. Gary Chapman may disagree, but queso is my actual love language.
2. I hated the first yoga class I ever took. For real. My shoulders were on FIRE during downward facing dog, and I kept thinking "why did no one tell me how hard this is??" . . . but I kept going back, and here we are.
3. I am obsessed with all things snail mail - stationery, pretty pens, stamps. Sending mail is my favorite way to let people know they are remembered and cared for, plus I get to shop for all the adorable things! Give me 20 minutes in a Paper Source, and I can do some real damage.
Still here? Let's connect! Shoot me an email or pop into one of my weekly group classes.
If you're dying to hear more, here are three things you might not know about me:
1. I grew up in Austin, TX, to which I attribute my affinity for live music and queso on everything. Gary Chapman may disagree, but queso is my actual love language.
2. I hated the first yoga class I ever took. For real. My shoulders were on FIRE during downward facing dog, and I kept thinking "why did no one tell me how hard this is??" . . . but I kept going back, and here we are.
3. I am obsessed with all things snail mail - stationery, pretty pens, stamps. Sending mail is my favorite way to let people know they are remembered and cared for, plus I get to shop for all the adorable things! Give me 20 minutes in a Paper Source, and I can do some real damage.
Still here? Let's connect! Shoot me an email or pop into one of my weekly group classes.
Amazing photography courtesy of Andrea Gibbs of AG Photographix. Andrea is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Houston, TX. View her portfolio and inquire about booking here, and visit her on instagram!
The lovely drawings you see on this site were created by the talented Derek Shaak. If you'd like to use these images, or have some customized for you, contact me here and I'll hook you up! (Please don't steal his art ♥)
The lovely drawings you see on this site were created by the talented Derek Shaak. If you'd like to use these images, or have some customized for you, contact me here and I'll hook you up! (Please don't steal his art ♥)