I’m Amy Jo, lover of all things beautiful, including, but not limited to the growing pains that coexist with life’s many lessons. Through my yoga classes and my writings, I share personal challenges and discoveries as a way to connect with humankind and intensify my own understanding of self and others. A daily yoga practice combined with a lifestyle of simplicity and significant amounts of solitude provide me strength, insight and clarity.

I have been teaching yoga since 2002, after studying with Ganga White and Tracey Rich at White Lotus Foundation. Inspired by Jiddu Krishnamurti, Pema Chodron, and Ana Forrest, I teach a style of yoga that integrates deep breath with mindful movement and encourage students to practice gentleness and honesty while exploring their innermost universe to heal past wounds, walk a path of authenticity and evolve as a human being.

Favorite Book: Freedom from the Known by Krishnamurti.

Favorite Artist: Rilke. May Sarton. Anais Nin. Louise Erdrich.

Favorite Food: Anything straight out of the ground…especially when picked by nurturing hands.

Favorite Song: Dig Down Deep by Marc Cohn. Make You Feel My Love by Adele. Still Warmed By the Thrill by Kim Carnes. Soulful Dress by Maria Muldaur.

Favorite Quote: We do know that no one gets wise enough to understand the heart of another, though it is the task of our life to try. -Louise Erdrich

Favorite Movie: Chocolat. The Blind Side. About a Boy. How Will We Love?

Favorite Place: Home.

Favorite Daydream: I imagine myself retreating to a cozy cottage in the forest, writing stories, and celebrating life every single day.

Favorite Memory: Every moment spent with my nephews and nieces.

Current Inspiration: Silence. Solitude. Nature. Love.

Favorite Hobby: Dancing. Exploring. Photography. Writing.

Favorite Quality in a Person: Authenticity. Honesty. Wonder. Gentleness. Awareness. Kindness.

Five Things I Want To Do: Love deeper. Write a book (or six). Soak up my loved ones. Continue to grow as a person. Enrich my life with meaningful moments.