Education & Training
Parayoga Master Trainings with Yogarupa Rod Stryker—2016-2021
Guruparampara Yoga Therapy Training – 2021, 75 hours—Advanced Yoga Therapy
Four Desires Training – Jan 2021--Manifestation and behavioral change
Yoga Nidra Teacher Certification—2020, 150 hours--Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher
Koshas Training –2019/2017—75 hours each
Yoga Nidra Training—2016/2019—75 hours each
Heart-Mind Training with Gary Kraftsow, Austin, Texas –2019 and 2014
Origins of yogic philosophy and tantric practices for empowerment and transformation.
Anatomy Training with Leslie Kaminoff, New York, NY—2014
100 hour Anatomy Certification Program
The American Viniyoga Institute, Watsonville, CA—2014-2015
C-IAYT Yoga Therapist Certification Training—1000+ hours with Gary Kraftsow
The American Viniyoga Institute, Watsonville, CA—2013 -2015
Foundations for yoga therapy program with Gary Kraftsow -1000+ hours
CorePower Yoga – Boulder, CO – 2007
200 Hour Teacher Training Certificate
University of Colorado at Boulder – 2003-2007
BA Anthropology
BA Spanish and Portuguese Language and Literature
Guruparampara Yoga Therapy Training – 2021, 75 hours—Advanced Yoga Therapy
Four Desires Training – Jan 2021--Manifestation and behavioral change
Yoga Nidra Teacher Certification—2020, 150 hours--Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher
Koshas Training –2019/2017—75 hours each
- Proficiency in physical, energetic, mental and spiritual levels of practice + sequencing
Yoga Nidra Training—2016/2019—75 hours each
- Yogic “sleep” for relaxation, healing and transformation.
- Proficiency in the ancient art and science of realizing self-potential.
- Meditation on heart lotus
- Proficiency in the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali.
- Foundations for Tantric sequencing.
Heart-Mind Training with Gary Kraftsow, Austin, Texas –2019 and 2014
Origins of yogic philosophy and tantric practices for empowerment and transformation.
Anatomy Training with Leslie Kaminoff, New York, NY—2014
100 hour Anatomy Certification Program
The American Viniyoga Institute, Watsonville, CA—2014-2015
C-IAYT Yoga Therapist Certification Training—1000+ hours with Gary Kraftsow
- Two-year program to become a certified yoga therapist.
- Proficiency in most anatomical, physiological and mental health disorders.
- Focus on the nervous system, energy management, breathing practices, philosophy, therapeutic healing with yoga.
The American Viniyoga Institute, Watsonville, CA—2013 -2015
Foundations for yoga therapy program with Gary Kraftsow -1000+ hours
- Two-year foundational program to become a certified yoga therapist.
- Focus on spinal movement, neuro-muscular patterns, Sanskrit, sequencing.
CorePower Yoga – Boulder, CO – 2007
200 Hour Teacher Training Certificate
- Selected as two of 13 graduates to be hired by this popular chain after graduation.
- Vinyasa Flow and Yoga Sculpt
University of Colorado at Boulder – 2003-2007
BA Anthropology
BA Spanish and Portuguese Language and Literature
- GPA 3.5
- Honors in Spanish and Portuguese, Dean’s List, Sigma Delta Pi
Mentors and Teachers
Gina Caputo, Tracee Stanley, Trishka Lemos, Gary Kraftsow, Rod Stryker
Teaching Experience
Founder —Soroka Yoga Therapy—Aspen, CO—2015-Current
- Aspen’s source for yoga therapy
- Clinic, in-home yoga therapy programs
- Online streaming platform
- Serving individuals with rehabilitation, chronic conditions and advanced practitioners.
- Online + in-person therapist for diabetes.
- Facilitator of group trainings and programs for people with diabetes.
- Founder of the ID Method™ and the Rise Above T1D Program
- Creates and facilitates yoga therapy classes, breathing practices and meditations.
- Visit for teacher profile
- Yoga therapy for diabetes two-day intensive training.
- 2-day yoga nidra retreat
- 50 hour advanced teacher training
- Co-lead training with Gina Caputo to group of 18.
- Taught up to 13+ classes a week: vinyasa, power, restorative, yin, yoga therapy, meditation, yoga nidra.
- Studio manager and mentor for ten to fifteen yoga teachers and trainers.
- Created a consistent and vibrant community of local yoga practitioners in a tourist-focused location.
- Maintained a highly respected yoga studio, true to the essence of yoga.
- Rebuilt failing business back to thriving within 4-year-span; tripling revenue.
- Created community through educational workshops, local events, hosting teachers like Seane Corn, Suzanne Sterling, Gina Caputo, Kelly Morris, Ashley Turner and Simon Park.
- Taught ashtanga primary series and vinyasa flow in Portuguese.
- Taught vinyasa flow, yoga sculpt, Bikram series and basics flow classes to up to 60 people at a time.
Program Facilitation + Assistance
Lead Teacher--Rise Above T1D Program—Bi-annual since 2019—6-week online yoga therapy program for type 1 diabetics.
Lead Teacher--Diabetes Resilience Retreat –January 2021—online weekend yoga nidra and stress reduction for people with all types of diabetes.
Presenter--Telluride Yoga Festival —June 2019
Presenter--Yoga On The Mountain Festival—2017-2019
Presenter--Lead with Love Festival —2017-2019
Lead Teacher--The Subtle Body Teacher Training —True Nature Healing Arts—November 2019—4-Day Advanced Teacher Training
Lead Teacher--Chakras Advanced Teacher Training —O2 Aspen—June 2019—4-Day Advanced Teacher Training
Lead Teacher—Master Training for Teaching Power Yoga—O2 Aspen—August 2017
Co-Facilitator with Gina Caputo—200 hour Teacher Training--Colorado School of Yoga—Fall 2015
Presenter--Wanderlust Yoga Festival—Colorado—2015 and 2016
Assistant to Gary Kraftsow -Yoga Journal Conference 2015
Assistant to Ashley Turner - Wanderlust Festival Tahoe, Colorado 2013-2017
Assistant to Rod Stryker - student model - Yoga International 2018-2019
Lead Teacher--Diabetes Resilience Retreat –January 2021—online weekend yoga nidra and stress reduction for people with all types of diabetes.
Presenter--Telluride Yoga Festival —June 2019
Presenter--Yoga On The Mountain Festival—2017-2019
Presenter--Lead with Love Festival —2017-2019
Lead Teacher--The Subtle Body Teacher Training —True Nature Healing Arts—November 2019—4-Day Advanced Teacher Training
Lead Teacher--Chakras Advanced Teacher Training —O2 Aspen—June 2019—4-Day Advanced Teacher Training
Lead Teacher—Master Training for Teaching Power Yoga—O2 Aspen—August 2017
Co-Facilitator with Gina Caputo—200 hour Teacher Training--Colorado School of Yoga—Fall 2015
Presenter--Wanderlust Yoga Festival—Colorado—2015 and 2016
Assistant to Gary Kraftsow -Yoga Journal Conference 2015
Assistant to Ashley Turner - Wanderlust Festival Tahoe, Colorado 2013-2017
Assistant to Rod Stryker - student model - Yoga International 2018-2019
Publications
Author-Yoga Therapy for Diabetes – Singing Dragon Publishers, Hatchette- London, UK, 2021.
Cover Model + Author--Yoga Therapy Today Magazine – Spring 2021 “A Novel Approach to Self-Directed Healing with Diabetes”.
Author + Model--Yoga Journal Magazine –June 2019 “Mitigating the Stress Response”.
Model--Yoga Journal Magazine—June 2019 “Sequence to Manage Addictive Behavior”.
Model--Yoga Journal Magazine—March 2016 “A Sequence to Manage Shoulder and Neck Pain”.
Cover Model + Author--Yoga Therapy Today Magazine – Spring 2021 “A Novel Approach to Self-Directed Healing with Diabetes”.
Author + Model--Yoga Journal Magazine –June 2019 “Mitigating the Stress Response”.
Model--Yoga Journal Magazine—June 2019 “Sequence to Manage Addictive Behavior”.
Model--Yoga Journal Magazine—March 2016 “A Sequence to Manage Shoulder and Neck Pain”.
Brand Representation
Ambassador--Lululemon Athletica—2011-2016
Featured brand ambassador for Aspen, CO location
Featured brand ambassador for Aspen, CO location