When did you graduate teacher training?
Fall 2006 – best training ever!

Why do you like it hot?
Is it hot? And who said I like it? But seriously, my favorite part about the heat is when the heaters shut off. When I start to really hate it, I remind myself of all of the benefits and I just keep smiling.

Do you remember your first class?
It was the year 2001 and I fell down a lot. But I got back up each time and I tried every pose.

Why did you become a yoga teacher?
To avoid becoming a lawyer! I thought long and hard about what I wanted from my life, and recognized that all I ever really wanted to do was to help people, and that I could do that by teaching yoga. And, here I am!

Any tips for new students?
Remember one of my favorite Bikramisms: “If you feel nauseous or a little bit dizzy, then you should feel happy! You are getting all of the benefits.”

That, and don’t forget to breathe normally: in and out through your nose.

Hey baby, what’s your sign?
Moonchild

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Do I have to choose?

Beatles or Elvis?
Do I have to choose?

What was your first concert?
Some music in the park that my parents dragged me to attend. I loved it, of course.

Have you ever fasted?
Is that like eating really fast?

How long did it take you to learn to lock your knee?
Is my knee locked yet? Keep reminding me, please!

What’s your guilty pleasure?
Just one? I’ll take them all!

If you were an appliance what would you be?
A megaphone.

Have you ever been to Burning Man?
They don’t call me the First Lady of Black Rock City for nothing.

What’s the first music you ever bought?
Madonna on a 45 – Like a Virgin

Besides yoga, what do you like to do for fun?
I appreciate the finer things in life: good friends, good food, and good wine.

Describe your first kiss.
It was behind the bowling alley, and I thought I was in love.

Describe your ideal yoga shorts.
Don’t worry about what I’m wearing. Just do your yoga.

What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever done in class?
Made a student spit their chewing gum out into my hand.

What do you want to gain from your yoga practice?
Peace of mind and a great butt.

Why do you love SF?
It feels like home.

Why do you love the Mission?
It feels like home.