Max Strom (2017)
Training with Max Strom in 2017 was one of the most impactful experiences of my life. I was living in Utrecht, Netherlands, doing my 200-hour yoga teacher training with him, and his approach was like nothing I’d experienced before. Max’s focus goes way beyond poses—it’s about breathwork, emotional healing, and living more authentically.
Max helped me understand that conscious breathing isn’t just for relaxation; it’s a way to release emotions and find real peace. He always said healing starts when we reconnect with our breath and question the stories we tell ourselves. That really stuck with me. His book, A Life Worth Breathing, became my guide for weaving yoga philosophy into daily life.
What I appreciated most about Max’s teaching was his down-to-earth approach and how he made yoga feel accessible to everyone. It was never about perfecting poses but about presence, self-awareness, and growth. His teachings showed me that by changing how we breathe, we can change how we experience life. Max’s approach to breathwork, mindfulness, and authentic living continues to shape my path as a teacher and a person.
Lodro Rinzler (2019 – Present)
Training with Lodro Rinzler helped me bring mindfulness off the cushion and into daily life. During my six-month meditation training with him, we focused on shamata to build mental clarity, Metta to soften self-judgment and nurture genuine compassion, and Tonglen to meet discomfort with an open heart. Lodro’s approach is refreshingly practical—teaching me to use these practices in real-life moments, not just when everything feels calm.
His book, Sit Like a Buddha, became a trusted guide for weaving mindfulness into a busy life. Lodro’s warmth and authenticity continue to inspire me to show up with more compassion, courage, and presence—no matter what life throws my way.
Jaina Fischer (2020 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Certification)
Training with Jaina Fischer was a pivotal experience that certified me as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Her expertise in trauma and attachment theory gave me a deep understanding of how trauma impacts the brain, body, and nervous system. I worked with concepts like polyvagal theory, the window of tolerance, and nervous system regulation—foundational tools for helping clients heal.
Jaina’s training emphasized how early attachment wounds shape emotional and relational patterns throughout life. Through hands-on exercises and case studies, I learned to apply trauma-informed modalities like somatic experiencing, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and mindfulness to help clients rebuild secure attachments and resilience.
This training equipped me with practical tools to address trauma responses like dissociation, hypervigilance, and emotional dysregulation, allowing me to create a safe space for clients to heal at their own pace. Jaina’s approach continues to shape how I support clients in reconnecting with their bodies, restoring emotional balance, and building healthier relationships.
Adreanna Limbach (2020 – Present)
Working with Adreanna Limbach has been like peeling back layers of pressure and perfectionism to get to something real. As an entrepreneur, it’s so easy to get caught up in chasing validation—hitting goals, proving myself, feeling like I have to earn my place. Adreanna helped me see that my worth has nothing to do with external success.
Through her guidance and her book, Tea and Cake with Demons, I started unpacking the self-doubt and scarcity mindset that had been running the show. She showed me that the real work isn’t about proving myself—it’s about showing up authentically and giving back in ways that actually matter.
Adreanna’s approach helped me drop the constant hustle for approval and focus on building something that feels aligned with who I am and what I value—compassion, connection, and genuine service. Her teachings continue to shape how I show up in my work and in the world.
Ralph de la Rosa (2023 – Present)
My 9-month intensive meditation teacher training with Ralph de la Rosa was a powerful fusion of meditation, neuroscience, clinical practice, Buddhist philosophy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Ralph’s approach blends these disciplines seamlessly, helping me build resilience and clarity by reconnecting with my body, breath, and compassion.
Drawing from his books The Monkey is the Messenger and Outshining Trauma, Ralph taught me how to approach all parts of myself with kindness, especially the ones that feel stuck or overwhelmed. His integration of IFS with trauma theory and mindfulness practices showed me that healing is both an embodied and mental process.
Ralph’s teachings continue to inspire me to help others access their own healing, presence, and authenticity through this rich, holistic approach.
Dan Jarvis & Nick Davis (2024 – Trauma Resiliency Protocol Certification)
Training in Trauma Resiliency Protocol (TRP) with Dan Jarvis and Nick Davis introduced me to a revolutionary, non-invasive approach to healing trauma that works on the brain much like EMDR, but without the need to relive painful memories. TRP targets neural pathways through guided mindfulness techniques, helping clients release negative emotions and rebuild resilience
without retraumatization.
By blending principles from somatic experiencing, EMDR, and mindfulness, TRP resets the mind-body connection to promote lasting healing. Paired with the Emotions Management Process (EMP), this approach addresses both traumatic stress and powerful emotions like anxiety, grief, anger, and guilt. It’s a comprehensive, gentle method that prioritizes nervous system regulation and emotional balance, making it effective even for those dealing with
ongoing stress.
TRP’s emphasis on mindfulness-based techniques makes it especially powerful for promoting resilience and healing while protecting both clients and practitioners from retraumatization.
Amy Battersby (2024 – Trauma Processing Yoga Group Facilitator)
Training with Amy Battersby to become a certified Trauma Processing Yoga Group (TPYG) facilitator gave me a solid, trauma-informed framework for healing in a group setting. Amy’s 12-week protocol, developed in 2011, integrates mindfulness, breathwork, somatic practices,
and education to help participants rebuild safety and connection with their bodies.
What makes TPYG so impactful is the group experience itself—healing in community. Co-facilitated by a clinical therapist and yoga instructor, the group setting offers participants a sense of belonging and shared understanding, which can be just as powerful as the practices themselves. By regulating the nervous system and fostering connection, TPYG creates a supportive environment where participants feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Amy’s approach emphasizes ethical facilitation, self-care for leaders, and providing survivorswith accessible tools for lasting healing and resilience.
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