A Virginia Beach native, Ann was first introduced to yoga while directing her dance studio in the late 90's. Ann was hooked by the physical and spiritual benefits that she gained from the practice, and felt the calling to become a yoga instructor.

Though Ann has trained in several traditions, and has been fortunate to have studied and practiced with many extraordinary teachers, she is Certified by Beryl Bender Birch and the Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute. Ann is a 500 hour graduate of Beryl's school and currently represents the Hard & The Soft with Beryl in workshops and teacher trainings around the country.

She has practiced in many workshops and trainings with Doug Swenson-Sadhana Chi, occasionally assisting Doug in his workshops. She has also studied yogic philosophy (The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali & the Bhagavad Gita) with author and comparative religion professor Graham Schweig, Ph.D.

Ann is registered as a 500 hour multi-style Experienced Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. She teaches a variety of classes emphasizing technique and alignment. Ann leads privates, classes, workshops, continued education, and occasionally takes her practice on the road in various locations across the country.

Ann’s love of teaching and years of experience are evident in the comfortable manner in which she conducts her classes. She is known for the infectious enthusiasm she brings to each sess ion. With a keen eye for correct alignment and knowledge of modifications, Ann’s gift is the ability to tailor the practice to the specific need of the student, allowing that student to realize their own inner strength to face what life has to offer.