“I am on a journey through my research, service, teaching and yoga to empower individuals to be self-regulated. I have found that for many, this means that self-regulation must be embodied and it must be a practice.”
Educator
Professor and Researcher at the University at Buffalo
Author
Author of 15 books and over 100 chapters and research articles
Yoga Teacher
Registered Yoga teacher, Yoga Teacher Trainer, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), and President of Yogis in Service
Areas of Interest
Embodied Self-Regulation
The regulation of self through embodiment practices, such as yoga, mindfulness, equine therapy, and self-care practices.
Psychosocial Disorders
Interventions for psychosocial disorders, such as eating disorders and trauma-related disorders.
Institute for Embodied Healing
The Institute for Embodied Healing is an online/hybrid training center offering continuing education for mental health professionals, yoga teachers and therapists, as well as online learning experiences for those who want to learn more about mindfulness, yoga, and embodiment and challenges associated with difficulties with embodied self-regulation (e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders).
+25+
years of research experience
+100+
peer reviewed articles and book chapters
+15 years
of yoga research and teaching experience