The Search for Home
Being an immigrant changes your relationship with the idea of “home.” Returning to the country where you were born might stir feelings of comfort and familiarity, but it often comes with a sting—a quiet reminder that you don’t fully belong there anymore. And yet, in your new country, you’re always marked as an outsider. This emotional loop follows you everywhere: from your birthplace to your adopted home and all the places in between.
Eventually, I realized that home isn’t a place—it’s something you have to find within yourself.
I was born in Northern Ireland, a country fractured by political conflict with no clear resolution in sight. When I was two years old, my father made a bold move. He brought us to Canada—what he called “the land of opportunity.” But growing up there, I never felt like I truly fit in. Everything and everyone seemed to remind me that I was an immigrant. Canada never felt like home, and I was too young to remember Ireland.
In my thirties, I left Canada, driven by a need I couldn’t name. I was searching for something—belonging, truth, freedom… maybe. That search still continues.
For eight years, I practiced yoga at Downward Dog Yoga Centre in Toronto. People sometimes ask if I was a dancer. The truth? I was the stiffest, weakest person in the room. Yoga was painful—but it helped me feel better afterward, and that was enough to keep me going. I eventually joined their teacher training program, not to become a teacher, but because I wanted to understand yoga more deeply. When I realized on the first day that I’d actually have to teach, I nearly walked out. But I knew the only way through was to dive in. I volunteered for extra classes, including a corporate lunchtime slot.
Once the training was done, I set my sights on India. I craved the unfamiliar, the chaotic, the vibrant unknown. I traded comfort and security for colour and unpredictability. I landed a volunteer role at Brahmani Yoga (then called Purple Valley Drop-In Centre), where I was supposed to do four hours of admin work each day in exchange for yoga classes. That quickly morphed into full-day admin shifts, 6 days a week, leaving little time for anything other than yoga. Still, something had clicked—I knew I had to come back.
And I did—again and again, for 12 years. I completed every training offered: 500-hour Ashtanga and Vinyasa certifications, Prenatal Yoga, and Restorative Yoga. I worked in every department. I attended every workshop I could. I taught classes, led retreats, and eventually became part of the teacher training faculty. India felt alive. The unpredictability, the nature, the wild and wonderful people—I thrived in the flow of it all. Everything seemed to fall into place.
Between seasons, I roamed. Every year brought a new destination, a new opportunity that always seemed to appear just when I needed it. I taught in Australia and Hawaii. I volunteered on organic farms. I house-sat across Berlin and Oz, caring for goats, cows, cats, and dogs. India was the place I stayed longest—nine months at a time—before heading off again. I was living in the moment, fully and freely.
But after 12 years, something shifted. I began to crave stability, a sense of grounding. I wanted a home.
By then, the center in India had run its course. Everyone had moved on, and it was time for something new. In 2016, we sent out a newsletter announcing the closure. Soon after, I received an unexpected email from someone who had attended one of my Restorative Yoga sessions during a retreat. She offered me a full-time yoga teaching job in Dubai. Four months later, I packed up once more—and a new chapter began.
I lead dynamic and fluid Vinyasa Flow classes that are energizing, self-motivating, and rooted in intelligent sequencing. Each class is designed with a strong emphasis on technique, alignment, and a structured approach to building strength, balance, and awareness. My teaching is informed by a deep ability to read bodies and guide students in working through physical or energetic limitations—helping them cultivate a powerful, transformative practice.
I offer a Restorative Yoga Training designed to support both yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners. This gentle yet powerful practice is one of the most effective ways to soothe the nervous system and navigate the stress and anxiety of modern life. The training is open and accessible to everyone, regardless of experience.
More information on that program here.
Since 2017, I have also been deeply engaged in the study and practice of Sound Meditation. Using Tibetan Singing Bowls, I guide sessions that foster deep rest and inner stillness. The resonant sound vibrations nurture the nervous system, helping the body unwind and settle into a meditative state with ease. This is a deeply accessible practice—anyone can experience its calming, restorative effects.
My journey with yoga has been rich and transformative, leading me to work intimately with Kundalini Energy as a catalyst for deep personal awakening and liberation. From an early age, I’ve been driven by a longing for true freedom, which has guided me through a life of exploration, growth, and meaningful experience.
I wholeheartedly believe in the work I offer. Each modality has been a profound part of my own healing journey and continues to serve as a compass toward peace and self-realization. If you feel called to explore this path of inner freedom, I invite you to reach out.
I work with the Kundalini Energy in 2 different ways. They are very similar. Click the links below for more information.
Kundalini Bodywork – Best for transforming trauma and releasing blockages. Ideal for 1:1 sessions.
Kundalini Energy Activation – Best for raising your vibration and releasing blockages. Powerful in both 1:1 and group sessions.
