Amy ~ I am that I am ~ Soham  (सो ऽहम् 

Her Story

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As you step into my work, you will begin to see that yoga is not just my practice—it is the lens through which I express my art and my life. More than 20 years ago, I answered a deep call to heal, to listen, to remember. That call led me to an ashram, where I immersed myself in the discipline of practice, rebuilding from the inside out.

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I grew up on Cape Breton Island, Canada, surrounded by vast forests, wild animals, and the powerful waves of the Atlantic. The land shaped me, as did the multicultural community I was raised in—the strength of my Polish ancestors on my father’s side, the deep roots of my French Acadian and Irish lineage on my mother’s side, and most profoundly, the wisdom of the Mi’kmaq First Nations People, whose teachings and way of life continue to influence my path. These cultures and traditions are woven into my spiritual life and later found expression in my yoga practice and teaching.

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Alongside my work in yoga, I hold a Master’s Degree in Community Economic Development and a Bachelor of Arts Degree, complemented by extensive training in holistic and alternative healing practices. Yet yoga has always been my foundation, the thread that connects it all.

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"Yoga came before all of these and continues to ground me throughout my life. It gives me the ability to hear myself with a depth of clarity."

For over two decades, I have worked with women and women’s issues, walking beside those who seek to recalibrate the trajectory of their lives. I believe this work—this deep unraveling and remembering—is a revolution in its own right.

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Her Practice

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My foundation in yoga began with Sivananda Hatha Yoga, but it was in Ashtanga Yoga that I found the fire that would push me beyond my perceived limitations. I began studying Ashtanga with Susanna Finocchi in Copenhagen (2006-2007), later traveling to Mysore, India in 2008 to study under R. Sharath Jois and the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. My most influential teacher, however, has been David Garrigues, with whom I have studied since 2013. Currently, I study under Sarah Hatcher, a teacher whose guidance continues to evolve my practice.

Yet, over the years, my practice has shifted. I no longer approach Ashtanga through a rigid lens, but through the perspective of a woman, a teacher, and a practitioner in her 40s—one who honors the wisdom of her body. I have expanded my practice to include Somatic Yin, Restorative Yoga, and Strength Training, embracing their vital role in supporting women’s bodies as we age. Learning to challenge my boundaries, confront discomfort, and move past my mind’s idea of who I thought I was has become an integral part of my journey.

I believe having a teacher is a sacred relationship, and I bow deeply to those who have guided me. Jai to all my teachers.

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Her Teaching

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I have been teaching since 2000, receiving my first Teacher Training in classical Hatha Yoga through Sivananda in Val-Morin, Canada, after living in the ashram for six months. Over the years, I have explored many modalities, including Aerial, Yin, and my primary practice, Ashtanga.

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For me, yoga is not just about postures. It is a ritual, a remembering, a tool for clearing the body so the soul can speak.

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"What I love about yoga is that you can recreate the idea of who you thought you were every time you step on the mat. When the body is cleared, cleaned, and centered, you can hear with greater clarity what the soul has been trying to convey."

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Currently, I teach Yin Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, and Women’s Empowerment Circles. My teaching is intuitive, grounded, and rooted in self-reflection. I invite my students to get honest with themselves, to soften, to listen, and to return to their wild nature. While I draw inspiration from many spiritual traditions, I feel closest to the practice of yoga and the teachings of Native American wisdom.

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