About Annie
I have always felt a special bond with nature. Throughout my life, I’ve lived in various places and traveled far and wide, diving deep into the world of yoga, natural healing, and herbal medicine. My education is rooted in traditional and therapeutic yoga, herbalism, Vedic chanting, and Ayurveda. With over 35 years of experience, as a Clinical/Medical Herbalist and a Yoga Teacher and Therapist, drawing from the deep teachings of T. Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar.
My yoga journey started in an unexpected way. As a young single mother, my middle school daughter brought home a yoga magazine one day. She was so excited about how they were exploring the poses at her school and thought we should give it a try together. So, we practiced from the book for a few weeks and had a blast! Eventually, we decided to take a class together, and it turned out to be a small, relaxed setting that really deepened our connection.
Later, while traveling for work, I figured I might as well stick with yoga as a form of exercise. At first, I didn’t know much about it, so I tried out various classes to learn more. Honestly, I loved it! Yoga helped me discover a sense of strength, connection, and confidence that just felt right. I was totally hooked.
Throughout my journey, I’ve been lucky enough to learn from some incredible teachers. In 2007 I found my way to the Viniyoga tradition through TKV Desikachar. This is when true learning and healing really began.
Today, I am fortunate to continue my studies with my long-time mentor, Anita Claney from Healing Yoga Arizona. My hope is to continually deepen my understanding of yoga and Vedic chanting, and exploring how these ancient practices can enrich our lives.
YOGA EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
2021 – present Assistant, Yoga Therapist Training commencing in November 2021, Berkeley, California, Yoga Well Institute
February 2021 – Completed healing Childhood Trauma, Portland, Oregon, Yoga Calm
April 2020 – Completed Yoga for Children Certification, Honolulu, Hawaii, Yoga Ed
May 2021– Yoga for a for Adolescents and Teens, Honolulu, Hawaii, Yoga Ed
Krishnamacharya Healing Yoga Foundation – 500-hour healing yoga teacher training – Teaching Assistant, 2011 – 2012
Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai India – Vedic Chanting Teacher Training, 2009 – 2011
2006 – present – Varies workshops and trainings in the healing yoga tradition of TKV Desikachar- including course planning, the yoga sutras, models of healing, yoga and the Vedas, Vedic chanting, Sanskrit, pranayama, asana, meditation, and more.
Pranavinyasa Yoga School – Tampa, FL
- 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training, 2005
- 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, 2004
Not Sure Where to Start?
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You can reach me my email at annie@wyldrootsllc.com or
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I look forward to connecting
Mission
To nurture the harmony within you, and enliven the beauty in your life.
Vision
when wellness and joy are experienced individually, feelings of connection and wholeness expand to fill the world.
Values
- Harmony
- Authenticity
- Creativity
We look forward to connecting with you soon