overwhelming passion for health and fitness which encouraged me to continue my education. I wanted to know everything about anything that anyone asked me about fitness and nutrition.

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​I developed a purpose.

As I continued to educate myself in health and wellness, I could not seem to wrap my head around the concept of yoga.

I regularly practiced gentle stretch, restorative and yin classes to compliment my cardio and heavy lifting routine. However, I did not want it to disrupt my very strict workout plan that my life seemed to revolve around at the time.

 

I became obsessed.

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Fast forward - 2017, almost 10 consistent years of building my mental and physical body and in the blink of an eye what I had spent years obsessing over was taken away from me. It happened so fast I still can’t explain the shock in not only the circumstances, but how my life was about to change.

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Pain. 

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Something most of us are uncomfortable talking about. Whether physical or emotional, I still couldn’t tell you what’s worse.

Life is hard. Prior to the car accident that caused me this physical and emotional pain, I knew no matter how hard life may be, there was one thing I could always count on – the gym.

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I became reliant on prescription medication which was nothing more than a band-aid for my suffering. I convinced myself I was drowning in my own sorrow and although dedicated to my recovery, I realized how much control my mind had over my progress. I began to reflect.

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Medication vs Meditation

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Wow. The power in that moment! I started to meditate – dedicated myself every single day. Not just once, but in any given moment I could prioritize my presence. When I woke up, before I ate, after a moment of distress, before I fell asleep...Even if it was just for a moment, I was able to escape the pain.

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I started to apply meditation before I would begin my physical yoga practice. Although I did not feel like I was getting the same workout, I was developing mental and physical strength. This sparked a whole new fire in my soul.

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Cassena Yoga.

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My goal is to help people find balance,

To be present.

Reduce both mental and physical pain.

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By simplifying self care and incorporating healthy habits, I educate and encourage self learning giving you the confidence and the tools for success. If you are looking for accountability, support and COMPASSION from your coach you are in the right place

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My story is not a cry for help, nor a desire for sympathy. My intention is to show you that I am human too. Raw. Real. Pretending to be anything else would be unfair to you.

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Your time is valuable, so thank you for investing it in my journey.

I look forward to growing with you.

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Namaste