A Virginia Beach native, Ann was first introduced to yoga while directing her dance studio. Although familiar with yoga for some time, in 1999 she discovered that yoga generated a tremendous healing effect on several knee and back injuries sustained through her many years in the dance industry. Ann was hooked by the physical and spiritual benefits that she gained from the practice, and felt the calling to become a yoga instructor.

Ann has trained in several traditions, and has been fortunate to have studied and practiced with many extraordinary teachers, including Thom Birch, Sri Dharma Muttra, Tao Porchon-Lynch, Suzie Hurley, Tim Miller, and Christy Brock. She has practiced in many workshops and trainings with Doug Swenson-Sadhana Chi, occasionally assisting Doug in his workshops. She has also studied yogic philosophy (The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali & the Bhagavad Gita) with author and comparative religion professor Dr. Graham Schweig. Ann continues gain experience by practicing at different studios locally and across the nation.

In 2001 Ann was introduced to Astanga/Power Yoga by her teacher, Beryl Bender Birch, founder and director of The Hard and The Soft Yoga Institute and author of best-selling books, Power Yoga and Beyond Power Yoga. Ann is a 500 hour graduate of Beryl's school and currently represents the Hard and The Soft in workshops and teacher trainings around the country. Ann is in Beryl's latest video, "Power Yoga, The Practice."

Ann is registered as a 500 hour multi-style Experienced Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. Currently, Ann is the yoga director at Inlet Fitness South, in Virginia Beach. She teaches a variety of classes (Astanga/Power, Flow, Gentle, etc) at several Yoga studios in Virginia Beach and Norfolk including Virginia Wesleyan College. Ann leads privates, classes, workshops, teacher trainings, continued education, and is taking her practice on the road in various locations across the country.

Ann’s love of teaching and years of experience are evident in the comfortable manner in which she conducts her classes. She is known for the infectious enthusiasm she brings to each session. With a keen eye for correct alignment and knowledge of modifications, Ann’s gift is the ability to tailor the practice to the specific need of the student, allowing that student to realize their own inner strength to face what life has to offer.