In an effort to alleviate the scoliosis-related back pain that afflicted her for years, Dede skeptically entered her first yoga studio hoping simply for pain relief. It did not take many classes before she began to see the physical benefits of yoga and after learning to integrate breath with movement, she began to receive the emotional benefits as well. Dede is continuously amazed by the parallels between life on and off the mat and she sincerely believes that everyone can benefit from a regular yoga practice. She strives to create a welcoming, nurturing and unintimidating space, where students are encouraged to find their balance between effort and ease. Dede is grateful to live in a city where the options for yoga are plentiful, and she is appreciative for her teachers throughout Chicago, including Dee Davis, Tom Quinn, Geri Bleier, Claire Mark, Quinn Kearney, Dorie Silverman, Jessica Carlin, Amy Schatz and Gina Saka. Dede received her certifications at yogaview in Chicago.
