Certifications

About Terri

Terri holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education and Dance and began her career as a dance professor at Southern Utah University. She began teaching yoga in 1990 and has owned two yoga studios, one in Cedar City, Utah and one in Walla Walla, WA.  She holds the highest certification from Yoga Alliance and is certified to train teachers.

In 1986 she began practicing Vipassana meditation with her mentors Pujari and Abhilasha keays. Since that time she has attended many 10-day and 30- day silent retreats with them and other key teachers like Rodney Smith, Ruth Denison and Jack Kornfield. In 1994, she took Buddhist vows with Thich Nhat Hahn. A daily meditation practice has had the most profound influence on her life and teaching.

For many years, Terri has had life coaching/spiritual counseling from her mentor, Pujari and realized this was one of her passions as well, helping others find the same kind of clarity and direction she was finding from her sessions with Pujari.

In 1996 she began doing spiritual counseling with her students. Her formal training and certification came in 2012 when she trained in life coaching with Martha Beck.

Terri is also a Reiki Master and a certified Restorative Yoga teacher.

Her love of life and the people around her is contagious.  Her workshops and coaching provide a safe, welcoming, and encouraging atmosphere.  Terri teaches with skill, authenticity, and understanding.