Hiiiii, my name is Abby and I’m the founder of East Hall Yoga and co-owner of East Hall. I have what is sometimes described as Loud Brain. I spent many years seeking instant gratification from wherever I could get it, and it wasn’t until about 9 years ago when I started yoga that I figured out you could stop the loud thoughts before they even arrive.

Slowly over those 9 years, I believe yoga made me a better, more caring, and less impulsive person. I started East Hall Yoga because I wanted somewhere to DO yoga that worked around my schedule (with my 3-year old daughter).

Being a teacher allows me to share my love for yoga while deepening my own practice. I have a lot to learn, but I’m so grateful to have the chance and freedom to dedicate this part of myself to yoga.

I have been practising yoga for more than 20 years. I have completed training in fitness-based yoga as well as traditional and spiritually aligned practices. 

I also hold a certification in trauma-informed yoga and have a strong interest in the manifestation of  emotional trauma as chronic pain, tension and disease in the body. I am also currently studying somatic healing and believe the body is a powerful tool for self-healing, self-acceptance and personal transformation. 

My classes are an invitation to discover a deeper  connection between the body, mind and spirit. I use creative sequencing, energising breath to movement flows, and adaptive and supportive instruction to uplift  and empower people to shine their brightest.

I discovered yoga during my first pregnancy, after always being physically fit and active, I felt the need to slow down and enjoy this process. Yoga came to me by way of a book, learning and practicing at home and on the beach. This practice grew as I journeyed through 2 more pregnancies resulting in 3 beautiful children.

Many years were spent learning what Yoga meant to me, both on and off my mat. It was during these years that I discovered the power of stillness and mindfulness. The ability to stop, walk away from it all for a short time and treat myself to clarity. It was difficult to begin - always thinking "I should be doing this......" - now - it's easy. Now I am aware that "this" will wait.

At this point I knew that it was my calling to share this with those who were willing to give in to the process of learning to sit or flow in the moment, remove ego, expectations, and just be here....  in each passing moment.