Barbara is a certified ERYT500 yoga teacher in the greater New York area and Hudson Valley since 2010.   

Being a native of NYC, her yoga and wellness journey began as a college student practicing with leading yoga instructors throughout Manhattan including Sri Dharma Mittra who especially inspired her commitment to seeking knowledge of ancient practices.

As an avid practitioner of Transcendental Meditation for over 25 years, it is of great significance to weave the principles of mindfulness into her teachings.

Since 2014 Barbara has been an adjunct professor instructing accredited courses in Yoga and Wellness; integrating Hatha yoga asana/pranayama with the chakra energy system and yoga philosophy. 

She is a foodie and advocate of herbal medicine, farming, and agriculture; in 2023 Barbara began instructing yoga and wellness to the community of students at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.

Beyond the mat she is an energy healer with a master level in Shamanic Reiki and the founder of Asanti Wellness, a private holistic wellness provider focusing on the foundations of yoga for mental health located in Wappingers Falls, NY.

Barbara envisions a society that supports physical vitality and emotional well-being throughout all stages of life.