Tami was born in Cairo Egypt to a traditional Coptic Orthodox family. She has been inspired by devotional practices all of her life. Tami has spent extensive time overseas, exploring numerous cultures, their traditions, and her own soul. What has been of great inspiration on her travels is witnessing Bhakti. – Devotion. Much of the world still takes time out of each day to reflect on the divine, our connection to divinity and all of creation.
Tami began practicing yoga in 1993 and has been teaching since 2000. She views her yoga practice as the touchstone of her life and is committed to carving time out daily to become quiet and witness. Her life is guided by the philosophical teachings of yoga and she opens her body through meditative physical practices. This leads her to a deeper connection with Self and universal consciousness
Tami has studied extensively with master teachers and scholars in the US, Australia, India, Thailand, and The Middle East. She teaches classical Vinyasa sequences rooted in the Krishnamacharya lineage. Her style is dynamic yet she teaches with tenderness and compassion. Her verbal instructions are concise and her hands on adjustments are both skillful and nurturing. She aims to empower her students, challenging them to safely find their edge and expand themselves physically and spiritually.
Tami feels blessed that she has been chosen to share the delights of yoga and does so with humility. She has great reverence for the ancient teachings and is honored to be on this never ending journey of growth, change and renewal.
Tami teaches community classes, private sessions, specialty workshops and local and international retreats. Additionally Tami can be consulted for Ayurveda and serves as a labor support Doula. Her passions include photography, writing, painting and exploring vast open spaces outside.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
- Anais Nin