An exuberant and compassionate teacher, Valerie has taught Yoga, Pilates and cardio based movement at Yoga studios, community centers, fitness clubs and private communities throughout east central Florida for more than a decade. Valerie inspires and motivates her students not only through her extensive professional training but from the depth of her personal practice, which encompasses some three decades of studies in Yoga, meditation, movement, breath work, Ayurveda, Eastern wisdom traditions and metaphysics.
Valerie holds three central beliefs: You are never too old or out of shape to start a Yoga practice. Yes, you can learn to meditate. The Divine is as close to you as your breath.
"Peace begins with a smile." ~ Mother Teresa "
We all have the innate power to be fully open, fully present, fully awake in every moment. It is everyone's birthright." ~ Valerie Carruthers
"When one lives in fear of the dark, the whole world can be cast into darkness. When one confronts the darkness with the light of awareness and unconditional friendliness, darkness is illuminated and transforms to light. When this happens the world is bathed in light." ~ Michael Kane
True spiritual growth is more about undoing than doing, in the way that true Yoga is ultimately a work-in rather than a workout. It is entering that point of stillness at the core of your being where your spirit can reside in love and peace -- even in the midst of the most chaotic events that life can throw at you.
Consider me your "Guide to the Interior," facilitating your journey into the terrain of the heart, empowering you to discover its wisdom, compassion and sacred power.