Tell me a little bit about your yoga journey from the beginning. Within my first class, I knew I had found my safe haven. After a few short weeks of diligent practice, I was starting to heal injuries my body had suffered from being a dancer most my life. This safe haven developed into an overall state of health that I wanted to carry off of my mat and into the world. I quickly found my calling to become a certified yoga instructor! What's it like to be a part of the RYL community? All of the teachers are so unique, yet everyone is so supportive of one another! The community embraces different styles of yoga. No matter where you are in your body (physically, mentally, or spiritually) RYL has something to offer. I love being a part of a community that reaches such diverse needs! Did you ever see yourself teaching yoga when you started practicing? When did you know that you were called to teach? I knew I was called to teach within 3 weeks of starting yoga. I started out planning to double major with Dance as one of my degrees, but had to quit one year into college after suffering major injuries. Yoga brought back that aliveness I felt when I was a dancer. The path the Universe wanted me to take was very clear to me. What does yoga mean to you? Yoga means listening to the body and bringing about awareness in everyday life. Since I come from a background of injuries, listening to my body and not pushing it is very important. What is the most magical thing about yoga? The most magical thing about yoga is how it encompasses every aspect of life. As a culture we typically only practice asana. However, asana is only one of eight limbs of yoga. No matter which limb you may be practicing, an open heart allows the others to fall into place.Why do people especially need yoga in their lives? Presence, presence, presence; too often we're filled with anxiety and stress about the past or future. Being fully absorbed in the moment is where life happens. It can’t be found anywhere else. This month we are setting intentions and preparing for the year ahead. Do you think yoga can support an intention setting practice in anyone’s life? Yes! I have found the more aware I am, the more conscious I am in my decisions. You make a lot less excuses when you are present. What is your favorite music to practice to, and why? It totally depends on my mood-- from complete silence all the way to dubstep! What 3 words would describe your life outside of your yoga practice? Outdoors, foodie, playful. What is your greatest guilty pleasure? Snacking on yummy “hobbit” food all day while watching a Lord of the Rings marathon (extended versions of course)! Anything your students ought to know about you? When I’m not teaching , I’m in the kitchen experimenting! I keep up a website called Nourished Yogi that is full of plant based recipes, helping anyone who wants to go more plant based. When I’m not teaching yoga or in the kitchen, you can find me, my husband, and pups outdoors! |
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