Andrea Griego, Owner
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Why I became an instructor
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Karin Fellman
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Why I became an instructor
I started my yoga practice 8 years into a corporate job. I played team sports competitively, since age 8, a lifestyle that had caught up with me, and at age 40 I was out of shape and unable to exercise without pain. I always felt very peaceful, yet it wasn't until I started practicing yoga that I realized how stressful my job was, and how that stress had flowed into every corner of my life.
The yoga room became my sanctuary. I began to see the "real me" as I looked in the mirror and not so much the person my business card said I was. I knew at that point I was on my way back home.
In January 2004, almost 40 pounds lighter, stronger inside and out and with the encouragement of Andrea and my husband Roy, I resigned from my job to become a Yoga teacher. Walking away from all the things that I thought defined me was scary. I now realize that I define me.
My life since teacher training has been a blessing. I now teach exclusively at the BYI and I am the Studio Manager. My marriage of 25 yrs is stronger than ever, I still have some challenges physically, that I will work through. To practice with some limitations, has taken me to a new place of understanding and compassion. I can teach it because I know it for myself. The benefits are real. Just show up and do your best!
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Joy Antipow
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Why I became an instructor
I was training for a fitness competition in Venice CA about 7 years ago and suffered a devastating spinal injury that took me away from competing and further more, from fully living. I went to specialist after specialist, year and year. FINALLY I found and started Bikram Yoga and with a consistent practice my body is healing itself. Now I just want to help others find the same relief, inner peace and bliss.
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Stacey Handelong
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Why I became an instructor
There's no profound reason for why I became an instructor other than it is just darn good for you, so why not encourage and motivate others to improve the body while challenging themselves to go beyond what the mind created as their limits.
How it has most helped me
Bikram Yoga has helped me find mental and physical BALANCE, giving me a completely different meaning to breath and relaxation. Without it I might still be a sleepless little stress girl.
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Caroline Icaza
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Why I became an instructor
After actively practicing different yoga styles for many years, Bikram yoga was the most challenging. Living with pain for many years due to sports and "bad choices", Bikram Yoga was the only practice that brought changes to my life, physically, spiritually and mentally.
How it has most helped me
My knees are much stronger. My body is healthier. Through this practice I have learned how to enjoy all things in moderation, to not take things personally and to love myself.
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Megan Monroe
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Why I became an instructor
I became a Bikram yoga instructor in hopes that I might encourage others to benefit from this physical and mental exercise in as many ways as I have. I have struggled with eating disorders since the age of 15.
Since beginning my practice of Bikram yoga in the Spring of 2004, I have learned to use yoga to aid in managing myself. Bikram yoga helps me to keep a greater perspective on my life and who God has created me to be. Each time I practice Bikram yoga, I am encouraged to accept myself as I am. I have found no other exercise that promotes the physical and mental well being like Bikram yoga.
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Gemma Moore
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Why I became an instructor
I started Bikram Yoga back in November 2002; as a replacement for running. My life history includes excessive amounts of competitive sports from a young age. Therefore I have developed arthritis in my lumber spine and knees. Yoga now has my chronic problem, under control instead of using western methods. Yoga is a regular pattern three times a week which began as a physical practice and has developed over the years into a very spiritual tool for me. Bikram Yoga is part of my lifestyle; which I plan on continuing into old age - I love it!!
Why I love teaching
Teaching is a wonderful journey - being able to spread Bikram Yoga is a gift as a teacher. Being able to
direct people in a positive path is a joy. Positivity spreads through osmosis and I feel Bikram Yoga is a gift worth spreading when people are ready to receive this. People then are open to start viewing the world from different OPEN eyes.
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Sandy Omer
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Why I became an instructor
Good question. I guess because Andrea kept after me asking "Sandy when are you going to teacher's training?" I had just turned 50 when she asked the last time if I was going to spring training. I think I surprised her as much as I did myself when I said yes. But seriously, I felt compelled to teach and get people excited about Bikram Yoga.
I really believe in Bikram Yoga and what it can do for one's body, mind and spirit. I started yoga back in the spring of 2003. I had abused my body doing other sports so a very dear friend of mine took me to my first yoga class. She is still a dear to my heart friend. I started seeing results in taking care of lower back issues (herniated disk), knee pain from High School and the list goes on.
Then I was hit with a double whammy when within a 2 year period I lost two very special people in my life. Yoga and my yoga family helped me through my grief and healing process. So now I want to share my passion for the yoga on how it is there to balance out one's body, sole and spirit. We do survive physical and emotion pain and come out better and stronger people. I want to share that with all and be there to help others through there struggles to become healthy in all aspects.
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Mandy Wright
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Why I became an instructor
I use to be an avid runner, ran in high school and in college. I eventually suffered from a knee injury and my doctor told me I would have to find an alternative method of exercise. A friend told me about Bikram Yoga and I was so excited to try "hot yoga." My first class kicked my butt and I was immediately hooked. I found the class to be so challenging and invigorating, and I felt fantastic afterwards! As I began to get more and more involved in my practice, I found it to be just as much of a mental challenge as a physical one. I grew to love it more and more, and knew that practicing wasn't enough, I wanted to teach. I decided to go to teacher training in the spring of 2006. I was so excited to be able to share it with others in the hopes that they would gain from it as much as I did, if not more. As a teacher, it's inspiring to see students literally heal themselves. They change their bodies, their minds, they become happier and healthier, and it's wonderful to be a part of that experience.
Favorite Quote
"Allow yourself to bend and you will stay straight" -- Tao Te Ching
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