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One concept in Yoga philosophy is the theme of Viveka which is often translated as the power of discrimination or discernment. It is the reasoning by which one realises the polar nature of certain aspects of life, i.e. what is real or unreal, what is permanent or impermanent, or – and this is the closest to my heart – what is life-affirming and what is not.
I started practising Yoga in 2003 when I was at a point in my life where I had to decide what kind of adjustments to make to become more healthy again. So, I took up Yoga with the simple goal of improving my health and fitness. I had always been active, but I lacked inner body connection and a clear intention for some of my actions. As my practice deepened and I started to break habits, push my boundaries and become more familiar with my own body, I experienced more comfort, openness and release within. This feeling of oneness motivated me to make healthier choices which soon improved my health and enhanced my life.
Moving to Vancouver in 2007, I started practising and studying Anusara Yoga® and my practice on the mat became a practice that fully pervaded my life. The idea that we are already endowed with the capacity to experience bliss in this world as long as we know ourselves, are receptive to the full human experience, are clear in our heart’s intention and remember that our actions are integral to engaging in the bigger picture of life has revolutionized my outlook on Yoga and life. This philosophy along with the focus on refining alignment makes this practice a valuable tool that constantly reminds me to make life-affirming choices.
I am studying and practising towards the Anusara-inspired™ designation, and I am very excited about the next step along this path. To evolve as a teacher and serve my students better, I will attend a workshop with John Friend, the founder of Anusara Yoga®, in Seattle, and a teacher training with Desirée Rumbaugh in Arizona in February this year.
I am a passionate Salsa dancer and Ayurvedic hobby chef, I love sunshine, chanting and literature. |
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