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Halifax Yogini Amanda

Open. Surrender. Peace. Transformational. These are the words I now use when people ask me why I love the practice of yoga. I began practicing yoga with Sherry and her amazing instructors at the studio a couple of years ago but it wasn't for the same reasons I practice there today. At first, practicing yoga was about asanas and the unbelievable workout I received. Sherry has an incredibly comprehensive knowledge about the body and I loved how I felt after a 90 minute hot vinyasa flow class. Along the way something else happened. Not only was I opening my body in ways I never imagined would ever happen but I was opening up in other areas.

The more classes I attended, the more I was learning about myself, I didn't ask for this new revelation but it was coming anyway. These instructors speak not only to the physical practice but also to the heart. I was learning that with every opening I was discovering in my body, there was a connection to my spirit. I began breathing like I have never breathed before and I was learning to cultivate a mind that was learning to let go. Surrendering in these postures also meant that I was letting go in other ways, more important ways. This part of the practice became very necessary for me. I was developing strategies in my yoga classes that became very useful to me in my life. I was learning to be non reactive in holding the postures but what I didn't expect was that this would flow over to my job! I work in an environment that has the potential to be very prolific at times and along the way my job became less stressful. I had more patience and I was developing the ability to find peace in non reactivity.
I love the feeling of lightness and community at my Yoga studio. When I attend a class, as soon as I walk through the door I feel a release. I'm greeted with a smile, music and loving words from the staff that always inspire me. This group has helped me create such a passion for yoga that I am currently enrolled in a teacher training course to deepen my practice. I've learned so much over the past couple of years but the biggest thing for me is that I'm learning to be present, to be open and to be love.

Namaste!
Amanda