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I am number four of five children who grew up in Ohio with a loving family. I moved to Florida in 2003 with my husband after dreaming about moving here since our first vacation in 1979. I work in a dental office as a business assistant and have been in the dental field for over 25 years after working in the medical field for 15 years.<\/p>\n
My first time ever doing yoga was when I came to The Yoga Sanctuary in 2010 for the new student package, and Bonnie gave me my private class. I have practiced ever since. For years I could only come on Friday mornings, but now I try to make it to at least four classes a week when I can. I attend Gentle, Level 1, and Restorative classes. My goal for 2016 is to start the Mixed class. I am also trying to attend as many workshops as I can\u2014they have all been amazing.<\/p>\n
I have struggled with a weight problem for years, so I was much heavier when I started practicing, but I would do the best I could with poses. I have since changed my whole outlook to my weight and just embraced a healthier lifestyle. I have been successful in losing weight and I feel my yoga practice has helped me focus on myself and achieve this.<\/p>\n
For me, the greatest benefit of practicing yoga was learning the connection that my mind and body have, and embracing that. I always loved coming to classes and have met life-long friends from doing so. When my husband passed away suddenly in May, The Yoga Sanctuary became the one place I could come and feel a sense of peace and calmness. My brain could stop racing, if only for an hour. I was so thankful that I already had this in my life and blessed that everyone there gave me love and support at such a difficult time\u2014and still do.<\/p>\n
Challenges I face in yoga arise when I do not feel confident doing new poses. I am hard on myself when I feel that I did not do it right. My favorite yoga pose is Bridge Pose. It stretches and strengthens at the same time.<\/p>\n
I keep coming back to yoga because of the feeling of my mind, body, and spirit coming together that I get from my practice. All the different ages of people who come to practice yoga inspire me. It is something that you can do no matter what age you are.<\/p>\n
Outside of yoga, I love to swim, exercise, and go to the beach.<\/p>\n
My favorite quote: \u201cA good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realize how blessed you are for what you have.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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