What I love about yoga:I love Yoga because anyone can practice it and the benefits are infinite. It doesn’t matter if the person is practicing in their wheelchair or training for the Olympics. In a yoga class each person focuses on their own practice, there is no competition and everyone benefits. Yoga tones and strengthens muscles, increases lung capacity and memory, it also improves organ functions and self-esteem. I love yoga because it is more like play than exercise. I teach yoga because I am committed to passing on the life-changing skills and lessons my teachers so generously shared with me. As a burn survivor I live with chronic pain and I know firsthand what it feels like to be painfully inflexible, physically weak, and visibly disfigured. After 90% of my body was stripped of its skin, my doctors predicted I would remain permanently disabled due to the many complications associated with my damaged skin and rigid skin grafts. Practicing yoga not only stretched my tight skin it also restored my confidence beyond all expectations. For me it is a privilege to teach yoga and share my gratitude for a second chance at life.
I’m inspired by:
I am inspired by those who show up to class and courageously roll out their mat as they initiate their own healing journey. I know the most difficult step to a healthier lifestyle is the first step. I am inspired when I look across the room and see the eyes of a student light up as they discover new strength and their confidence is restored. I am inspired by the many yoga teachers who I work with and learn from who have dedicated their lives to sharing their practice with others.
My favorite music to practice Yoga to:One of my favorite recordings to practice yoga to is Native American Drums and Flute by Various Artists. However, the sound of my students breath is the most beautiful music of all.
Beautiful places I love to visit:
My favorite places to visit are the places where I can spend time with my children and grandchildren. I also love the beautiful swimming holes in the Willamette National Forest and rafting along the Columbia River Gorge. Closer to home, I love to visit the many beautiful parks in Salem.
What I like to do in my spare time:In my spare time I like to ride my bike with my dog, Shiva. I love working in my garden and cooking. When it is time unwind I enjoy reading and relaxing in my hammock.
One of my favorite quotes:
“Nourish your body with your breath.” Rainbow Mars--
YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY NAMASTE.ROB
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