I practiced yoga for many years. My Mom introduced me to yoga at the age of 15 to help me recover from chronic arm pain. I was inspired by spirituality of yoga and developed independent yoga practice. Eventually I have stopped practicing yoga and switched to Tai Chi. As my life was getting busier, I stopped practicing all mind and body techniques, which lasted until I encountered new body pains and aches. In my late 30th I listened again to my mother’s advice and joined a yoga studio in Brooklyn, right near home. I gradually started feeling better. Since that time, I have never stopped practicing yoga.
Dharma yoga was one of the main teaching styles in the studio that I joined. I deeply enjoyed it, but did not care to find out where this teaching style originates. I met Sri Dharma Mittra first time only in January 2020, when I stepped into Dharma Yoga Center in Downtown Manhattan. It was unforgettable experience! I was impressed by Dharma’s genuine personality and amazing ability to lead very large group of students with confidence and calmness using bare minimum of verbal cues .
I was lucky to become a participant of 1st on -line teacher training course during COVID pandemic that was offered in summer 2020. I received my 200 hours Yoga teacher certification in 2022.
PICTURES WITH DHARMA MITTRA – RECEIVING YOGA TEACHER CDERTIFICATE
Although I love teaching yoga, I do not teach groups or individuals routinely except for free summer times when it is the best to share yoga with family and friends. I use yoga elements daily in my professional practice which includes mindfulness, postural awareness, control of breath, calmness, determination, and introspection.
TEACHING YOGA TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS
In 2023 – I took Yoga for scoliosis teacher training series with Elise Browning Miller, which was another highlight of my yoga learning. Even though I do not practice Iyengar style yoga I enjoyed the class very much and learned a lot.
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