Hello everyone! Meet Tanya.
Tanya has been teaching here at the Yoga Lounge since summer 2014. She teaches a challenging HOT Power Flow class at 4:30pm every Sunday. Her class will coordinate movement and breath for a moving meditation. The focus will be on strengthening poses followed by long stretches to ground and centre the mind and body. Expect to get your heart rate up and your blood pumping!
1. How did you discover yoga?
In the mid 90’s as a teenager I discovered an old book my mother had on Hatha Yoga. The book was really exciting as the yoga philosophy and fundamental yoga postures exposed were new and different. With guidance of the book, I developed a personal ritual and self practice then shortly after attended group classes.
2. What excites you about your own practice?
My practice is about the “my time” dedicated to connecting and embracing with my inner self, my soul, my breath and body. Most importantly I embrace what it does to my mind. For example, the way I feel in a pose and those feelings that arise learning things I thought were not possible is a process more important then the pose itself.
3. How would you describe your classes and your teaching style?
I have experience teaching different styles (hatha, ashtanga, fusion, power, vinyasa, pranayama and meditation) and levels (beginner to intermediate). As a teacher, my joy is in creating an atmosphere where students can enjoy their time on the mat and allow whatever journey they’re on to transpire.
4. What inspires you, personally? OR What gets you going every day?
I’m inspired by music and chocolates ![:)]()
I have a tendency to continuously set small and large goals personally, professionally and spiritually. The process of setting goals is a driving force that grounds me to live in the present moment and as a lifestyle helps me to continuously grow and evolve.
5. Where do you think yoga, as a movement, is heading?
