FITNESS
Which yoga teacher has made the
biggest impact on your life?
Yogarupa Rod Stryker. His experience, knowledge and dedication are
supreme in the world we call yoga
today and those are qualities I admire.
What inspired you to teach?
Even as a child I was lit with a fire to
teach, so when I discovered I had a
love of yoga, I was naturally drawn to
teach it. After several years of practice
I decided to first study Kripalu yoga.
As my experience and knowledge
grows I become more inspired to teach
and spread the wisdom of yoga.
Favorite pose!
Recently, twists for their balancing
effects, and always siddhasana [easy
seated pose] for the joy in doing nothing and feeling love.
Johnna Smith
International yoga instructor, workshops
and training locally and worldwide
johnnayoga.com
Why do you practice yoga?
I’m more inclined to be calm and harmonious with the world around me.
I meditate to be happy and practice on
How has your practice evolved over
the years?
My practice started out primarily on a
physical level to gain strength, flexibility and balance. After discovering the
depth and scope of yoga, my practice
has evolved into a more purposeful
energetic and meditative approach. I
find it easier to reach a place of contentment and joy after strong asana practice
that includes a powerful emphasis on
pranayama, mantra and meditation.
Three words that describe your classes:
Full of energy.
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