Building community always starts with 1 person. Then 2, 3, 4 and eventually a Founding Five. Five then becomes a thriving web of practicing yogis enriching the culture and community at the studio.
These five Members were the first to forge the energy and community here. We are so grateful for them and as a thank you, last month lululemon Seattle Premium Outlets gifted these Members a full outfit, empowering them to leave limits behind in 2025.
This month, we are highlighting these Founding Five Members with a feature on our socials and a blog post. We encourage you to click the link to the blog posts below and join us in celebrating your fellow yogis!
It takes the first few who believe to initiate the landslide of yoga love we all enjoy today. Thank you to our Founding Five AND to lululemon Seattle Premium Outlets, PLUS all of you that show up to practice with us day in and day out.
What is your favorite part of practicing at Union Yoga?
My favorite part(s), I have more than one, of practicing at Union Yoga is having the wonderful community we have all created ! Not to mention, ALL of the instructors at Union are uniquely amazing and special! The studio is so cozy and clean and the energy of the studio is always calming, peaceful and tranquil to me- and very high vibrational I might add! I am fortunate to live and work only 5 minutes away so the convenience is an added bonus- but even if I lived 30 minutes away, the drive would be well worth it!
What yoga pose(s) makes you happy?
These are my favorites!
Ananda Balasana- Happy Baby, Viparita Karani- Legs up the wall, Vrikshasana- Tree pose, Natarajasana- Dancer, Ardha Chandra Chapasana- Sugar cane dancer, Malasana- Garland Pose
How long have you been practicing?
I took my first yoga class 36 years ago when I was in my 20's-but classes were few and far between. I have been more dedicated and disciplined in my practice now for only the past 4 years or so.
How does your yoga practice and how it makes you feel differ from other hobbies you enjoy in your life?
Yoga is a lifestyle for me- I never intend to give it up! Yoga fills my cup, helps me to feel strong, capable and centered. I am so grateful for Union Yoga studio- I have done so much healing, growing, learning and centering in the studio over these last several years. YOGA IS LIFE !!! - (if any of you are familiar with the TV series, Ted Lasso- I stole that from the character Dani Rojas- because that is how I view my practice of Yoga ♥ (see video below)
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would the title be?
Cayman Girl or Carribbean Queen
What three items would you bring with you on a deserted island?
Water purifier or filtering system, Sharp Knife, Hammock
If you were the captain of a pirate ship, what would be the name of your ship?
Dancing Sun
Are you sunrise, daylight, twilight or night? Why?
I love sunrise and sunset probably because I am a LEO and get so much strength from the Fiery Sun - but I also love the daylight and the night-- so I am all of them- HA !
What is something you are really great at cooking?
I LOVE making Indian and Thai food, so I am going to go with that ! My fiance Jason agreed :)
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