About Anastacia
Although I had attended yoga classes in many studios throughout the years, I never found a studio where I felt like home. From being in a class full of students who seemed like they were in great shape and knew exactly what they were doing, to teachers who pushed my body to places that caused injury I just didn't find the "right fit".
As I took on juggling motherhood, work, and life, I found that I didn't have the time or energy to prioritize taking care of myself. Somewhere along the way I had completely lost sight of feeling grounded and centered.
During a particularly high anxiety point in my life, I decided to sign up for my yoga teacher certification. My goal was to educate and push myself. I was seeking physical, spiritual, and mental strength and solace. I had previous injuries that had created weakness in my body.
As I worked my way through the program I realized how deeply yoga affected me on a physical, mental and emotional level. My body became more toned, strong, and flexible. I felt energized and composed. Stressful situations became easier to manage and I began to sleep better… my relationship with myself shifted. After years of physical therapy, self-help books, and short-term fixes, I discovered yoga was the answer for me. Yoga began to fix my body by making me mindful of what was weak and teaching me how to strengthen and nourish as a whole.
Seeing my progress, a close friend asked for lessons to address some of her issues. We began working together to create customized lessons to work towards her goals. She was amazed by her results. What initially became a personal pursuit for well being, soon turned into the desire to share what I had learned. I believe that yoga is for every body, but every body is not made to practice it the same way.
You don’t need the latest trendy fitness program, the perfect yoga studio, or a mass of other people around you to spur you on. You just need one person who shows up for you, who meets you exactly where you are, who provides a trusting space and supports your individual needs. One person who teaches you the skills to feel more grounded, calm, strong and at peace so you can become more focused and allow your true essence to shine through.
As I took on juggling motherhood, work, and life, I found that I didn't have the time or energy to prioritize taking care of myself. Somewhere along the way I had completely lost sight of feeling grounded and centered.
During a particularly high anxiety point in my life, I decided to sign up for my yoga teacher certification. My goal was to educate and push myself. I was seeking physical, spiritual, and mental strength and solace. I had previous injuries that had created weakness in my body.
As I worked my way through the program I realized how deeply yoga affected me on a physical, mental and emotional level. My body became more toned, strong, and flexible. I felt energized and composed. Stressful situations became easier to manage and I began to sleep better… my relationship with myself shifted. After years of physical therapy, self-help books, and short-term fixes, I discovered yoga was the answer for me. Yoga began to fix my body by making me mindful of what was weak and teaching me how to strengthen and nourish as a whole.
Seeing my progress, a close friend asked for lessons to address some of her issues. We began working together to create customized lessons to work towards her goals. She was amazed by her results. What initially became a personal pursuit for well being, soon turned into the desire to share what I had learned. I believe that yoga is for every body, but every body is not made to practice it the same way.
You don’t need the latest trendy fitness program, the perfect yoga studio, or a mass of other people around you to spur you on. You just need one person who shows up for you, who meets you exactly where you are, who provides a trusting space and supports your individual needs. One person who teaches you the skills to feel more grounded, calm, strong and at peace so you can become more focused and allow your true essence to shine through.
