Mary Decker

1)I am here because: yoga provides me with the opportunity to bring my thoughts into the present. It allows me to listen to my body in a way I don't often find myself doing in everyday life. Being a part of this community and practicing yoga is a way to bring that peace into my life. 

2) 6 things I can't live without: ocean air, cast iron pans, foliage, woollen goods, kitchen table conversations, and self love.

3) My top three goals are: To live out my life on a beautiful farm, growing food and cultivating community, shearing sheep and spinning wool. To always remember that perspective shapes our experience, and that allowing positivity into your life will change everything. And to live as harmoniously as possible, with the earth, with other people, and with myself.

4)Ask me about: skateboarding, morel picking, hitchhiking across canada, seed saving, knitting.

5)I'm really good at: story telling, innovative cooking, and keeping myself happy. 

6)Favourite: 

Book: so many, but currently my number one is the Art of Fermentation by Sandor Katz Movie:Everything is Illuminated 

Food: Blackberries from my Vancouver Island backyard and salmon- wild, caught by me, and raw. because I am a savage. 

7)My most positive character trait, or maybe just my favourite one is my self discipline. I have proven to myself repeatedly that I can get through anything and still stay shining, that I can accomplish what I set out to do, and that ultimately I am in control of my circumstances. 

 My best experience in a yoga class was when: I think there must have been some serious stress coursing through my body, because one class when we were coming into the resting pose after bridge pose, where you bring your knees together and put your hands on your stomach and heart, I had the most incredible release. I always find that pose to be profoundly humbling and calming and delicious. 

9) My favourite animal is: The albatross. They are majestic white sea birds with a vast wingspan and they never land. They just soar around over the ocean forever. 

10) The most important thing I have ever learned in yoga is to be present. It is so lovely to be able to occupy your body and live in this moment.

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Zabrina Youden

1) I am here because: 

I was searching for something more in life and I found it through this community and Yoga, it gets me out of my head. I can... view the world in a better way!

2) 6 things I can't live without:

Family, Friends, Music, Water, Fruit, and lip gloss!

3) My top 3 goals in life are:

To graduate from Memorial University with a degree in Primary/Elementary French immersion Education.

Be a wonderful mother

See as much of this world as I possibly can.

4) Ask me about:

Anything, anything at all!

5) I'm really good at:

Interacting with children.

6) Favourite:

Book: Honestly.. The Hunger Games series!
Movie: Sixteen Candles
Food: ALL fruit

7) What is your most positive character trait?

Energetic

 Describe your best experience in a yoga class: 

I was having a really long day feeling anxious and restless I attended Steve's 60 minute Moksha class that evening. He had music playing in this particular class, we were practicing Dancers pose(Natarajasana) and I just let everything go, everything I was holding onto the stress the worry the impatience and I just felt so alive so free. It was a beautiful moment happening right there on my mat I just let the heat and the beat groove me! Maybe no one else could see or feel it but somehow Steve did!!! He said right out to the entire class from the back of the room "Zabrina if you want to get out of that pose and just dance you can! I can see it in your face I know you want too!" I busted out laughing and at that moment I knew that yoga would be a part of my life for the rest of my life!!

9) What is your favorite animal and why:

I love all animals, but Siberian Huskys in particular. I have a female named Mia. I love her dearly and I know she feels the same being able to connect with an animal on that level is something quite special.

10) What is the most important thing you ever learned in a yoga class?

Just love yourself, accept yourself. This is the only body and mind you will ever have. Listen to it, treat it right!

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Chrissy Dee

1) My body, heart, and mind would have it no other way. After starting hot yoga while living in Halifax i knew i was hooked. Discovering that a Moksha studio had opened in St. John's made the transition of moving back home just that much easier. I'll never forget my first full day home- I knocked on the studio door and Steve answered, with the biggest brightest smile and outstretched arms. i knew immediately that this was something i wanted to be a part of.

2) Music, coffee, hugs (especially from babies), Nature's Aid skin gel, fresh air, and a good belly laugh.

3) To raise a family, to live near the ocean and mountains, to see as much of this planet as I possibly can.

4) The paintings on display at the studio right now!

5) Enjoying my days. I make sure to allow time to paint, head to yoga or go for a hike, sit for a coffee or pint with a friend, or take the time to make a delicious meal with the music blasting through the house. The little things that make life fun!

6)Book: Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Movie:Almost Famous
Food:Avocado... and chocolate

7) People tell me that I have a very calming presence. I like problem solving and making others feel
comfortable. I am able to get over tough situations quickly and I'm pretty sure that I am physically unable to hold a grudge.

8) Every Bliss Flow class is always an amazing ride. My energy is sky high afterwards. I feel so alert and present.

9) The bear is my favourite animal. they are such mystical creatures. i ran into one while hiking alone once and it shook my soul...in a non-frightening amazing way!

10) Steve once said in class that nowhere has it ever been said or written that any part of yoga should be forced. These words continue to be so useful to me both in yoga and life practice!

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Tara Lucia

 

1) I am here because: 

I was meant to be. Moksha Yoga St. John’s has offered me a new sense of freedom, balance and belonging. And I am here because it feels great to be here!

2) 6 Things I can’t live without: 

love, family, friendship, water, good food, and my lipgloss

3) My top 3 goals in life are: 

- to have a family, to travel, to make a difference

4) Ask me about.. 

the day I ran for my life.

5) I’m really good at.. 

gift giving and thoughtfulness.

6) Favourite book, movie, and food is.. 

A Fine Balance, The Notebook, Indian! 

7) What is your most positive character trait? 

My heart! I have a very big heart. I also have a very keen attention to detail.

8) Describe your best experience in a yoga class: 

I would have to say my very first bliss flow class. I felt like I was dancing and I love dancing!

9) What is your favourite animal, and why? 

I like birds. They intrigue me – the sight of them and their sweet chirping. I can’t help but tune in when I hear them singing.

10) What is the most important thing you ever learned in a yoga class?

To slow down, breathe and be patient. 

I'm still in love with Ho Hey :)

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