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When and where did you complete the teacher training?
Acapulco Fall 08
How or why did you start practising Bikram Yoga?
I had been practicing yoga for years but my practice needed direction, I definitely found it in the Bikram Series.
How was your very first Bikram class?
It was intense but I knew it was the real deal.
What is your most important advice for the students?
Something my favorite teacher said ‘when you judge yourself you only break your own heart’ so just breath.
What did you want to be as a child when you grow up?
I never wanted to grow up.
What would you do if you didn’t teach yoga?
I work the summer as forest fire fighter.
What is your favourite quote?
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.- Einstein
Which one is your least favourite pose in the series?
Standing Head to Knee- locking the knee is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
What are you most proud of in your life?
My dog.
What is your first thought in the morning?
I hope it snowed last night.
What do you treasure the most?
Freedom.
Tell us about your first kiss.
It was scary and awkward but continuously got better and better. Not unlike yoga!
We are so pleased to announce the safe arrival of Jude Thomas Dowd on Monday, December 7 at 2am. Mama Corinne and Pappa Tom are overjoyed (and very tired!)
Congratulations from all of us at Bikram Yoga Guelph!
When and where did you complete the teacher training?
I completed teacher training at Palm Desert in 2009 with my good friend Orsi, who is currently teaching at Bikram Guelph.
How or why did you start practicing Bikram Yoga?
A former girlfriend brought me to my first class.
How was your very first Bikram class?
It was one of the most uncomfortable experiences of my life, if the instructor hadn’t been reassuring the new students that the nausea we were experiencing was completely normal I likely would have got up and left.
What is your most important advice for the students?
breathe, nice steady breaths
What did you want to be as a child when you grow up?
I’ve never thought that far ahead.
What would you do if you didn’t teach yoga?
Start the Revolution!
What is your favourite quote?
“I don’t want to be part of any revolution that doesn’t have dancing!”
Which one is your least favourite pose in the series?
Half Tortoise – I don’t feel anything happening.
What are you most proud of in your life?
My ability to grow, change, and adjust.
What is your first thought in the morning?
Starbucks, I love those guys.
What do you treasure the most?
Opportunity.
Tell us about your first kiss.
I was walking a girl home (we liked each other), she ran ahead and – I think – pretended to fall down. When I caught up to check on her, she totally jumped me. I had no idea what I was doing so I just stuck my tongue as far into her mouth as possible and hoped for the best.