A Quick QandA with CorePower Yoga Students

Recently we sat down with CorePower Yogis and family members Sherrye Henry, Nora Garrett and Taylor Garrett, to get their thoughts on yoga, our community, and life. Listen in!

How long have you been practicing yoga?

Sherrye: 5 years. I started at CPY in Denver!

Nora: For about 5 years now.

Taylor: 3 years.

What brings you to your mat every day?

Sherrye: The community and connection to others (including and especially my kids); it is such a powerful reminder to “practice” relations on the mat and off.

Nora: Yoga taught me to love myself and my body for what it is and how I am. I continue to remind myself in yoga that my body is beautiful and capable of amazing things.

Taylor: The calm of singular purpose—the breath and movement silence my constant internal chatter no matter how forcefully I cling to it. And practicing with people you love is the best way to do it. I love coming to class with my family and seeing the familiar faces of the instructors.

What is your favorite posture and why?

Sherrye: Any posture that’s uncomfortable, especially hip and heart openers. They challenge me to let go, find my breath, and move through.

Nora: My favorite posture currently is half pigeon. I love how open I feel afterwards.

Taylor: Tree pose.

What posture currently challenges you the most?

Sherrye: Savasana—one day I’ll be able to quiet my mind!

Nora: Chair pose is always a challenging one for me. The uncomfortable nature of the pose requires so much quieting of the mind. And it kills my thighs, so there’s that, too!

Taylor: I’m currently really into Sugarcane pose and Compass pose right now because of the combination of the intense opening and balance.

Sherrye, Nora and Taylor were recognized as CorePower Yoga's August Yogis of the Month in Denver.