Instructor Spotlight - Portland

We met up with a few CPY teachers to talk about why they love yoga, how they stay grounded outside the studio and their advice to yoga newbies. 

John S.

• How I remain grounded outside of the studio: I try to breathe deeply and remind myself that change is constant.

• A mantra/intention I frequently come back to in class: You are unique in the universe, celebrate the miracle of your life.

• My advice to beginner yogis: I got this.

Take a class with John! 

Daniel M. 

• Why I love yoga in 10 words or less: Yoga is a listening practice to hear what's happening on the inside.

• How my practice makes me stronger:​ My practice  makes me stronger because there are so many different types of yoga that when I get really good at one I can switch over to another one and then start fresh again and keep changing it up. 

• My advice to beginner yogis​: Find a studio and commit to 2 to 3 practices per week outside of your home. When you practice around other people you feed off their energy and you push yourself harder. 

Take a class with Daniel! 

Ashton J. 

• How I remain grounded outside of the studio: I come back to my breath. It is one thing that is a constant both on and off the mat.

• A mantra/intention I frequently come back to in class:​ Be with your body. It is so easy to let the mind wander off the mat so I love to remind my students to stay present.

• My advice to beginner yogis​: Be kind to yourself. It's just yoga!

Take a class with Ashton!