EAGLE YOGA HOUSE
Dennis and Susan Dusho have lived in Eagle for 3 years and co-own Eagle Yoga House, which opened on June 15, 2011. Dennis says what he likes most about Eagle is that it is a“ very friendly town and there are lots of healthy activities to do both in the summer and winter.” He moved from the Cleveland, Ohio, area in 2007 and enjoys the“ small community” of Eagle. Dennis says his responsibility is to“ keep the doors open” at Eagle Yoga House so his wife can“ teach and nurture and make sure clients keep coming back.” Dennis is inspired by his wife Susan.“ She brought calmness into my life. I’ m inspired by giving – by the good deeds people do without expecting anything in return. It inspires you to want to do the same thing.” He shares that he worked 38 years in manufacturing which was a high stress environment.
Susan volunteers twice a month at Eagle Middle School, teaching yoga to special needs children.“ The kids in the Special Ed. class are true yogis,” notes Susan.“ They do not care what others think about their practice and they just move into a posture and do the best they can. Which is all we can ask of ourselves.” Susan is inspired by her students including Kevin, a retired police officer who was injured in the line of duty and needed to take an early retirement.“ He is so willing to work and try. He takes barre class all of us women.”
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After 20 years on Bainbridge Island in Washington, Susan shares,“ What I like most about Eagle is the people and the wide open spaces for the animals. The foothills in Eagle is one of my favorite places – it is so expansive.” Her world has expanded since she moved to Eagle.“ The students have been such a blessing to me. The big hearts, vulnerability, willingness to give, work, and try their best is such an inspiration. Yoga is about creating openness and flexibility in your life and in your mind. Yoga teaches you to accept your circumstances and to embrace your possibilities.” nancy sanders, certified personal trainer
“ I help my clients define their fitness goals,” says Nancy Sanders, Certified Personal trainer.“ I create a workout plan based on what each client wants to achieve. The personalized plan typically gives better results than a general workout plan. Because I know the client’ s physical condition and medical background, I am able to make accommodations to the program to fit their needs.”
“ Motivation is often difficult to maintain when you exercise on your own,” notes Sanders.“ Regular sessions with me enhance the motivation to continue with a workout regimen. I went into this business to help make people healthy. I feel inspired daily because I actually get to help these wonderful people with my gift.”
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