The SpecialMoms Parenting Magazine 4th Issue | Page 7

way for everyone especially if one is
a Type A personality and can’t “quiet
the mind or sit still.” EXACTLY why
we stay with yoga for more than one
class.
First of all, yoga is more than poses.
It is also breathing techniques, eating
clean and honoring and caring for
your body. Each pose, or breath is
done for a specific purpose. For example, twisting postures aid in digestion.
I discovered that after a few months
of yoga, my outlook on life began
transforming. I began looking for the
lesson and blessing in every situation.
I began to see the beauty all around me and focused more on abundance instead of lack. Yoga
has helped me stay strong, and sane through
many difficult challenges in life. I understand
there is a blessing even in chaos, instability,
change, and loss.

to realize their worth and beauty. I also help
them to uncover their hidden gifts to share
with others and lead a much less stressful life.

Teaching yoga has literally become my mission
and ministry. In my classes the goal is for the
student to feel good in their bodies, learn to
be calm in the midst of the storms of life and

Helene is a 200 hour Regular Yoga Teacher,
Balanced Body Barre Certified, NFPT certified
personal trainer. She is currently teaching yoga at
Sports Yoga M2 and Loggerhead Fitness.

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I hope yoga finds you and that you experience
the same joy and peace as I have and that it will
enrich your life as it has for me.§

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