Sarah Sheen
Each of us faces a point in our lives where we don't realize or appreciate something until it's gone, and my journey with yoga has been no different. Yoga was first introduced to me in 2001, although shortly thereafter, I chose to take a different path in the martial arts. About 5 years ago, I felt pulled back to yoga and I understand now that everything happens in life at the right time, and that I was at a place where I could finally begin to embrace and open up to this wonderful life.....this union of witnessing & nature that is yoga.
In 2008, I completed my initial teacher training at the Yoga Passage with Tracy Mann, Lerrita Rubinoff, and Tanis Fishman. I hold much gratitude to them for their multidisciplined and open approach that offered me a foundation in both the Ashtanga, Sivananda, and Bihar lineages. That same year, I took my 2nd trip to India where I trained at Yoga Vidya Dham (following the Bihar lineage) in yoga therapy. I was able to learn firsthand many traditional cleansing techniques, mantras, and pranayama practices. The experience of daily chanting and Bhakti yoga was introduced to me here. My teachers, Mr. & Mrs. Shiam Sharma will forever hold a dear place in my heart.
My personal practice follows the Ashtanga lineage as taught by Sri. K Pattabhi Jois. My past studies in this method have been inspired mainly by my teachers, Jeff & Harmony Lichty. Daily meditation practice in the Goenka Vipassana method is also incorporated, as well as restorative asana as taught by Judith Lasater. My current studies with these four teachers are ongoing. Each day I am amazed at how openings can occur, whether it be on the gross physical level or something more subtle that we don't always see right away. Through years of practice, I am only now beginning to see that the more we are able to approach from a place of surrender, the more opportunity there is for growth.
To me, yoga (union) occurs when we are authentically engaged in the process of getting to know ourselves better. Through acceptance, we come to understand that this is a lifelong process.....and truly - that the "real" yoga occurs in the lives that we live off the mat. For me, finding that balance between consistency in the practice and allowing for change & uncertainty has been eye-opening.
Sri Dharma Mittra speaks of this little spark of divinity that lies within all of us...the same size...in the same place - right in the centre of our hearts. He reminds us to stay connected to this light, whether it be through an offering of our daily practice or simply in our daily interactions with all other living beings. Bringing awareness to this spark allows us to see that we are all connected and that our essence is the same....and so it is with this in mind that I continue my journey with yoga.
"Once you have found the beauty in all things, then you have found truth - for truth has no duality."
Each of us faces a point in our lives where we don't realize or appreciate something until it's gone, and my journey with yoga has been no different. Yoga was first introduced to me in 2001, although shortly thereafter, I chose to take a different path in the martial arts. About 5 years ago, I felt pulled back to yoga and I understand now that everything happens in life at the right time, and that I was at a place where I could finally begin to embrace and open up to this wonderful life.....this union of witnessing & nature that is yoga.
In 2008, I completed my initial teacher training at the Yoga Passage with Tracy Mann, Lerrita Rubinoff, and Tanis Fishman. I hold much gratitude to them for their multidisciplined and open approach that offered me a foundation in both the Ashtanga, Sivananda, and Bihar lineages. That same year, I took my 2nd trip to India where I trained at Yoga Vidya Dham (following the Bihar lineage) in yoga therapy. I was able to learn firsthand many traditional cleansing techniques, mantras, and pranayama practices. The experience of daily chanting and Bhakti yoga was introduced to me here. My teachers, Mr. & Mrs. Shiam Sharma will forever hold a dear place in my heart.
My personal practice follows the Ashtanga lineage as taught by Sri. K Pattabhi Jois. My past studies in this method have been inspired mainly by my teachers, Jeff & Harmony Lichty. Daily meditation practice in the Goenka Vipassana method is also incorporated, as well as restorative asana as taught by Judith Lasater. My current studies with these four teachers are ongoing. Each day I am amazed at how openings can occur, whether it be on the gross physical level or something more subtle that we don't always see right away. Through years of practice, I am only now beginning to see that the more we are able to approach from a place of surrender, the more opportunity there is for growth.
To me, yoga (union) occurs when we are authentically engaged in the process of getting to know ourselves better. Through acceptance, we come to understand that this is a lifelong process.....and truly - that the "real" yoga occurs in the lives that we live off the mat. For me, finding that balance between consistency in the practice and allowing for change & uncertainty has been eye-opening.
Sri Dharma Mittra speaks of this little spark of divinity that lies within all of us...the same size...in the same place - right in the centre of our hearts. He reminds us to stay connected to this light, whether it be through an offering of our daily practice or simply in our daily interactions with all other living beings. Bringing awareness to this spark allows us to see that we are all connected and that our essence is the same....and so it is with this in mind that I continue my journey with yoga.
"Once you have found the beauty in all things, then you have found truth - for truth has no duality."
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