Finding time to exercise while traveling can be challenging. But, doing yoga on vacation is a great way to stretch, get your blood circulating and maximize your much deserved relaxation time.
Below are images of our Circle of Grace Members practicing yoga in their favorite travel spots. So what are you waiting for? Book your summer vacation and get moving!
We are delighted to share Emily Tsay’s final blog post finishing her yoga teacher training at Equinox. Emily is one of our 2011 Grace of Giving of Scholarship recipients. We are honored to be a part of and follow her journey through this life-changing process.
Thank you for sharing your “wisdoms” with us, Emily. Namaste.
Congratulations to Sylvia Baedorf Kassis, our final 2011 Grace of Giving Scholarship recipient. Stay tuned as Sylvia shares her training experience with us this Fall.
To learn more about the Zobha Grace of Giving Scholarship, email scholarship@zobha.com.
This week Emily Tsay, 2011 Zobha Grace of Giving Scholarship recipient, is sharing with us the benefits of yoga on your health and posture. We are all busy, that’s a given and it’s easy to forget how much more great life is when we feel energized by working out, practicing yoga or incorporating meditation into our daily life. With great weather, now is the ideal time to get back to feeling great about ourselves and learning how to improve our well-being.
How has yoga improved your health?
We are now accepting applications for candidates in the Pure Yoga Teacher Training program this Fall at any participating Equinox or Pure Yoga through August 5, 2011. Apply now!
Posted by Rima Thierry, Zobha Grace of Giving Scholarship Recipient
“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” – Basho, “Narrow Road to the Interior”
With my first week of Pure Yoga Teacher Training under my belt, I feel more grateful than ever to be on this amazing journey to becoming a yoga teacher. We began our first day of class as many classes often begin, with introductions. It was inspirational to hear what brought many of the students to yoga- “yoga saved my life” someone said. Another student described how her practice has helped her cope with her debilitating disease, and how she was hoping to ultimately teach yoga to other people with this disease. As each person spoke it became clear that I was surrounded by remarkable classmates and teachers who shared one common thread, their love and dedication to yoga.
As the evening progressed we were asked to consider and create two lists; the first was a list of things that were holding us back in our life, and the second was a list of our “intentions” for our teacher training. After narrowing our lists down to one or two words, we each lit a candle and stated what we were letting go of and what our intention was for the next 10 weeks. It was through this exercise that I determined I was letting go of my fear, and approaching my practice and my life with courage, selflessness, and compassion.
The rest of our weekend was just as inspiring. We delved into yoga philosophy, began breaking down asanas, and even started teaching. Each day has been filled with several “ah-hah” moments, and I am quickly realizing just how much I have to learn. While I am only one week into my ten week journey I can already tell that my practice is blossoming, and my inner teacher is beginning to emerge. Very exciting!!
Ashley Turner in India at the Taj Mahal
Allison English in Edinburgh at King Arthur’s Sea 
Jill Miller in Yellow Mountain, China
Jon Witt in London
KayKay Clivio in Oahu
Laura Burkhart in Pulia, Italy
Kino MacGregor in Bali 
Lindsea Swisher in Hood River, Oregon
Mercedes Ngoh in Bali
Michelle Klink in India 
Sarra Morton in Aruba
Shannon Paige in Colorado
Stacy McCarthy in Maldives Islands
