What was your intial experience with yoga?
My initial experience with yoga was that it saved my life, changed my life and I am forever grateful for this practice. When I was 20, I was diagnosed with a condition that would be with me for the rest of my life. Although I was in excellent health (as per all the test results), I was in extreme and debilitating amounts of pain. As counterintuitive as it may sound, I needed to move my body. Therefore, with the recommendation of my Dr, I started with Vinyasa style classes which turned out to be a natural fit with my dance and cheerleading background. I was instantly hooked as I felt so good physically and was transformed into a blissful yet extremely grounded and present state. What really drew me in was that this ancient practice goes beyond the physical into the deeper dimension of being and the meaning of life. Over a decade later, my physical pain is minimal and I am walking the path of a yogi which is beyond my wildest dreams.
What do you find most rewarding about teaching yoga?
What I find most rewarding about teaching yoga is that I get to spread this amazing and wonderful gift that nourishes peoples’ bodies, minds and hearts. I feel so honored that I am a vessel for this ancient wisdom to flow through and help change the world.
I feel so honored that I am a vessel for this ancient wisdom to flow through and help change the world.
Do you have a favorite yoga pose?
I love so many poses and feel as though they have all taught me a great deal about myself. But since I must choose, Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog) has taught me balance. Balance is such an important aspect of life, and in this pose the upper half and lower half of the body are working/moving in true symmetry. This pose has also taught me the power of not giving up, and to simply take a moment to pause and breathe. To close my eyes and remember the gold that exists within me (and everyone) always. Adho Mukha Svanasana is so empowering, and I love that it continues to provide a strong foundation and balance for my practice.
Opportunities to Practice with Amber
Weekly Classes
Flow & Yin | Wednesdays 4:00-5:15pm
Power Flow | Sundays 12:00-1:15pm
Upcoming Workshops
3/31 Yoga + Sound Journey + Reiki w. Dustin Selva Info & Registration Here
7/20 Vinyasa Fundamentals: Part 1 Info & Registration Here
8/24 Vinyasa Fundamentals Part 2 Info & Registration Here
9/21 Vinyasa Fundamentals Part 3 Info & Registration Here
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