. THE SOULIE SERIES {MELANIE} I'm honoured to introduce @dash4dash, another epic human & YTT grad from our Pure YTT INTENSIVE last year. Here's a snippet from Melanie's journey: 1) In Spring of 2018 a message from @pureyogaottawa appeared in my inbox. I knew at that moment the next step on this journey was to share with others how this new practice [yoga] was helping change my thoughts & behaviours…I wanted a forum to help teach others how wonderful it is & how it can transform not only the body, but also the mind. Reading that email, I knew I was embarking on a journey that would completely turn my life around, and so, the adventure began. I called the studio to chat with the owner to see if I could actually do this - my knowledge was basic & I was unsure if this was even doable for me. After my conversation I felt less fearful & decided even if everything failed, I would have spent my time in peace & harmony, getting to know my inner soul & body on an even deeper level. And I ended up being united with other soul searching yogis who, unbeknownst to me would become Soulies for life. This place was magical & homey all at once. The views stretched out over the jungle w/ a picturesque view of the ocean & most amazing sunsets. The air filled my lungs with restoration, a gift of healing that would continue w/ gourmet meals 3 times a day, prepared by our very own personal chef & lovely sous chef. The pets were an added form of healing that we could not even imagine outside of our own personal lives. Unconditional love at just the right moments! Meditation: The days began with an early half hour meditation, teaching our bodies to pause & breathe in our surroundings, nothing to think about, only the presence of this moment. At the beginning it was super hard for me to be still & quiet, the sitting was uncomfortable & difficult to stay focused but w/ practice it became easier & that's when the breakthrough happened. Asana: The yoga was a great way to focus my energy, the learnings were intense but w/ purpose. We all embraced the discomfort & long days w/ passion. Connection: The friendships grew, the bonding continued & the training flew by (cont'd in comments)...
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