Happy Yoga Month!

We are celebrating Yoga Month at RedBloom! We would like to introduce you to our teachers. We will share a little bit about them here throughout the month of September. (You can also read about them on our wall at RedBloom the next time you are in for a class or event).

Let's get started!

Meet Lauren Wemyss!

Lauren teaches classes for Kula in Alma (Wednesday 6:15pm) as well as Mt. Pleasant (Tuesday 7:15 pm) and subs classes at RedBloom. She has had a regular yoga practice for over 5 years.  During graduate school, with a nagging back issue, Lauren stumbled upon power vinyasa yoga. With an urge to deepen her own practice, Lauren decided to pursue teacher training in September of 2016.  

What once started as a love for the physical engagement in asanas, slowly grew into a deeper appreciation for the holistic view of a person.  Lauren ‘s goal is to develop as a teacher promoting health and wellness, helping people to live life more fully and peacefully.

Three Questions for Lauren:
1.What is your favorite yoga pose? Half moon is my favorite pose. It makes me feel strong, but is also humbling because my ability to hold the pose varies day by day. 
2. What is the most surprising thing you have learned from your yoga practice? I think the most surprising thing is when I moved past my focus on the asanas and began to use yoga as intended--deepening my self awareness and mindfulness. With practice I've been able to translate this into my daily life, helping me handle difficult situations more in a more heathy way. 
3. What advice do you have for new yogis? Allow yourself to just be-- not focusing on what you can and can't do, but rather the process and growth you make each time you come to your mat. The point of yoga isn't to be the most flexible or best at challenging poses- that is an added physical benefit. The goal is to be good to yourself and learn how to take care of yourself.

Stop in to one of Lauren's classes and get to know her as you practice together!

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