3/13/2024
The Story of Us: Walt TrantAfter decades of high stress business travel, I was out of shape, stiff and sore from old neglected injuries and far too many hours of sitting at desks and in airplane seats. I'd lost the range of motion and stamina I'd had when I was younger. I found myself tottering like and old man, holding hand rails and groaning whenever I sat down or stood up. Then with the pandemic my travel came to a halt and my work life calmed down enough for me to realize how much I missed my old yoga practice. I'd met and practiced with Diana years ago at Yoga Works, and was happy find my way back to her at Pacific Ashtanga. The first few led classes were intimidating and the next mornings I was muscle sore. There are amazingly strong and flexible students at the Shala capable of practicing way beyond my physical ability. I couldn't possibly keep up, but of course that's not the point. We are not there to make comparisons, and there is no judgement or criticism. When we practice with intention, with patience and compassion for ourselves and others, self awareness and restraint are as much a part of Ashtanga as breath and posture. Every practice we begin again and every day we maybe grow a little. It's all good.
I'm pleased to say that in a couple short years, with the expert gentle coaching of Diana and the other Pacific Ashtanga teachers I'm probably in the best mental, emotional and physical shape I've ever enjoyed. I've regained the range of motion and stamina I'd lost, and more. I'm doing poses at 69 that I could not do when I was much younger. Every day I'm more grateful for the opportunity to be healthy and to be part of the Pacific Ashtanga community. 3/12/2024
The Story of Us: Parisa SoltaniMy name is Parisa Soltani and I have been a yoga practitioner and college professor for nearly 20 years. Since joining Diana and the Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala community, my perspective on life has taken a significant shift. The Shala provides a safe space for me to be myself and learn new ways of walking through this world. I have the incredible opportunity to bring the teachings from Diana to my daily work with students. Over the last 8 years, I have learned how the power of community, movement, and breath can heal and help me be the best version of myself – at home, in the classroom and in one-on-one sessions with students. I work primarily with students who have faced much trauma, tragedy, and struggle in their lives and I have and continue to use Your Golden Journey, breathwork and much more of Diana’s teaching throughout my classes and it continues to be a powerful practice for my students. No words can express the transformation I see and feel within; however, I can see it in my daily work with students and with my day-to-day activities and for this I am forever grateful! LUCKY ME!!!! The Power of PRACTICE. 3/10/2024
Breath Practice TrainingContinuing education opportunity:
Fueling the body, energy and mind March 16th, Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm This will include a two hour breath practice training and deep meditation sound healing. In person or on Zoom. Price: $50 To register email me at pacificashtanga1@gmail.com Payment options: Venmo @Diana-Christinson OR Zelle 2/1/2024
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