Q. When did you first start practicing yoga and why?
A. I began a physical Yoga Asana practice in 1994, first through my friend James Nicholson’s encouragement, when he started teaching Power Yoga in a studio on Beatty Street in Vancouver he was renting. There were very few studios in those days!! I knew I would initially benefit from the stretching, then voila...so much more goodness came too. Prior to that my Yoga knowledge began with my mother when i was very young, she’s always been a practicing Buddhist and we always had a meditation altar in our house. I always felt an inner curiosity to yogic philosophies as far back as i can remember, thanks to my Mom's encouragement.
Q. What were you doing prior to practicing yoga for a physical fitness & connection?
A. I loved running, & taking dance classes. Prior to that I was a gym rat, light weight training & aerobic & step classes, Fun!...Old skool Style!! I have always been an avid swimmer & Pilates student too!
Q .What would you say have been the top changes from teaching yoga in 1994 to 2014?
A. Of course now we see yoga studios & people with yoga mats strapped to their backs everywhere. I think its become a more competitive business, not only do yoga studios have to stay on their toes to stay viable & smartly branded, but so do full-time teachers. When i started doing yoga in the 90’s, it was mainly a more mature age group clientele, attending, now its everyone, especially people in their 20’s & hipsters. When I was just out of high school & in my early 20’s, going to the gym was the popular physical activity….Yoga is the new gym scene!
Q. What is your favourite Bicycle by Downtown Betty piece & why?
A. For years it’s been the Dhoti Pant. I think i’m most known for wearing them a lot, it’s my uniform I guess you could say. They are comfortable, stylish, modern & different! I can leave teaching, put on boots & a sweater, then get on my with the rest of my day still feeling like a fashionista.
Q. What do you love most about Downtown Betty?
A. Katie is a supportive, great friend to me. Her creative design ideas, her personal style, & community awareness are infectious and inspiring to be around.
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