A yoga teacher is one thing, a yogi is another. A yoga teacher, as commonly understood, teaches you yoga. A yogi is a person who, through practising yoga for him or herself, attains a state of unshakable peace and oneness with the Universe. Viriam Kaur, whom you can listen to on the player below, is an advanced yogini.
During our 30-minute conversation she describes her state of mind, recommends easy ways to get involved with yoga and describes the transformations in her students after they practiced yoga for a few months.
Viriam also teaches yoga out of her desire to share her peace and wisdom with others. To achieve this she, together with some like-minded friends, have grouped themselves into the "South Bay Yoginis" and travel wherever there is a need for yoga instruction in the vicinity.
It is not often that one gets a chance to speak with a true yogi, since they are usually quite reclusive. Don’t miss this opportunity, you’ll be illumined by what you hear!
The Interview
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What she says about getting started is your most valuable takeaway. Think about it whenever you have a spare moment: it could enhance your life several fold!
To go to Viriam’s website and view videos of her teaching students, go here: http://southbayyoginis.com/video/
To your happiness,
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Hi
My name is Dougie. I have owned and operated my martial arts school, World Karate Training Center for nearly 20 years. I recently moved my school from Westchester/Playa Del Rey area to Hermosa Beach(PCH and Aviation). I am interested in learning yoga and adding it to the curriculum at my school. If you are interested in meeting with me or even point me in the right direction for qualified instructor(s) for my school, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
Peace Over Power(my school motto)
Douglas Granzow
Owner/Chief Instructor
WorldKarate
ph 310 376 4363
Dougie:
I have copied your above comment to Viriam. I hope you both strike up a mutually beneficial relationship.
Best,
Lucky
What a beautiful conversation. Thanks for offering this talk. I love to hear these priceless truths spread through the internet.
Peace,
Betsy
Really interesting stuff here! Thanks for posting this…It was very enlightening for me.
Glad you liked it, Dani
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