Miriam Zernis Ridgefield. Yoga teacher. Kirtan wallah. I love sharing the practices of Classical Hatha Yoga and sacred chanting music as vehicles to opening hearts, experiencing oneness, and aligning with the truth of who we all really are. I am always inspired by the human experience to strive to make a difference in the world through the paths of peace, joy, and unconditional love. SitasLight.com PHOTO: Sue Pea
Kristina Sutcliffe Boulder. Hoop dance instructor. Teaching Hoop Dance gives me constant inspiration! Hooping can change my students’ perspectives and how they approach new challenges. The hoop shows us that we can achieve our goals by letting ourselves feel; by letting go and approaching life with playfulness. Hooping, like life, is a flow of energy that offers us feedback when we allow our bodies to listen. ODance.net PHOTO: CadenciaPhotography.com
Marisol Tamez Miami. Yoga instructor. Practicing and teaching yoga allows me the freedom to continually share my most authentic self. I’ve discovered that true beauty lies in integrating all diverse aspects of my being, and this empowers others to do the same. I’m passionate about preserving the imagination. I encourage an ever-flowing expression of innate creativity through writing, music, movement, and all art forms. MarisolTamez.com 114 ORIGINMAGAZINE.COM
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