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P H I L L Y WHAT ARE THE PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL MOST ALIVE?
1/Joe
Longo. Photographer. Yoga instructor. Warrior of Light.
3/Brittany
5/Jake
I feel most alive when my camera is in hand, walking through nature, recognizing the beauty all around us, following my bliss, being inspired, standing in a ray of sun, photographing a memory that will last a lifetime, and, most importantly, capturing the light within you.
There’s a special tree (the one tattooed on my arm) in a hiking spot called Valley Green. This tree has shown me a deeper kind of love. Going there taps me into the pulse of life. I also love dancing with my partner on Sundays at this open air spot right on the river. For me, dancing is a wild meditation.
I feel fully alive when I am truly savoring life, all of the different experiences and feelings. I thrive when I’m surrounded by people who inspire my best: family, friends, yoga students, and teachers. It is a blessing to be in the presence of those who are continually evolving, thriving, and living more vibrantly and healthy.
joelongophotography.com Photo: Joe Longo
beyondasana.org Photo: Nick Antony
yogawithjake.com Photo: Joe Longo
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4/Alexandra
6/David
Handstands give me a thrill that ignites my inner fire. Beaches—from the softness of the wind to the rolling waves to the endless coastline, I am alive and flowing with nature’s vibe when I’m there. Being around my friends brings me a crazy glow. These things make me feel fully alive and connected, not only to myself but to everything around me.
Sunny days, inversions and backbends, mangoes, the beach, oysters, green smoothies, coffee, laughing with my girlfriends, watching my dog chase a tennis ball, accidentally farting in front of someone and knowing they still think I’m hot, reading a good book, snuggling with my man, the occasional martini, traveling, seeing art, bubbles, and dancing.
Jones. Yoga instructor.
theblackyogi.com Photo: Joe Longo
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Policastro. Teacher. Writer. Creative force. Soul stirrer.
Holmes. Yoga
teacher.
alexholmesyoga.com
Panasevich. Motivator. Yoga Mentor for Men.
Garrigues. Ashtanga Yoga School of Philadelphia.
Uddiyana Bandha Kriya, making flowing surf turns on my longboard, a serious student making a breakthrough, driving a motorcycle in India wearing shorts during a monsoon rain, shoulderstand variations; being with my girl, swimming in a super cold, crystal clear mountain river, teaching at Ashtanga Yoga School of Philadelphia. aysphiladelphia.com Photo: Joe Longo