Shawna Fujiki – RYT 200, Certified Prenatal

What and where to do you teach? I teach Yoga Boot Camp and Yoga for Runners at BLY in Ajax.

What do like best about teaching? I love having the opportunity to get creative with each class, keep it fresh and motivate new and experienced practitioners alike, to keep their yoga flame lit!  Connecting with students and observing their physical, mental and emotional states of well-being after a class is a real blessing.

What drew you to Yoga? A major need to release stress, and the realization that one of the best things you can do for yourself is get out of your head, and onto a yoga mat. 

What is your favourite pose? Pigeon Pose because I always feel so “floaty” afterwards.

What is a challenging pose for you? Reverse Prayer and anything else that involves stretching/bending my arms behind me…not too much flexibility back there for me, but I’m workin’ on it!

What did you want to be when you grew up? A police officer.

If you could have dinner with any 4 people alive or dead who would they be and why?  #1 would have to be my new husband Mark because I have the most fun in the world with him.  To live is to love and laugh, and that’s all we do when we’re together!  #2 is my Mom because she’s been my greatest teacher and supporter, and I still have tons to learn from her.  #3 is Seane Corn because she is so gifted and full of knowledge about everything that encompasses the way I want to live my life.  #4 is Deepak Chopra…I can’t wait to spend a weekend at his seminar this summer!

What is something about you that may surprise people?  I’m in love with scrapbooking!

What is your personal mantra for happiness or success? Never look down on someone…unless you’re helping them up.

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