07/24/2025
Stephany is a dedicated student at YSSA whose journey through this unique practice has been truly inspiring. It’s been a joy to witness how Ashtanga yoga has begun to nurture her soul and empower her personal growth. In her own words she explains why this Ashtanga has become so important to her daily life…
“I started a very consistently inconsistent yoga practice a little over five years ago. I wasn’t too deep into it and I genuinely thought it was just about achieving cool asanas. The more I practiced physically, the more it drew me to dive deeper and learn more about it. I realized that Yoga is a way of life, one where we consciously choose living cultivating discernment so we can make peace with the choices we make, since the quality of our lives will be based on the consequences of each decision we take. I joined Yoga Shala back in April of this year and fell in love with Ashtanga.
Ever since, I have been consistent with my practice. It takes real discipline, and a very strong will to show up on the mat every time. Joining the Shala has been a huge blessing in my life and I feel beyond grateful that it is part of my journey. It is an honor to have such great teachers, and a lovely supportive community, because they bring hope and remind me that the feeling I get on the mat when practicing can be felt every moment of my life whenever I choose to let it be, accept every encounter with full surrender and let it go.
My Ashtanga practice has made me accomplish what I once thought was impossible, to be able embrace and experience every instant as life chooses to hand it to me, with no expectations and with that I take the power that belongs to me, and that is, to choose to live a life in peace.”
✨Thank you, Stephany, for sharing your beautiful words. We are honored that you have chosen Yoga Shala to be your yoga home! ✨
