July 2010
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Tell us about yourself, Darren
I enjoy outdoor activities and my family…my wife of 26 years, Jill, and my 2 boys of 20 yrs and 18 yrs of age. If I am not mountain biking, then I am either golfing, exercising or on the lake wake boarding. I enjoy great activities and great red wine. My wife and I are about to be emptynesters, so the opportunity to enjoy nature and the rest of life’s jewels is right around the corner.
How and when did you discover yoga?
This November will mark my third full year at Being Yoga. This is where I started my practice. I was seeking a yoga studio that was nearby and that had a enjoyable atmosphere. This is a fantastic studio with great fellow yogis and yoginis.
Tell us about your yoga practice.
The only style that I practice is Bikram. That was the reason I joined Being Yoga. This type of practice is the one I feel fits my needs best with the time I have to dedicate myself. Down the road I am looking to try other styles.
Why do you practice yoga?
Bikram yoga allows me be true to my self for 90 minutes. I enjoy taking a breather from the daily demands and distractions that can deteriorate peoples lives. The combination of quiet concentration, stretching and sweating in a clean controlled environment for 90 minutes is irreplaceable. As Kevin the teacher states so profoundly, “Just depositing another dollar in the bank of life”. Bikram yoga pushes my physical elements also, my stretching, my mental determination and my daily posture. It is all good…no, it is fantastic!
How has Being Yoga helped you on your journey?
Life’s journey is filled with opportunities and challenges that can easily create false or unhealthy perspectives. I feel this practice has helped me enjoy the pureness of my journey and thus be more balanced in the way I see things, which has increased my positive thoughts and decreased the need to dwell on things that are not within my control.
Any final words of wisdom for the students?
Embrace each yoga day. Each day’s movements may feel easy or may feel challenged, but stay true to yourself. Take the 90 minute journey with an open mind and a developing body. Today’s life makes these 90 minutes most valuable.