September 2003
The teachers at the Burlingame studio have secretly selected Robin Duffy to be the Student of the Month—despite the fact we knew she would be highly embarrassed by the nomination. However, given the fact that we are all celebrating the Fifth-Year Anniversary of the opening of her studio this month, we couldn’t resist the temptation to honor her.
First of all, we though we would take the opportunity to thank Robin for providing and maintaining a clean, beautiful room for us to practice Yoga in. We also appreciate the safe, positive and inviting ambience that fills the room —clearly a reflection of her influence. We appreciate her dedication and commitment to maintaining a pure Bikram practice where students are challenged to meet the demands of the practice while she simultaneously respects the unique limitations and strengths of each individual.
It’s appropriate to note that despite operating a successful studio for these many years, Robin continues to maintain her own practice as a student. Despite the demands on her time and energy as proprietor of the studio, Robin makes time to practice five to six days a week. She maintains a “beginner’s mind” where she listens to and follows along with the dialogue as though she is truly hearing it for the first time. Robin welcomes corrections and is constantly striving to do her best. Despite her comprehensive experience and training, Robin continuously seeks out information and insight. Robin is a positive, willing spirit on the journey to life. We who are fortunate to cross paths with her on that journey have been blessed. Thank you, Robin!