Shadia Hafiz - E-RYT 200, YACEP, BY

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A series of unfortunate events led Shadia to her yoga journey in 2013. Shadia found the principles of yoga brought a level of mental clarity, calmness, revelation and self acceptance that she never experienced before. This is part of what inspires and motivates her to teach these techniques to her students. Progress, not perfection, as it mirrors the humanity in the process of working towards our goals to lead a more fulfilled and peaceful existence.

Shadia firmly believes that movement is medicine. Being prone to injury while also living with Arthritis, she discovered that the benefits of her practice brought a sense of healing and rejuvenation to her physical body. This is something she strives to bring to her students; her teaching style focuses on the balance between strength and flexibility, proper alignment, safety, patience with self, while challenging the mind, body and soul. A teacher should always remain a student; this curiosity is what inspires Shadia to bring a wide range of formats to her students to open their eyes to the ever evolving world of yoga, from Hot Yoga, Power, Buti, and Budokon.

“I teach from a place of understanding that every body is not created equal, but yoga is for everybody, and every body. I teach for the positivity, change, and overall goodness it brings to my students. I teach not to be good at yoga but to be good at being human, and in the hopes that setting the example can lead others to their path of healing. I teach from a place of patience, compassion, encouragement and “loving kindness”. I teach because yoga changed my life, and I hope to help others change and shape their lives for the better.”