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LIFE

SEANE CORN–

Yoga Teacher

and Co-Founder,

Off the Mat,

Into the World

Q-What’s the best thing about

being a yoga teacher?

A-For me, there is nothing more

amazing, intimate and creative than

facilitating sacred space and being a

part of someone’s healing journey.

It’s a magical process, and I mean

that literally, as magic is often defined

as “shifting energy at will” and that

is exactly what happens when we

practice yoga.

It’s a privilege to bare witness to

such a personal process and to be

allowedtohaveafrontrowseatto

someone’s transformational journey.

It is something I am so grateful for and

hope never to take for granted.

Q-What does a typical day in

your life look like?

A-Because I am on the road so often I

do not have a typical day because it’s

always dependent on a few different

factors. What I can tell you, no matter

where I am, I have 7 non-negotiable self

care practices that I commit to so that

the work I do is sustainable.

Everyday I do yoga, meditate and

pray. I make sure my diet is nurturing

and nourishing and that I get the sleep I

need. Each week I commit to working

with my spiritual guide or therapist

one-on-one so as to process what is

coming up and challenge any limited

beliefs. Lastly, I try as often as I can to

incorporate play; which I am not great

at, but recognise it is essential for

cultivating joy. These are the things I

do daily and weekly to ensure I show

up in my teaching and life with more

patience, acceptance and love.

BIANCA

MACHLISS–

Yoga Teacher

and Director,

Yoga Synergy

Q-What’s the best thing about

being a yoga teacher?

A-The fantastic students! When

someone’s life gets inspired, helped

or changed by coming to classes -

and they let you know. Sometimes

its hard to tell and not so many

people give feedback, but sometimes

years later they tell you what a huge

impact you have made, and that

feels so special. The actual art of

teaching keeps you really present

which is really what yoga is about -

being in the present moment.

Q-What does a typical day in your

life look like? And are there any

special, yogic rituals you integrate

into your daily life?

A-It’s always fun, but every day in

the week is different. I’m a mum; so

there’s lots of kids, home stuff and a

list a mile long. I run the business

Yoga Synergy - so there’s alotof

emailing and phone calls. I also have

a dog - so she gets a walk, then at

either end of the day there’s some

yoga teaching - where I get to do a

bit of my practice too. One class per

week is a practice class to music,

which I love. Then at night I

meditate before bed!

GABOR

BUKOVINSZKY–

Yoga Teacher

and Director,

Yoga Flame

Q-What’s the best thing about

being a yoga teacher?

A-The special thing is the service.

Being there for students, helping

them with their physical practice

and health, guiding them through the

psychological and spiritual aspects of

yoga and encouraging them when in

doubt.

Q-What does a typical day in your

life look like? And are there any special,

yogic rituals you integrate into your

daily life?

A-Most days wake up at 5:18am -

sometimes earlier, rarely later. My

morning ritual includes breathing

exercises, Sun Salutations, an exercise

called Lymphasizing (which is

basically jumping up and down to

cleanse the cells and energise), floor

poses, inversions, bandha work and

Nauli Kriya (that strange looking

abdominal massage), incantations

(where I recite some special

words for the day), my mantra

and meditation. This can all fit

into 20-45 minutes. I also do short

meditations throughout the day. I do

all this to energise myself and for total

focus, so I can direct my mind and be

in charge with that and for a healthy

strong body. Throughout the day

I teach, coach and take care of the

household. I feel that by having a

practice I am more present, and

am a better listener, teacher, father

and husband. I even love myself

more which I believe is key

toallofustoloveothers

and life itself.

A DAY IN THE

From jet setting to juggling home life with teaching, 4 world-renowned

yoga teachers share what life really looks like as a full-time yogi

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january 2018

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