Student Spotlight: Terrie Larsen

Student Spotlight: Terrie Larsen

Hello friends.  My name is Terrie Larsen, and I live in Windsor Heights with my husband of 41 years.  We have three adult children and four grandchildren. I have a degree from Iowa State in Interior design and attended a one-year drafting program at DMACC.  I started...
Student Spotlight: Carol Miller

Student Spotlight: Carol Miller

Hello Yogis! My name is Carol Miller. I work for a local insurance company where I support an amazing team of underwriters who write Surety Bonds. I enjoy riding horse, spending time with family, having lunch with friends, sitting outside and reading a good book, and...
Yoga and the Koshas: 5 Layers of Being

Yoga and the Koshas: 5 Layers of Being

For many of us, the physical body or physical motivations are what first brings us to a yoga practice. It is an entry point into Yoga and its philosophy. Many students notice their bodies getting stronger, more flexible, and able to stay upright with better balance...
Student Spotlight: Mary Gillaspey

Student Spotlight: Mary Gillaspey

Greetings, fellow yogis! I’m Mary Gillaspey here. I live in Urbandale with my husband, Dean, and our golden retriever Luke. Our two adult sons are out in the world—Daniel in corporate America, Adam as a chef. Before I retired in 2001, I worked for 15 years at Metro...
Witnessing Your Thoughts

Witnessing Your Thoughts

Early on when I was starting to practice and teach yoga, I met many experienced yogis who incorporated meditation into their life as a daily habit. As I continued on my own personal spiritual journey, I began to get a little more curious as to why meditation was so...