Drawn to yoga in 2009 as a way to come back into her body after many dark years, Julie Midtgard was not immediately in love with the practice. She resisted, both mentally and physically, but her faith and stubbornness won out and she continued on her journey. Her study of yoga has taken her from…
Sarah Hemker was introduced to yoga in 2006. She was initially drawn to the physical challenge of the practice but soon discovered the added benefits of stress reduction and clearing her mind. In her words, “It was like hitting the reset button if the day was a rough one.” Sarah has studied with noted teachers…
An athlete her whole life, Merethe Hellen began to practice yoga in 1999 and has continued ever since. She finds in yoga a powerful feeling of presence in her body, mind and breath. Merethe’s practice has been influenced by Iyengar and Sivananda yoga and she has attended workshops and retreats both in Norway and internationally.…