Meet 889 Living Yoga Program Graduates!

Voices from two of our 2014 889 Living Yoga Program Graduates

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Meet Cheryl Tan

This LYP took me on a wild rollercoaster ride. If someone were to tell me that yoga was tough when I first started six years ago, I wouldn’t have believed them one bit, other than the fact that handstands were beyond me (and I’m still learning). After moving from Vancouver to Toronto in 2011, I plunged myself deeper into my practice as I sought for ways to express my emotions and feelings in a more sustainable and safer way. Finally, after two years of debating about taking a yoga certification, I found strength and courage to embark on this LYP journey. And boy! Every aspect of this program challenged my physical, mental and spiritual psyche in ways I never thought possible. I’m extremely grateful to the faculty and my mentor, Scott Petrie, for being patient in guiding me through this journey. For anyone who is considering to do their yoga teacher certification, I highly recommend 889’s LYP for their knowledgeable and experienced faculty, as well as the sweet and lovely co-founders Christine and Emily. The LYP was a wild rollercoaster ride, but it’s one that I would do over and over again – because the practice of yoga is ever evolving and no one practice would be similar to the last. ~Cheryl

Meet Debra Black

“As a reporter, I’ve always been under a great deal of stress and in recent years turned to yoga for a sense of relief and calm. When I was ready to take it deeper 889’s Living Yoga Program was there waiting for me. And each moment of the program has been fascinating — emotionally, physically and intellectually. I have not only grown as a person, but also grown as a yogi. My practice has deepened as has my understanding of yoga. When I first returned to practicing yoga after many years away from the mat, I never dreamed I would one day take a teacher’s training program. But here I am at the beginning of a new path, teaching yoga and spreading peace, love, joy and tranquility one class at a time.  I owe a big thanks to the teachers and faculty at 889’s LIving Yoga Program for being there to support me and teach me. Their collective wisdom has fuelled my passion for learning more and going deeper into not only the physical aspects of yoga but also the spiritual. The experiences I had with all the teachers and my mentor kept me going when I didn’t think I could give anymore. And of course I’ve made some absolutely amazing friends in my fellow students. Who could ask for a greater bunch of yogis to kick around with? I am so full of joy, love and peace (I know I sound like an advertisement for Woodstock :)) from all that I have experienced and all that you have shared. I can only say: “Namaste.”

~ Debra Black