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Get to Know Casey, Our September Instructor Spotlight




Meet Casey! She is a brand new Instructor on our schedule, but she has loads of experience on her yoga mat. Not only has Casey taught yoga on four continents and in six different countries, she has owned her own yoga studio, has a spunky personality full of knowledge and zest and teaches killer classes. You can find her on the schedule very Sunday morning at 8am for Hatha and 9:30am for Power. Click below to learn more about this incredible yogi. We are so lucky to have her join our team!


If someone wrote a book about your life, what would the title be?

Transcend

A Story of Resilience


How long have you been practicing yoga?

Since early 2006


What made you want to become a yoga instructor?

I remember vividly, being in a yoga class and the teacher, in the process of closing class said, "we're all interconnected." In that moment, my entire body lit-up inside, it was like I could feel every cell. I knew this was my truth. I felt compelled to share, and help facilitate the peaceful calm and oneness I felt through the practice with others.


What yoga pose(s) makes you happy?

Inversions & arm balances! I love being upside-down and arm balances make me feel strong yet playful.


Describe yourself in three words.

Optimistic, fun-loving, & charismatic



What three items would you bring with you on a deserted island?

Chapstick, a boat, & life vest. See where I'm going... I'm a Sagittarius, we cannot be confined.


What's a pet peeve that you would make illegal if you could?

Tailgating. The road variety not the parking lot kind.


If you were to DJ your own life, what song or songs would you play in the background as you made your way through the day?

Anything Citizen Cope or Dave Matthews Band, plus LP (Lost On You) & 90's grunge & hip hop.


What is your most used emoji?

the three twinkle stars ✨️


What is your favorite Knock-knock joke or silly/bad joke?

Knock-knock

Who's there?

Yoda lay

(now you finish 😉)

....


Choose one famous person from history you want on your team during a zombie apocalypse.

Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) from Zombieland


Are you sunrise, daylight, twilight or night? Why?

Lately, it's been sunrise. I love early AM hours when the world is quiet!



What is a current trend that you don’t understand?

Mullets. Now or then.


What is something you are really great at cooking?

Veggies of all kinds and various preparations.


What made you want to become a Yoga Instructor? How long have you been teaching?

I fell in love with the practice and the serenity it helped provide. I also wanted to help serve others, and felt yoga was a (more) noble way. (I had left a F&B position where I served drinks.) I've been teaching yoga full-time in the PNW since 2008.


Do you have any other hobbies other than practicing yoga?

Photography, hiking, snowboarding, DIY projects




If you were the captain of a pirate ship, what would be the name of your ship?

Rogue Raven


Anything else? Is there a surprising fun fact you'd like to share?

I've taught yoga on four continents and in six different countries.



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