A huge thank you to Javier Baez who is our Volunteer of the Month for June. Javier has been dedicating his time multiple days a week to help build the Karma Cafe. He can also be found here multiple days a week practicing and trying out different teachers and styles of yoga. We are grateful for his service in helping to make our newest Asheville Community Yoga dream come true!
What was the experience with yoga that got you hooked? It’s just like fantasy, feeling great and full of energy right after my practice and all through the day.
What inspires you to continue yoga? To keep learning and sharing with all the beautiful souls around us.
What is your favorite pose? Happy baby
What is your most challenging pose? Pigeon
What is your favorite time/place to practice? Mornings and afternoons, in the woods.
How has yoga changed your life? Blissfully and dramatically.
Do you have a favorite yoga book or video? Yes, Power Up Yoga by Rodney Yee
What are 3 words you would use to describe yourself? Happy, relentless, vulnerable.
Is there a recurring theme that runs through your yoga practice? Family
If you could just share one practice that has helped you the most, what would it be? Vinyasa flow
What is your current or all-time favorite song or artist for a yoga playlist? Anoushka
What is your mantra? I am thankful
Do you have a passion other than yoga you’d like to share about? Habitat design
How did you find Asheville Community Yoga? Word of mouth
Do you have a spirit animal? If so, what is it? Horse
What’s your most embarrassing moment in a yoga class? I took my shirt off in class and the yogi pointed at me!
Thank you for your deep hearted answers Javier! And if you haven’t met Javier around the studio yet, introduce yourself!
