I accidentally stumbled across a BIKRAM YOGA Studio in Sydney in 2001 and began taking classes to improve my strength and flexibility and enhance my performing career. I was a professional dancer and actor and worked extensively in film, television and theatre both nationally and internationally until a crippling injury destroyed my career.
In 2003, while dancing in the United States I tore my rotator cuff and two discs in my neck. I was not able to lift my chin off my chest for 6 months, I could not even walk as the motion of swinging my arms caused tremendous pain throughout my body. Basic things like sleeping and dressing were not easy tasks. Not only was my career destroyed but I was devastated…my heart had been ripped out as dancing was my only passion since the age of 3 and all of a sudden it was gone.
I saw numerous Chiropractors and Physiotherapists and saw no relief for months. My state of mind was in pieces… “What am I going to do now???” It wasn’t until I remembered one of my BIKRAM TEACHERS saying that, “BIKRAM YOGA was good for healing old injuries both physically and mentally”.
With that in the back of my mind I thought it was worth a shot. I stumbled back into a class and gave it a go. I wasn’t able to do everything as I couldn’t lift my arms above my head or even turn my head from side to side. But slowly (through patience and determination) I was able to heal my neck and shoulder through my BIKRAM PRACTICE and with the help of my fantastic Osteopath, Michael Solano. (click to view recommendation)
Not only did I heal my neck, I gained so much more…. I became stronger, physically and mentally, I became more flexible than before, I received a deep sense of calmness, more confidence, a clearer mind, more determination and a leaner more toned body!!!
I then knew I was meant to follow the BIKRAM path.
In 2006 I embarked on the hardest, the most challenging and the most life changing thing I have ever done… The BIKRAM YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE!!!
As soon as I started teaching I knew I wanted to open my own studio and share the amazing benefits of Bikram Yoga with as many people as I could. I received my approval from Bikram as the rest is history! Bikram Yoga Capalaba – Brisbane Bayside opened it’s doors on February 2nd 2008.
For me it’s very simple… I practice – I feel happier, stronger and more centred. I don’t practice – I feel sluggish, tired and left of centre. I teach – I feel enthused, inspired and connected. I don’t teach – I feel like something is missing…
If we can all improve and make little changes within ourselves we can help to improve and make a more peaceful world.
See you in the hot room, let’s sweat it out together! xxx
