Don't ask for a blessing-be a blessing. Contribute to a process and help it grow, until eventually you become part of the process yourself.... You can only get ahead by giving back first"  Quote from Do You: 12 Laws to Access The Power in You To Achieve Happiness and Success by Russell Simmons.

When I first received the gift of yoga, I saw only the pretty physical aspects of the gift and I just used it to tone my body and get a good workout.  As I began to pull back the ribbon and shiny paper of yoga, I saw that there was more substance. I learned about the deeper physical aspects of yoga such as stress relief and detoxification through deep breathing. But when I opened the box that is when I knew that I would cherish the gift forever and always keep it close to me. Through the study of yoga I have learned that in any uncomfortable situation, relief always follows; that consistency reaps great benefits; Life is perfect as it is at this moment no matter what happened yesterday or what may happen tomorrow and that an open heart emanates and receives love.

My decision to teach yoga was spearheaded by my intrinsic need to give back what others have so lovingly given to me. 

Shanna Small RYT