Sally’s smile and energy is about as contagious as it gets! You’ve seen her between Forest Hills and Eastown studios each week, getting in her 1,000 classes! Welcome to the Wall of Fame, Sally!
Here’s more words of wisdom from our newest Wall of Famer:
When and why did you start coming to Funky Buddha Yoga?
Waaaaay back in 2012! I was doing yoga prior, bouncing around to places and sessions, and experimenting with styles. In April, I did two back to back community classes, which offered donations to the Girls on the Run program for which I was a coach. It wasn’t until the following August though that I actually came back for a legit beginners class and dove in – the instructors and assistants truly set Funky Buddha apart!
What’s it feel like to hit 1,000 classes and join the Wall of Fame?!
Sensational! It’s gone fast and I wasn’t counting! Then again, that’s yoga, right? It’s when we stop, be in the moment, that the magic happens. It is so POWERFUL!
What’s your favorite yoga pose?
Oh, my favorite pose other than savasana – smile – are the ones which I am still learning (which is all of them!) I like the balancing ones because of the stillness, and the strength ones because they make me shake, and the twists are really incredible for weight loss, and the inversions tickle my neurons and make me feel young. The one pose that set Funky Buddha aside, and hooked me, was Flip Dog. It was so scary to me and then it was so AWESOME! I will never, ever forget that moment!
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to newbie Funky Buddhas?
Ha, oh there is a lot I could share! If you are sore, keep coming back, and if you are not sore, keep coming back. Drink water, lots. Basic hygiene matters, invest in a good yoga mat, and change up your class schedule. Exhale longer than you inhale, set an intention before your practice, and most importantly, have fun with it! Practice with love rather than harm.
Give her a a huge smile back next time you see her.
