~ SIMMY LAWRY ~
Training Certificates or Qualifications:
200 hour Baron Baptise - Power Yoga TT, Usui Reiki Ryoho, Degree Okuden L2, Tantric Meditation & Breathing, Philosophy & Tools and Relationships with Adele Kinghan & Sarah Hon.
Yoga Influences: Vinyasa Embodied yoga, Yin Yoga, Reiki Energy Healing, Meditation & Pranayama
Inspirational teachers: Studying with Baron Baptise, Ana Forrest and Meghan Currie. Being lit up by Denise Ferguson, Nicky Harris, Kirsty Van Dergeer & Cara Williams.
Background: I grew up in a rural small town in Auckland, exploring the forest with my animals. Eating the peaches from the neighbors trees. I am the eldest of 3 girls. I grew up listening to the sounds of Sade, Madonna, Deep Purple, Simply Red, Fleetwood Mac & Margret Urlich. Obsessed with dance, movement and music at the age of 4. I expressed myself through rhythmic gymnastics and ballet, going on to represent New Zealand at the Australian Championships. Winning the New Zealand Rhythmic Gymnastic Nations at the age of 12. At the age of 19 I left for North Carolina, USA to work as a Camp Counsellor. Which then took me on to live in Sydney, experience London, Spain, Paris, Italy, Thailand, Bali, Peru, Bolivia, Ireland, Amsterdam, Dubai, Fiji, New Caledonia, LA, New York & Florida.
Why I practice: My career as a carer and creative artist always came back to matters of life, spirituality, movement, healing and wellbeing. It was always asking me to let it (my yoga practice) become alive. So in 2016 I started my journey of becoming a yoga teacher.
Why I teach: The learnings of my own journey has enabled me to witness the effects on my own mindset, soul-set and heart-set. Knowing that the skills and education I have absorbed and experienced on myself ‘work’ and have saved me in many ways. Rituals for a harmonious life.
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