it's not the heat, it's the humility
I had symptoms of “arthritis” beginning abruptly in 2009 with pain and swelling and joint stiffness in my hands and feet. It was disconcerting and uncomfortable but not entirely debilitating. Some days were worse than others. I was told by a rheumatologist that I had the beginnings of rheumatoid arthritis. I asked him if it [...]
Posted by Boss on Fri, Jan 13 2012 in Testimonials » No Comments
Our very own, Cleveland Willis, talking about his practice, is not to be missed. Here’s an excerpt: BH: Is Bikram the only form of yoga that you do? CW: I am spoiled with Bikram. I don’t know if I’m just not as open-minded as I think I am or maybe I’m a Bikram snob and [...]
Posted by Boss on Mon, Jun 20 2011 in Testimonials » No Comments
Three years ago, I had this crazy idea to run a half-marathon. I found a training program on-line, encompassing 3 days of running, 2 days of cross-training and 2 days of rest. The suggested cross-training activities included cycling, kick-boxing, weight-lifting, hiking and swimming. Because I was a novice runner, I followed the training plan explicitly, [...]
Posted by Boss on Wed, Apr 6 2011 in Testimonials » No Comments
I am a mother of two, Maya, 4, and Miles, 1. I enjoy making art, writing, parenting, and thinking about what quality education for all would look like. I am from Boston, moved to the Atlanta area from Oakland, and have lived in Decatur for the last five years. How often? It fluctuates from every [...]
Posted by Boss on Wed, Mar 9 2011 in Testimonials » 1 Comment
Heather Greenfield, 26 “In the end these things matter most: How well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you learn to let go?“ I am a student living in Inman Park. I love yoga, travel, music, art & dogs, in no particular order. How long? 3 years. Benefits: I found [...]
Posted by Boss on Tue, Mar 8 2011 in Testimonials » No Comments
More women practice yoga than men, at least here in the U.S. That’s changing but there are still many men who consider it unmanly. Tony Parrish isn’t one of them. Neither is Ryan Giggs. Other manly men who practice yoga are LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Andy Murray and Wesley Snipes. Believe me, this is a [...]
Posted by Boss on Mon, Jan 24 2011 in Testimonials » 3 Comments
“My husband and I took a trip to Las Vegas last weekend, and not having flown for awhile I was remembering my stiff and swollen knees in the past upon arrival at our destinations after several hours of flight. This despite getting up and stretching in the bathroom, etc. (I even try to do some [...]
Posted by Boss on Wed, Oct 27 2010 in Testimonials » 2 Comments
I want to convey my deep appreciation for your studio where I have been able to cultivate my yoga practice, and myself, for the last 18 months. When I first came to BYD I was at a critical point in my life where I needed to start over. Over a decade of alcohol and drug [...]
Posted by Boss on Fri, Oct 22 2010 in Testimonials » 1 Comment
I am a Bikram Yoga Decatur enthusiast. I’ve been practicing here for about four years, but over the last 18 mos have been attending 3-6 days a week (when in town). Why, one might ask, go into a hot box for an exacting routine that starts the sweat flowing within the first few minutes? [...]
Posted by Boss on Thu, Sep 16 2010 in Testimonials » 3 Comments
Elizabeth, 36 I have three beautiful children (Kevin (15), Allan (12), and Azriela (5)). I love witnessing my children’s firsts, yoga and its limitless offerings, reading, and learning how to use food as medicine. I grew up in NYC and enjoyed being a pedestrian amongst a sea of distractions. About Atlanta, I love the trees, [...]
Posted by Boss on Tue, Mar 9 2010 in Testimonials » 2 Comments
