Alison Dadow

Shortly after stumbling into my first Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga class, I uncovered what today is my life's passion. Each time I left the practice I felt a mix of emotions. Sometimes it was a sense of euphoria, sometimes excitement and at times even discomfort. A powerful force kept bringing me back because a shift of consciousness was occurring inside me. It was more than just a series of poses. It was a practice in which I began to step out of my flesh and into my soul. Today I realize that everything happens for a reason and there are no coincidences in life. Therefore, discovering a Baptiste style class taught in an area in the country where this yoga style had not yet infiltrated was like finding a needle in a hay stack. I realized that I had found a gift, a precious jewel to aide me through my spiritual revolution.

Simply put, through Baptiste Power Yoga I was able to uncover the light that already existed within me. I know longer had a need to search "out there" to appreciate the limitless possibilities within. It has also taught me to step out of my comfort zone every chance I get, because in doing so I am able to transform. In yoga we define our edge as doing something outside our comfortability but within our capability.

I reached my edge off the mat when I made a decision to pair up with my twin sister Ann to open a studio, for the purpose of sharing what we have learned with others. That studio is called ÒTwin Power YogaÓ. Our motto is Power the Body - Power the Soul. Through powering the body we realize that our physical body has needs. Also, that we only have control over our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Through powering the soul, we discover that our soul has no needs and is already complete. The only desire of the soul is to share through the connection of other souls. By recognizing both physical and spiritual realities, we can gain insight in the bigger picture of our life.

I am so grateful to have found my passion which all began with taking a risk and getting uncomfortable by trying something new. I resonate with this quote from one of my teacher's Eliyahu Jian, "Greatness is not what you have achieved but what you have overcome."

I desire Greatness for everyone in the world.

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