Suzie Harris

Suzie Harris is a certified Baptiste teacher and the founder of Namaspa, a power yoga studio in Bend, Oregon. Suzie grew up in Bend but left after high school to go to college at Harvard ('94), Harvard Business School ('99), and then worked for more than 10 years in advertising, retail and strategy consulting. In 2005, however, she decided to move back to Bend and change the focus of her career to helping people live healthier, more stress-free and more balanced lives.

"I have lived the benefits of yoga and massage first hand. In my corporate life I suffered chronic low back pain, as well as insomnia, weakened immunity, and general chronic fatigue due to stress from work. After trying the traditional route of prescription drugs, I started exploring more holistic approaches. I found that regular massage greatly helped me relax and let go of built up tension, helping me feel more balanced and be more productive. Yoga's meditative breath work and stretching helped me sleep soundly again, and when I discovered Baptiste Power Yoga I realized I could build strength, stamina and mindfulness at the same time. Baptiste yoga has literally transformed my life - it helped me wake up to see what my most important priorities are, and it continues to help me daily to step outside of my narrow view of the world to be more present, loving and compassionate with myself and others around me."

Suzie has been been practicing Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga since 2001. She completed the Level 1 and Level 2 teacher trainings in 2006, and assisted Baron at the 2007 San Francisco Yoga Journal conference and Level 1 teacher training in Hawaii.

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