Tamsy Markham

The way I feel about my life has changed dramatically since my introduction to Baptiste Power Yoga. Born and raised by a single mother, my perception of how I fit into the universe always felt a bit off balance. From the age of six, I rode horses competitively. This gave me a tremendous connection to life. I attended boarding school in Lake Placid, New York and it was here that I took my first Philosophy class and realized that the questions that I had concerning my own, personal meaning in the universe, were not new ones. After graduating from Skidmore College with a degree in Philosophy and a minor in Asian Studies, I knew, deep down, that the body, mind, spirit connection that yoga brings would be an integral part of my evolution. Outwardly, my life moved ahead, the inner growth, however, felt void. I moved to New York City after college and worked in public relations and advertising for various Madison Avenue designers. In 1990, I married and moved to Westerly, Rhode Island. It was here that I developed an interest in real estate, non-profits for community growth and spend time raising my three sons and three dogs. In 2002, an amazing friend asked me to my first Personal Revolution with Baron Baptiste at the Omega Institute. Baron's language that weekend challenged my body and touched the core of my spirit. What happened was a radical shift in my thinking that is the vantage point that I have today. By coming to my yoga mat and practicing Baptiste yoga everyday, I chip away at the wall that holds me alone in my fears and doubts about myself. The Baptiste practice has been a point of discovery in my life, a camera through which I have finally been able to critically look at myself and the relationships that I keep. It has given me the power to begin to make solid choices that leave me at peace. My family, friends, yoga, real estate and love of the community keep me focused and give me momentum. The environment of yoga continues to provide a safe place for me to grow and evolve. It is an honor to share this profound practice with others.

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