Jillian Cooney Oakes, High Street Yoga

http://www.highstreetyoga.com - Yoga Instructor Jillian Cooney Oakes leads her class at High Street Yoga, Westerly, RI.. Recorded June 30, 2011. This class was part of a 6-week series based on author Baron Baptiste's "40 Days to Personal Revolution: A Breakthrough Program to Radically Change Your Body and Awaken the Sacred Within Your Soul." The theme is "Vitality," and the class is based on the Law of Transformation Focus "Step Out of Your Comfort Zone." High Street Yoga is a Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga studio featuring a full schedule of hot yoga classes in downtown Westerly, Rhode Island. Call them at (860) 501-8970.

Video production by Mark Urso, Wham Universal; more info at http://www.whamuniversal.com

Jillian Oakes: I was a distance runner for years while growing my family. Competing in one marathon and various half marathons, I was diligent in my training yet incurred overuse injuries. I added yoga in as a form of cross training to strengthen weak areas of my body. To my surprise, adding Baptiste style yoga to my running took a whole minute off my time per mile! The physical gains were apparent - stronger core and back muscles and long lean toned muscles which made me a more efficient runner. A physical and personal shift occurred. I was hooked and eventually replaced running with Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga.

The physical benefits are just a part of the practice. I learned to really look at my life and let go of things that do not serve me, lift me up or inspire me to grow. Your life and all decisions derive from one of two places......love or fear. Baptiste yoga helps me stay in the present moment and helps to clear a path for myself and others filled with love and peace. Yoga is like church, therapy and going to the gym all rolled into one- something I say often to those new to yoga.

I have been practicing Baptiste style yoga since 2008 and recently completed my Level 1 Teacher Training Bootcamp with founder/creator Baron Baptiste in August of 2010. An eight day long teacher training intensive, focusing on personal growth and transformation as well as intense physical practice. I am continuing my education through the Baptiste organization and its affiliate studios, and I am on an inspired path to become a Certified Baptiste Master Instructor. I have so much love and admiration for my teachers, who have inspired me to be part of an amazing yoga community, committed to help each other SHINE!

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