Student of the Month - October 2024 - Christopher

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🌟🌟🌟October 2024 Student of the Month is....... Christopher Baker!  🌟🌟🌟

Christopher is a consistent attendee at my classes who always gives everything he does 100% effort and attention.  I love the way he practices, listening to his body, and uses the yoga props intelligently to get maximum effect in each posture.  His enduring athletic career is testament to his focused mindset and I am in absolute awe of his Triathlon achievements.  I look forward to seeing how yoga supports his running, swimming and cycling for many years to come!  Thank you Christopher for being such a great inspiration to us all!

❓Tell us a bit about yourself…..
🧘🏽‍♂️ I am Christopher Baker, 79 - 80 in January, a semi-retired Chartered Accountant.  I live in Maiden Newton with my wife Suzie.  I train for Triathlons -  biking, sea swimming and I do the parkrun in Poundbury on Saturdays.  I enjoy doing Yoga twice a week, as it strengthens me and balances with my other training. I enjoy spending time with my large family, 6 married children and 16 grandchildren.

❓How long have you been practising yoga?
🧘🏽‍♂️Since 2005 - 19 years. I started in the Bahamas.

❓What made you start yoga?
🧘🏽‍♂️I had a friend who was teaching it and thought it would help with my stiffness. When I returned to England because of Covid, it took me a while to find Lisa. I find the discipline of Iyengar very beneficial.

❓What’s your favourite pose?
🧘🏽‍♂️Probably Down Dog

❓And what is your favourite yoga prop?
🧘🏽‍♂️The Bolster

❓How has practicing yoga benefitted your life?
🧘🏽‍♂️It helps me to be as supple as I can be. I am still quite stiff. I also think it strengthens me especially in my arms and shoulders, which helps with my swimming.

❓What makes you keep practicing?
🧘🏽‍♂️I want to keep feeling good within myself. I do also like the mindfulness of Yoga.

❓Anything else you’d like to add?
🧘🏽‍♂️I believe that at my age it is a very important part of my training regime both physically and mentally. Lisa is a great teacher and very inspiring. My children are very encouraging with it too.

🙏❤ Thank you Christopher for sharing your yoga journey with us!
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