Ponnapa Smith
New York, New York
Greetings! Im Ponnapa a E-RYT -Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher on a mission to spread love healing and empowerment through the power of yoga With over years of personal practice Ive seen firsthand how yoga can uplift us through lifes twists and turns nurturing both mind and body For nearly three decades Ive stood alongside survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as a crisis hotline operator emergency shelter staff community program intern and now as a crime victim advocate In these spaces Ive witnessed the transformative magic of yoga as it empowers survivors to reclaim their strength heal their wounds and reconnect with themselves Blending my passion for yoga with my background in psychology Ive discovered my purpose: using yoga as a potent tool for healing and self-discovery My classes arent just about physical poses; theyre about creating a sanctuary for self-exploration growth and healing I invite each of my students to tap into their inner resilience embrace mindfulness and embark on their own journey transformation both on & off the mat.
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Greetings! Im Ponnapa a E-RYT -Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher on a mission to spread love healing and empowerment through the power of yoga With over years of personal practice Ive seen firsthand how yoga can uplift us through lifes twists and turns nurturing both mind and body For nearly three decades Ive stood alongside survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as a crisis hotline operator emergency shelter staff community program intern and now as a crime victim advocate In these spaces Ive witnessed the transformative magic of yoga as it empowers survivors to reclaim their strength heal their wounds and reconnect with themselves Blending my passion for yoga with my background in psychology Ive discovered my purpose: using yoga as a potent tool for healing and self-discovery My classes arent just about physical poses; theyre about creating a sanctuary for self-exploration growth and healing I invite each of my students to tap into their inner resilience embrace mindfulness and embark on their own journey transformation both on & off the mat.
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