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5 questions with @alayalejandro

July 24, 2016 by DTO

Core Power, DTO, DTO music, inspirational music, live music, yoga, yoga music

1.) Tell me about your personal journey with yoga. Why is it important to you?

I was a competitive dancer growing up, but chose to not continue after the end of high school. A year and a half later, I discovered yoga and got hooked on a daily practice almost right away. I was amazed at all of the benefits yoga yielded me, not only for my body but for my spiritual and emotional well being. Since practicing yoga I have become more present, grounded, lighter, healthier, and less consumed with whatever doesn’t serve my higher self.

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2.) When did you first begin teaching yoga? What made you transition into a leadership position?

I began teaching yoga sculpt in October 2015 after completing Power Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga Sculpt Teacher training during that year. I never considered myself “fit” for being a yoga sculpt instructor, (since I could barely make it through a yoga sculpt class) but my mentors believed differently. And they were right. This new experience has given me an amazing opportunity to grow stronger not only as an instructor but as a yogi, and has provided me the best outlet to share what I am so very passionate about.

3.) What makes your classes unique?

I strive to keep my connection with students authentic; I act the same way behind the desk as I do in the studio, which I think people appreciate. When I plan my yoga classes, I place myself in the mindset of a student and incorporate the type of music and postures that I would be motivated by if I were taking class rather than guiding it. I try my best to keep the mood light and happy, so most of my instructions are said with a smile on my face.

4.) How does music benefit your guidance in a yoga class?

Music is my FAVORITE element of a yoga class! It certainly helps set the energy of the class, as well as offer students a mindful distraction from challenging postures. I love playing music that is not on the radio because it gives students space to have a fresh and present experience on their mats!

5.) Tell me about your next event and where we can follow you online.

On Sunday July 24th, I will be guiding my 12pm Yoga Sculpt class at Corepower Encinitas with DTO playing a live dj set! I am looking forward to an amazing class with a room packed full of inspiring yogis…I hope to see you there! Follow me on Instagram @alayalejandro or on Facebook- Alessandra Sorrentino.

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5 Question Interview @ChaseNDreamz93

May 31, 2016 by DTO

Interviews with Yogis and Yoginis, Uncategorized

Buddha Music Group, Chase Petersen, Chula Vista, DTO, Eastlake, Hapa Yoga, live music, yoga, yoga music

1.) Tell me about your personal journey with yoga. Why is it important to you?

I began practicing yoga when I was 17 years old, I’m 22 now. My sister invited me to a hot yoga class in San Diego . My first class included a free week trial and in that week my perception of yoga completely changed . But being so young and still in high school affording memberships at local studios was a struggle . So I would hop around different studios in San Diego looking free intro offers . Eventually I ran out of studios so I would return again to the previous studios that I already had been too and would use a new alias in order to get the intro offer again . This to me at the time was clever but later became aware that this was not the most honest thing to do . And the more I practiced the more this fact became evident to me . Yoga has a way of making us aware of things that don’t feel right .

2.) When did you first begin teaching yoga? What made you transition into a leadership position?

I started teaching yoga in October 2015.

I decided to start teaching yoga because I was tired of working jobs that were unfulfilling for me. What made me Transition Into a leadership position was the desire to lead people to a place where they feel comfortable to explore them selves. That is what yoga is all about: exploring who you are on or off the mat.

3.) What makes your classes unique?

Some unique things in my class include the music I play which ranges from hip-hop to electronic, from classic rock to indie. I’ll even play some tracks I produced myself.

4.) How does music benefit your guidance in a yoga class?

Music is crucial and beneficial in my yoga class because it sets the tone of the class. From the beginning to the end. It all flows with the style I teach and the pace of my class.

5.) Tell me about your next event and where we can follow you online.

My next event is going to be at Hapa Yoga studio in Eastlake. I’ll be leading an advanced levels workshop. You can find me online on Instagram.com/chasendreamz93 or Facebook.

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5 Question Interview @AudreySarquilla @WhitePeacockYoga

March 4, 2016 by DTO

Interviews with Yogis and Yoginis

Audrey Sarquilla, Bhakti, Buddha Music Group, DTO, live music, yoga

DTO + Audrey Sarquilla, Owner of White Peacock Yoga

In anticipation of our class this Sunday, I was able to sit down with White Peacock Yoga owner Audrey Sarquilla and find out a little more information about her history with yoga.

Audrey reflected a bit on her personal journey with yoga and why sharing her love for yoga has been a blessing. I am excited to bring my healing vibrations in attunement with her teaching.

1.) Tell me about your personal journey with yoga. Why is it important to you?

I began practicing yoga at 18 and have practice many forms of yoga through the years. My practice is my life line. It’s important to me more because its what keeps me sane in the moment, during the things that have and will come up in life – that I need to be present and connected to; not so much about something in the past or recovering from something major in the past although my practice has helped uncover + heal old wounds as well.

2.) When did you first begin teaching yoga? What made you transition into a leadership position?

I began teaching yoga in 2002. I believe teaching yoga is as much as a learning experience as a leading experience. My passion for teaching yoga is to encourage, share and spread a practice that has helped support and nurture my heart and spirit.

3.) What makes your events unique at White Peacock Yoga?

I believe our studio has a unique vibe of inclusiveness and creating a space where yoga is for everyone. White peacock symbolizes “pure compassion” and that’s what we strive for.

4.) How does music benefit your personal yoga practice?

At times music can allow me to go deeper into my body and out of my head to feel. When I’m not afraid to feel my mind can become calmer and that brings me closer to my yoga.

5.) Tell me about your next event and where we can follow you online.

We have our school programs starting April 2nd – A 100 HR Bhakti Immersion + A 200 HR Teacher Training.

Connect with us:

Www.whitepeacockyoga.com

FB: White Peacock Yoga

IG: @whitepeacockyoga

Twitter: @awhitepeacock

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5 Question Interview @MegTuazon

February 14, 2016 by DTO

Interviews with Yogis and Yoginis

carlsbad, DTO, live music, Mantra Yoga and Juice Bar, Meg Tuazon, Oils and Asanas AMPLIFIED, san diego, Summit to Sea, yoga, yoga music

1.) Tell me about your personal journey with yoga. Why is it important to you?

I was exposed to yoga as a kid while watching my mom as she began her practice during my parents separation when I was ten. I was an athlete, loved to move and had a deep connection to nature and the outdoors. The spiritual practice was already beginning with my connection to nature. It wasn’t until college until I fully got hooked to the asana practice (vinyasa). I took a teacher training, waited tables, saved up money to travel most parts of the world, and did it all over again, and again. Until I ‘thought’ I figured out my next steps for either grad school or MFT, I started teaching yoga full time to ‘figure it out.’ It wasn’t until I realized that teaching yoga was my purpose, helping people, making an impact on the world, and giving people tools for their health and wellness was my passion (through the outdoors, whole foods, movement, essential oils, and beyond).

2.) When did you first begin teaching yoga? What made you transition into a leadership position?

I first started teaching yoga in 2007. My roots were from Corepower Yoga and I have taken many different styles of training and healing modalities from: Yoga Therapy Rx, to reiki, essential oils, and many yoga projects through the years, such as owning my own studio and leading retreats abroad and local. After the nest studio, I created my own business, Summit to Sea Yoga and Retreats where I host adventure style yoga retreats, from the mountains to the ocean. Most of my retreats focus on getting outside in nature, exposure to rock climbing, yoga, the ocean, essential oils, and self discovery. My itch to create empowering retreats, programs, and experiences for people, mainly through the outdoors, has been my drive towards leadership.

3.) What makes your classes unique?

My classes are unique as I enjoy blending in a creative sequence from many styles I admire. I share the use of essential oils and pair them with each posture, use healing techniques such as reiki, and give reminders for self love and compassion for oneself and others throughout the class.

4.) How does music benefit your guidance in a yoga class?

Music invites a rhythm of flow and creativity to ones practice and within my teaching. Music inspires creativity, freedom, and expression. Exposing our hearing to rhythms that can guide a practice with essential oils and movements to open our bodies are a next level of yoga bliss!

5.) Tell me about your next events and where we can follow you online.

You can find me at: Insta: SummitToSeaYoga and FB: (same as above) and Meg Tuazon Shemai AND SummitToSeaYoga.com. My next event is Oils and Asanas: Amplified which will be a custom yoga flow, sequenced with the use essential oils AND music, orchestrated by DTO (woohoo!) at Mantra yoga and juice bar on Feb 26th from 7-830pm! I’m also hosting a Whole Life-Whole Being cleanse on February 22nd. It’s a three week virtual program (based out of the comfort of your own home and the outdoors.) This is a group that supports you in finding balance or gaining tools in all aspects of your life such as: Yoga, Breath/Meditation, Self Care Practices, Essential Oils, Community, Sustainable Responsibility, Getting in Nature, and Clean Eating and Juicing. My next Rock Climbing, Yoga, and Hiking retreat in Joshua tree is SOLD OUT but stay tuned for another! And women, keep your eyes peeled for an all inclusive (multi-generational) Women’s Empowering and Educational Retreat, Summer Solstice, June 17-22, hosted at Emerald Village.

Awesome sauce! Just learned how to make my own videos!! 😳🤘🏽 thanks @dtomusic for showing me the ropes in media! Can’t wait for our #oilsandasanas amplified event February 26th! 🎼 #dto #summittoseayoga #yoga #musicandyoga #ioveessentialoils #mantra @discovermantra @dtomusic #music @melissasmith333 @malas_in_bloom @emilydrewmusic

A video posted by megtuazon (@megtuazon) on Feb 5, 2016 at 5:08pm PST

#summittoseayoga #tlc #sunsetsurf #lifepartnerdatenight @summittoseayoga @bshemai #blackbeanburgerbbq #itsthelittlethings #feelinthefullmoon #bluemoonpull

A video posted by megtuazon (@megtuazon) on Jul 28, 2015 at 6:21pm PDT

“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.”-John Muir #nature #getoutside #yoga #breath @megtuazon

A video posted by Summit To Sea Yoga (@summittoseayoga) on Dec 19, 2015 at 8:54am PST

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Friday Night Flow: Lora Heiner Yoga + DTO Live Music

February 6, 2015 by DTO

Events, Yoga

DTO, live music, lora heiner, piano meditation, san diego, yoga, yoga music

Join us for an all-levels Vinyasa Flow during Valentine’s weekend, February 13 from 7-8:30pm (details below). This will be a dynamic experience that explores the energy of live music and yoga to build energy in the body, calm the mind, and shake up your weekend! Facebook event link

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5 questions with @alayalejandro

5 Question Interview @ChaseNDreamz93

1.) Tell me about your personal journey with yoga. Why is it important to you?

2.) When did you first begin teaching yoga? What made you transition into a leadership position?

3.) What makes your classes unique?

4.) How does music benefit your guidance in a yoga class?

5.) Tell me about your next event and where we can follow you online.

5 Question Interview @AudreySarquilla @WhitePeacockYoga

5 Question Interview @MegTuazon

1.) Tell me about your personal journey with yoga. Why is it important to you?

2.) When did you first begin teaching yoga? What made you transition into a leadership position?

3.) What makes your classes unique?

4.) How does music benefit your guidance in a yoga class?

5.) Tell me about your next events and where we can follow you online.

Friday Night Flow: Lora Heiner Yoga + DTO Live Music

Music. Meditation. Mentorship.

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