The Yogalife community sends a big thank-you to our first-ever guest instructor, L.J. Milman! His energy and zest for instructing was definitely felt throughout the studio, breathing a little more life into
Yogalife! Those of you who attended his classes got to feel that energizing vibe first hand, and those who were present at his Teaching Authentically workshop got a chance to expand your instructing skills and search for that true, guiding voice. He not only made an impact on the Yogalife clientele, but also the entirety of Edmonton’s yoga community, teaching at Shanti, Noorish and Prana (to name a few).Within a matter of da
ys, L.J. developed a following, with a dedicated group of yogis touring with, and attending his classes from each location to the next. Front desk staff member, Dean Tumibay, explains, “it was great to see so many Yogalifers at yoga events outside of the studio! It’s an awesome feeling to see that people are inspired by L.J. to expand their practice into the greater Edmonton yoga community.”
A little bit about LJ
LJ has taught for about 8 years in Vancouver, travelled to Hong Kong to practice with Patrick Creelman for 5 years, and has travelled to many places spreading the joy of yoga including Bali, Australia, Toronto and Russia. He originally studied Anusara, then wandered away from the practice to do some training with Ana Forrest. He has now found his way back into the Anusara world. While in Bali he had the opportunity to study very closely with Tara Judelle, who is a senior Anusara Certifed teacher, and is currently Anusara-Inspired. LJ facilitates teacher trainings in Toronto at My Kula.
L.J., as a lover of inversions, treated our clients, to an extended, 2-hour long power upside down class! It was definitely a fun-filled workshop with laughter echoing all the way from the Sun studio to the Yogalife lounge. Yogalife staff member, Maia Benz, described the class as simply “invigorating and inspiring”.
Students attempted arm balances, as well as new variations of handstands and headstands. Many discovered an ability to do poses they never thought possible! Thanks to L.J.’s guidance, many of our students reached new heights when it came to their upside-down practice, leaving all attendees excited about their new-found abilities. Dedicated Yogalife student Chris Miller describes L.J. as one who “rocks the upside down yoga world! His instruction on ‘understanding your body balance’ had me accomplishing poses that I didn’t think I was even capable of doing at my level of practice!”. We, at the studio, are so grateful to have hosted L.J. at Yogalife. He has treated our students to a whole new perspective on instruction and we hope to have him back in the near future! Thanks LJ!
