The Journey~ Yoga in the Gallery began with my own journey into the practice of yoga! I had been curious about yoga for a long time, but never got the courage to step into a class! That is, until my dear friend, Lauren Verzilli asked to begin teaching some classes in the gallery! I have to admit, I was a little skeptical and first, but after some thought, decided to give it a go! Since that time, yoga has been a constant in my life! It has healed me physically, mentally and spiritually! If you let it, yoga will reach into the deepest parts of your soul and revive you! When I began yoga, I was struggling with some knee pain! I had been to an orthopedic doctor, had x-rays and an MRI, but was given no definite diagnosis.

I faithfully attended therapy sessions with no relief and was scheduled for surgery to clean it out! It was possible that I had a torn meniscus or arthritis buildup, but nothing was for sure! I began to go to yoga a couple of times a week. I couldn't get into child's pose or any poses that required me to kneel or put any pressure on my knees. I was careful to rest during times when my knees screamed at me! Little by little, I began to notice some change and I cancelled my surgery. When I began my teacher training in 2016, my knees still weren't perfect, but I was determined! I completed my 200 hour YTT with Melissa Sebes at PurYoga in Boardman and I still practice there when time allows. Today, my knees are great! It's amazing what healing powers we carry within our own mind, body and soul! I hope that you will have the courage to step into a class and onto your mat! The first step is ALWAYS the hardest, but you won't regret it! Peace, Love and Light! ~Terry