New Thirst - Founder's Story
Drinking, Yoga & a New Thirst
I'm Stacey and like many of you, I was drinking as a common part of every day life; social events, boredom, celebrations, tragedies and so on.
It was an activity I really enjoyed, even after having blackouts, arguments, endless scandals and a few costly arrests. I tried to focus on the positive -- I would just 'control it better' next time.
While I was having my drinking adventures I also started practicing yoga.
In case you haven't tried it, yoga is a life-changing practice. It has a way of showing you a true reflection of yourself, which sometimes involves seeing a version of yourself you aren't happy with. Fortunately, yoga also equips you with the grace to deal with your realities, however tragic.
Over time, practicing yoga helped me control my quick anger, be more compassionate and learn to protect my inner peace. It didn't make me a saint but it helped me be a nicer, happier human being.
So, it's not surprising that one day it struck like a lightning bolt, awakening a message I had already known for some time deep down,
"Drinking is a distraction to achieving the things I really thirst for in life, it's time to let it go."
And once your 'yoga mind' speaks its truth there is no turning back, you must listen and move forward.
So, I did a 30-day no-drinking challenge that reset my relationship with alcohol. My goal was achieved and the challenge was a very motivating experience. Without a doubt I wanted others to join this movement.
But, I discovered there are very few groups designed to help you reduce drinking that aren't Alcoholics Anonymous, and quite frankly that's not a group many of us feel comfortable with or fits our needs.
Having practiced yoga for 15 years and worked in the yoga industry for 11, I know many teachings of a yoga practice can assist your drinking reduction efforts.
Yoga postures, breathing techniques, mantras and emotion/thought management are excellent tools to aid you in drinking less. And, they are extremely useful at helping you identify what you are really thirsting for in life.
For me, my yoga practice made it easier to transition to reduced drinking and get focused on the things I really wanted to be doing; building a new business, swimming, quality time with friends and of course more yoga!
So, I have decided to share my yoga practice and holistic health knowledge with others that want to reduce or quit drinking so that we may all live happier and fuller lives, quenching our true thirst for life!
I'm Stacey and like many of you, I was drinking as a common part of every day life; social events, boredom, celebrations, tragedies and so on.
It was an activity I really enjoyed, even after having blackouts, arguments, endless scandals and a few costly arrests. I tried to focus on the positive -- I would just 'control it better' next time.
While I was having my drinking adventures I also started practicing yoga.
In case you haven't tried it, yoga is a life-changing practice. It has a way of showing you a true reflection of yourself, which sometimes involves seeing a version of yourself you aren't happy with. Fortunately, yoga also equips you with the grace to deal with your realities, however tragic.
Over time, practicing yoga helped me control my quick anger, be more compassionate and learn to protect my inner peace. It didn't make me a saint but it helped me be a nicer, happier human being.
So, it's not surprising that one day it struck like a lightning bolt, awakening a message I had already known for some time deep down,
"Drinking is a distraction to achieving the things I really thirst for in life, it's time to let it go."
And once your 'yoga mind' speaks its truth there is no turning back, you must listen and move forward.
So, I did a 30-day no-drinking challenge that reset my relationship with alcohol. My goal was achieved and the challenge was a very motivating experience. Without a doubt I wanted others to join this movement.
But, I discovered there are very few groups designed to help you reduce drinking that aren't Alcoholics Anonymous, and quite frankly that's not a group many of us feel comfortable with or fits our needs.
Having practiced yoga for 15 years and worked in the yoga industry for 11, I know many teachings of a yoga practice can assist your drinking reduction efforts.
Yoga postures, breathing techniques, mantras and emotion/thought management are excellent tools to aid you in drinking less. And, they are extremely useful at helping you identify what you are really thirsting for in life.
For me, my yoga practice made it easier to transition to reduced drinking and get focused on the things I really wanted to be doing; building a new business, swimming, quality time with friends and of course more yoga!
So, I have decided to share my yoga practice and holistic health knowledge with others that want to reduce or quit drinking so that we may all live happier and fuller lives, quenching our true thirst for life!
Interested in using holistic strategies to help you reduce your drinking?
Professional Stats
Owner, Yoga Conexion 2018 - present - worldwide
Owner, Downtown Yoga 2011 - 2018 - San Jose, Costa Rica
Certified Death Doula - 2020
Mary Byerly Yoga 200 Hours - 2017
Certified Sound Massage Therapist - 2016
Curvy Yoga - 2015
Devaya Yoga 200 Hours - 2014
Owner, Downtown Yoga 2011 - 2018 - San Jose, Costa Rica
Certified Death Doula - 2020
Mary Byerly Yoga 200 Hours - 2017
Certified Sound Massage Therapist - 2016
Curvy Yoga - 2015
Devaya Yoga 200 Hours - 2014
Teacher Statement
I am a yoga teacher focused on guiding students into a state of calm and conscienceness in class, and giving them the tools to connect the practice of yoga to life off the mat.
A yogi since 2007 and trained in the Devaya method, Curvy Yoga, with Mary Byerly and a certified Sound Therapist, I enjoy teaching classes that use chromatherapy and sounds to awaken energy centers in the body.
The synergy of combining postures, colors and sounds helps my students relax and feel re-energized. All classes can be modified for bigger bodies to find the most comfortable way to practice for all.
Students of Focus:
A yogi since 2007 and trained in the Devaya method, Curvy Yoga, with Mary Byerly and a certified Sound Therapist, I enjoy teaching classes that use chromatherapy and sounds to awaken energy centers in the body.
The synergy of combining postures, colors and sounds helps my students relax and feel re-energized. All classes can be modified for bigger bodies to find the most comfortable way to practice for all.
Students of Focus:
- Beginners
- Bigger Bodies
- Alcohol Reduction
- Death Reflections
