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| Lauren Murphy & Sherry Schreck |
About 2 years ago, my dear friend, Lauren Murphy, encouraged me to join her for a yoga class. My previous yoga experience was limited, and had involved endless walls of mirrors, an air of competition, instructor pressure to press on into poses my body was telling me I was not prepared for, and ridiculous amounts of sweat! Lauren assured me that I need not fear, that I was in for a nourishing experience. With much trepidation, I entered The Willows Yoga.
The warmth and welcome of the Willows hits you as soon as you cross the threshold. I was instantly at ease, especially when I noticed there was not a single mirror in the place and was quickly greeted with sincerity, warmth and smiles.
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| Sherry Schreck |
Sherry Schreck, the Willows Senior Instructor, is an effervescent goddess! Words cannot express her spirit and grace. Every encounter I have with Sherry, I come away uplifted, inspired, and imbued with bliss. She has the incredible, seemingly magical skill of threading a class with a lesson that each person in the room feels was especially prepared for them in that space and time. I often chuckle, with eyes closed absorbing her words, and think to myself, "how did she know?!"
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| Sherry giving Justin Huebscher some helpful hints after class |
My yoga practice has progressed leaps and bounds under Sherry's tutelage. Even more, she has introduced me to a harmonious practice of yoga that integrates mind, body, and spirit, bringing a greater harmony to my life. Sherry is also as refreshing as she is HILARIOUS!
When I began my practice at Willows, Robin Christ was finishing her teacher training with Sherry and fulfilling her apprenticeship training during the classes I attended. Robin's presence, expertise, and support during those early days of my practice contributed immensely to my persevere through my own insecurities and struggles with balance, flexibility and a perplexing (and, thankfully, transitory) inability to recognize my left from my right. While I struggled through bouts of vertigo, she would magically appear behind me with that needed hold and hand of assistance.
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| Robin Christ |
I have watched Robin grow in her yoga practice, and relished in her inspired classes as a student. It is a joy to be in her presence!
Owner, Michelle Bollo, along with her team, have masterfully created an inviting space of warmth, serenity and health, that promotes and sustains a nurturing and growing community. I have had the good fortune to meet so many lovely instructors and students at Willows that I am so grateful to know and share my practice with. Much love & gratitude to Lauren for sharing Willows with me, and to Michelle, Sherry, Robin, and all of the instructors and students at The Willows!
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| Just being near The Willows inspired Ed into Downward-Facing Dog! |
The Willows Yoga
(In the Lumberyard)
937 S. Pacific Coast Hwy Suite #C100
Encinitas, CA 92024
