BIKRAM YOGIS Philly
The Yogis. Katelynn Ingersoll 6 Natalia Colon 8 Aiste Jakniunaite 9 Anthony Morrison 10 Chelsea Giffis 11 Adam Keilbauch 12 Kristin Apple 14 Lena Ngo 15 Jennifer Frechie 16 Liam Bourke 17 Dylan Clements 18,19 Jake Panasevich 18,19 Emily Casin 20 Ronalyn Iredale 21
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BIKRAM YOGA Why?
KATELYNN. 31 years old Center City
Instructor, Owner of Bikram Philadelphia
“I literally don’t think I could stand up straight if it weren’t for this yoga.” In 2004, Katelynn was temporarily paralyzed after she broke 19 bones, including her neck. She rehabilitated her body and mind through Bikram yoga. After Katelynn became certified in 2008, she knew she wanted to open her own studio -- her ideal spot was the Center City location. In August of 2011, the studio went up for sale, and her vision became a reality.
“Who would have thought that when I walked into my first class 10 years ago, I’d be here for the rest of my life! But it’s certainly a good life.” Bikram Yogis 6
“It’s cleansing for my mind and my body.”
NATALIA. 29 years old West Mt. Airy
AISTE. “For health.” 28 years old Center City
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ANTHONY. 28 years old North Philly
“It gives me strength.”
Chelsea
CHELSEA. 24 years old Center City
24 years old Center City
“I had no flexibility when I started. I couldn’t even touch my toes.” Bikram Yogis 10
“Bikram pushes me ... I had no flexibility and couldn’t touch my toes when I first started .”
ADAM. 30 years old South Philly
“It improved my singing voice.” Adam is a classically trained singer who’s been practicing yoga for 10 years. He got hooked on Bikram yoga after he noticed an improvement in his voice. During the spring of 2012, he attended teacher training and he is now a certified instructor.
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“It feels good.”
LENA. 25 years old South Philly
“Bikram helps me feel grounded.”
KRISTIN. 27 years old
South Philly
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“Flexibility. “
LIAM. JENNIFER.
34 years old Old City
Gladwyne 25 years old
“Keeps you balanced both physically and mentally.”
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DYLAN.
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33 years old South Philly
“I hate it and I love it.“
JAKE.
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27 years old South Philly
“I do it to look great naked.”
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EMILY. 29 years old Center City
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RONALYN. 48 years old Chestnut Hill
“For health benefits”
It’s never too late, it’s never too bad, and you’re never too old or sick to start from scratch again.” ~ Bikram Choudhury