TEAM PROFILE – Tommy

Get to know about Fire Shaper Trained Teacher Tommy… originally starting his yoga journey with Dr John and Fire Shaper’s original Hot Yoga studion known as Bikram Yoga Tommy has gone on to complete a number of trainings over the years and loves delivering inspiring and empowering classes to our Fire Shaper fans…  here’s some interesting facts you always wanted to know about Tommy…

What is your middle name? Peter

Do you have a nickname? T, T.C.

What 5 words describe you?  (this is a quote from my girlfriend...)honest, disciplined, patient, self-reflective, hardworking
What was your first job? delivering the newspaper
What is your favorite thing about teaching yoga? helping people to achieve what they didn’t believe they could do

Other than yoga, what are you most passionate about? drums, music, food, exercise

If you weren’t doing what you were doing today, what would you be doing? playing drums in a traveling band

What is your favorite yoga pose (and why)? Upavistha Konasna because it is a press and release pose that teaches patience

What is your least favorite yoga pose (and why)?

If you could possess one super power, what would it be? to fly

What “lesson from mom/dad” do you still live by today? have faith

Tell us something few people know about you… I love to make pizza

What is your favorite motivational quote? life begins at the end of your comfort zone

Do you have a mantra? all is well

What is your favorite app? shazam

What is your favorite food? pizza, guacamole

If you were asked to recommend one book, what would it be and why?“God Calling”, it has been a part of my life for many years and is still guiding my path

What is YOUR definition of Yoga?Yoga is the connection of mind, body and spirit to find one’s truest self.