Thavma Yoga Lakewood Ranch student the month
Meet Xavier and Cassie Gagnon power
couple duo that balance
, work, raising three kids,lifting and making time for hot yoga at Thavma!!
1. Tell us a little about yourself….
I’m 34, have 3 kids and work from home doing software architecture. I love spending time with my kids and try to find time for working out at the gym, yoga studio or playing golf.
2. Have you done other styles of Yoga other than Thavma Yoga?
Never
3. What made you decide to take your first yoga class ?
My wife convinced me to try it
4. What made you choose Thavma Premium Hot Yoga LWR as a Studio?
I heard great feedback on the instructors and how many calories you can burn in a single session
5. What was your first Yoga experience at Thavma Premium Hot Yoga like?
Intense in a good way and left me feeling great mentally – similar to meditation
6. What makes you come back?
Marina and the other instructors are great and know how to keep the classes challenging while helping you progress at your own pace
7. How long have you been practicing?
A year
8. What changes have you seen since you began the practice?
I feel much more connected with my body and aware of myself, especially regarding posture and flexibility. I also have much more stamina and core strength
9. Where have you seen that yoga helps you in your day to day life?
Working from home causes me to sit a lot and I’ve seen a big improvement in my posture and find myself wanting to get up and move instead of sitting for extended periods like I used to. I’ve also noticed a difference in my golf swing as I’m more connected to what my body is doing.
10. What is your favorite pose?
Wheel – amazing stretch all over
11. What is your least favorite pose?
Eagle pose – deceiving in how hard it is to get right and can be a bit uncomfortable for me
12. What do you like most about Thavma Premium Hot Yoga LWR?
The instructors
13. Tell us anything else interesting that you feel you have gained or learned since starting yoga with us?
I didn’t think I’d ever look forward to exercising but the classes here always leave me with a great and rewarding feeling
1. Tell us a little about yourself….
I’m a mom of 3 little kids who loves to lift heavy and get sweaty for yoga! I like to spend time with friends and family as much as I can.
2. Have you done other styles of Yoga other than Thavma Yoga?
No
3. What made you decide to take your first yoga class ?
My friend asked me to join her for a class
4. What made you choose Thavma Premium Hot Yoga LWR as a Studio?
It’s where my friend was going and it’s the best!
5. What was your first Yoga experience at Thavma Premium Hot Yoga like?
It was awesome, really hot, and made me want to come more often and get better at yoga overall
6. What makes you come back?
I love how each instructor has their own flare to their classes while still being challenging and fun
7. How long have you been practicing? A little over a year
8. What changes have you seen since you began the practice? More flexible for sure and it has helped me to progress in my heavy lifting in the gym by incorporating the same muscles we use in class
9. Where have you seen that yoga helps you in your day to day life? More flexible and less stiff when waking up initially and throughout the day
10. What is your favorite pose? Half moon
11. What is your least favorite pose? I’m not sure, probably eagle arms because I’m not great at it haha
12. What do you like most about Thavma Premium Hot Yoga LWR? The classes are always awesome and the instructors are really nice
