Cali Simpson

I have always been plagued by the existential dilemma. I have this urgency to understand the absurdity of human existence; I want answers to the mysteries of life. This search for answers and transcendence led me down an experimental path, one that took an extremely unhealthy turn.

In the summer of 2006, I found myself mentally, physically, and emotionally ill. My subconscious knew that in order to save my life I needed a drastic change in environment. Shortly thereafter I found myself living in South India, studying the culture, religion, philosophy, and mythology of this exotic land. In India I found a Hindu Acharya with whom I practiced yoga during the week. On the weekends I traveled South India visiting holy sites of every world religion. During these five months in India, my spiritual and physical yoga practice began, allowing me to truly become aware of my body, mind, and spirit, beginning to understand the connection between the three. This new-found awareness, intrigue, and balance was far superior to anything I had ever felt before.

After returning to the states, I devoted my time and energy to my yoga practice, studying many different styles of yoga and meditation. I completed Ana Forrest's intensive teacher training course in the Spring of 2008. I connected deeply to Ana's focus on yoga as a means of healing and her concentration on the body as a receptacle of emotional history.

My yoga practice has become the answer to my existential dilemma: feeling my breath and being aware of the tingling sensations of life inside me are reasons enough to live. I feel fortunate that I have the tools to teach this practice to others, showing them that they too can feel vibrantly alive.

Generations Yoga Center, LLC.
1231 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, Illinois 60091 (map)
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