as students of flow, we know that every action from within has a rippling effect without. by first realizing, then embodying our unique connection to prana, we transform our yoga practice from self-service to selflessly serving others. we become empowered to live as one wave, in respect, and in union with the ocean of waves surrounding us, as one collective consciousness.
“we are the ones we have been waiting for!” - the elders of the hopi nation
twee donates her time and a portion of her proceeds of all her yoga events to local and global charities as a contribution to improving the lives of those less fortunate, and reducing the impact on the world’s natural resources. these charities have included kenya education fund, youth focus, parkinsons wa, surfrider foundationa australia, war child, royal flying doctors, trees for the future, unicef, oxfam, doctors without borders, and youthaids. she also continues to maintain her passion for sustainable living by employing such initiatives as printing all manuals, flyers + invitations on recycled paper and with soy-based ink.
“and then one day the risk it took to remain tightly in a bud was more painful
than the risk it took to blossom.” - anais nin
what came before teaching yoga? twee worked in corporate america as an internet recruiter during the dot com boom, a technology recruiter, and a sales consultant of a nyc health + racquet club offering corporate wellness plans +individual memberships. her first job out of college….ready for this?….was "schlepping" polyester down to the garment district to sell to ladies-wear clothing manufacturers specializing in what else? polyester apparel! but of course!
so she was always involved in sharing with the world either something she was passionate about (fitness) or a service that could enhance the lives of others (new job opportunities). although maybe the polyester is not included in that thought. and here she is sharing spirit and her passion of yoga with you.....through her travels and teachings.
featured in publications:
german yoga journal magazine, sept/oct '09
yoga journal magazine, cover model dec '07 + photographed in "master class" article written by shiva rea, apr/may '06
body+soul magazine, martha stewart omnimedia, yoga mudras, apr‘06
women’s health magazine, yoga life, nov/dec ‘05
am reporter, best private yoga teacher in nyc, nov‘05
new york times, sunday travel section for surf + yogaretreats, jul ‘05
kaivalya-absolute freedom catalog + website, apparel, www.absolutefreedom.us
be present llc yoga clothing, www.bepresent.net
be yoga, nyc, (now yogaworks nyc), www.yogaworks.com
featured in dvd’s:
shiva rea’s fluid power and yoga trance dance dvds
be yoga japan, beginner + power series dvds,
podcast interviews:
www.yogapeeps.com- find out why twee'sinterview with lara cestone (founder) is one of the most popular interviews downloaded from their site.
“to learn,read. to know, write. to master, teach.” – yogi tea bag
teaching certifications:
e-yrt 500 . yoga alliance experienced yoga registered teacher. e-ryts are qualified to train teachers and to conduct continuing education training
yrt 500 . yoga alliance yoga registered teacher with alan finger, be yoga* nyc. ishta yoga. *be yoga nyc is now yogaworks nyc
yrt 500 with shiva rea. prana flow - transformational vinyasa flow yoga.
advanced immersion with jill satterfield. vajra yoga.
advanced immersion with lois nesbitt. anusara
“follow your dreams,stay close to your heart, and it will all be fine.” - dave mann
passions include:
traveling, surfing, snowboarding, rock climbing, astrology, sharing anything i love with friends + strangers alike, and connecting like-spirited people together to ride this blissful wave of our beautiful life's journey!
travel blog + photo gallery:
travel blog for soul connections global yoga tour | staying wide awake! 2009 tour at www.tweeyoga.blogspot.com
read my travel blog thru india, vietnam, cambodia, jan-mar '05
view my photo gallery of where i have been + who i am thankful for being.
twee’s connections:
updating it soon but in the meantime i have some old-school related links. if i love something or someone’s talents or offerings, I have to share them with you right away! twee’s connections are “related links” to my worldwide community of favorite people, yoga retreat centers, yoga studios + teachers, yoga music, books, mats, yoga resources, and so much more. i welcome you to visit and feel free to use my name when you connect with them.
twee's charities:
Oxfam
Unicef
Partners in Health
Soñar Despierto Mexico
Yayasan Children's Home, Bedulu Bali
Ocean Conservancy
The Chinese Red Cross Foundation
Surf Aid International
Room to Read Bulgaria
Casa de La Mujer Mexico
Amnesty International
Doctors without Borders
Build a Bridge Philadelphia
Miracle Babies Australia
Barnardos Australia
Oz Harvest Australia
Africa Yoga Project
Kenya Education Fund
the WINS Project | Education for Children of Indonesia
Clean Ocean Foundation Australia
Barung Landcare Australia
Wildlife Warriors Australia
Local Food Bank Vancouver
Women for Women Intl.
Global shift Alliance Hong Kong
amma.org
savebiogems.org/wildlife
Parkinson's Research
"every man has his own patch of earth to cultivate.
what's important is that he dig deep."
- jose saramago
