twee merrigan:
twee teaches globally as a recognized teacher and trainer of prana flow, an empowering, transformational, and evolutionary-edge style of vinyasa flow yoga. her calendar of international yoga activist + adventure retreats, teacher trainings, and master classes evolved from her original studies of hatha, tantra + ayurveda and her on-going studies with her teacher, shiva rea.
twee’s unique teaching style encourages students to explore the infinite intelligence of prana (life energy), to listen to their inner teacher, and to respond and move from their own center of truth. through this empowering and transformative process of placing the body temple in a sacred way, body mudras unfold within our sacred practice, as we no longer do yoga, but rather we are yoga.
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 many 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 local charities (often chosen by her students and hosting studios) have included kenya education fund, youth focus, parkinsons wa, surfrider foundationa australia, war child, royal flying doctors, trees for the future, 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.
after 1 year of residing in perth , australia and 12 years in new york city, she is now a global citizen traveling to teach and share her passion of yoga on her soul connections global yoga tour 2008.
“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:
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 2008 coming soon!
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.
"every man has his own patch of earth to cultivate.
what's important is that he dig deep."
- jose saramago
