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In 2005, after leaving the corporate world Debby decided to get certified as a group exercise instructor so she could teach some classes, keep fit, have some fun, while her three children were in school during the day. In May 2007, Debby began her yoga training at the Asheville Yoga Center (AYC) after realizing yoga was an all inclusive form of exercise that could continues throughout her whole life. What Debby received from Stephanie Keach's yoga teacher training program was a transforming experience which led her to her true calling....teaching and practicing yoga and Thai yoga.
Her Chinese upbringing valued good health and holistic healing. Seeking naturopathic remedies for ailments were customary during Debby’s childhood. Therefore, Debby believed in the healing powers of yoga as she personally experienced the rehabilitation of her chronic left hip pain due to bad posture and high impact aerobic exercises. She understands that one never stops learning as she attends workshops and training at AYC completing her 500 hour certification in Dec 2008. She considers herself blessed to have found her way to Stephanie Keach's yoga studio in Asheville, to have been trained by very experienced yoga teachers, and to have a group of supportive friends, loyal students and loving family. She humbly believes it is an honor to teach yoga to her students, assist her teachers and to serve all with metta (loving kindness). In 2008, realizing her hands-on assist is a gift from God and to be shared with others, Debby's yoga path lead her to be a student of Jyothi Watanabe, a senior Lotus Palm Thai Yoga massage teacher at Integral Yoga in New York City Integral Yoga Institute . Debby completed the Lotus Palm level 1 in September 2008, level 2 in Nov 2008, level 3 in May 2009, level 4 in July 2009 and completing her advanced training in the Lotus Palm method under Kam Thye Chow in Nov 2009. She currently holds the Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage Essential Level certification. http://www.lotuspalm.com/thaimassagepractitioners_usa_southeast.asp She is truly grateful to have received Thai Yoga massage training from Jyothi and have humbly assisted Jyothi at IYI and Yogaville in various levels. Her journey continues....... The mind of a man plans his ways, but the Lord directs his steps. (Proverbs 16:9) Debby with Thai Yoga Massage 2 at Yogaville (10/08) Debby with Jyothi Watanabe 10/08
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 Debby and Stephanie Keach at the
Asheville Yoga Center (11/07)   ************************** If you are looking for a place to stay while in Asheville, especially if you a fan of yoga and want to check out the classes at AYC, check out
RYTs 500 have met advanced training standards. In addition, RYTs have significant teaching experience (at least 2 years and 1,000 hours). RYTs 500 are qualified to conduct Continuing Education training.
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