Featured Yoga Instructor: Georgina Shaffer
Name: Georgina Shaffer
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How did you get started with yoga? The first time I heard about Yoga was from my neighbor, I was 12 years old and it intrigued me on and off. I started taking it more seriously in my 20s, and at 27 I became a Yoga teacher. My life changed completely when I found out at 29 I had hip dysplasia — and my practice and way of teaching changed.
What is your mission as a yoga instructor? I aspire for my yoga classes to be different, molded to all students from all different backgrounds. I long to teach all of my students to have compassion for their bodies as it is the vessel in which they will spend the rest of their years.
How do you like to practice yoga off the mat? Yoga has taught me to be more patient and more compassionate. I practice yoga off the mat all day using breathing techniques when I am stressed. I now have more control of my emotions because of yoga. My favorite yoga practice is SUP YOGA — I feel so free.
What is on your yoga playlist and who are some of your favorite yoga instructors? My favorite artist and DJs for yoga are Mc Yogi, DJ Drez, and, OF COURSE, ABOVE AND BEYOND. My favorite yoga teachers are Eoin Finn and Chris Chavez.
What makes you happy?I am so happy when I get to go back home to Mexico and catch the waves.
Other than practicing yoga, can you tell us about some of your wellness and self-care habits?Since I teach yoga, giving my energy leaves me drained. I love going on mental health adventures with my BFF and I go on hikes to slow down. We take thousands of pictures, this is our way to show love to ourselves. And, of course, random dance parties.
Born in Mexico where she developed her love of yoga, Georgina became a trained yoga instructor in 2007. Her training has taken her to Spain, Amsterdam, Mexico and all over the US. In 2013 she expanded her training to include SUP Yoga which brought the formal launch of her business; Azul Sup & Yoga, where she continues to explore all areas of yoga and fitness. Georgina is an established ERYT YACEP Yoga Teacher and leads yoga and fitness retreats, Cacao Ceremonies, and teacher trainings in Mexico and Europe.
Website:https://www.azulsupyoga.com/
Instagram: @discoveringgeorgina@azulsupyoga