Valerie was one of the first people I became friends with upon arriving in Eugene. She is the new owner operator of Eugene Yoga, a studio that has been around for nearly a decade.
In our conversation we dive deep into life, questioning what is comfort, what do we seek and do we dare to go for our dreams. We speak of the trials and tribulations of being a yoga studio owner, a birthing woman, and parent. Valerie’s story includes highs and lows, birth and death. We hear first hand some of Valerie’s ebbs and flows of life and her relationship to yoga and how it helped her heal and handle some of life’s most difficult moments. Her bio as a yoga teacher I have included below straight from the Eugene Yoga website.
This conversation was a dream to have, and I look forward to many more, as I am so lucky to call this woman a friend.
Please enjoy, Valerie Morris,
Peace, Plants, Birth, Death, Life
~Reyn
From Valerie: My interest in yoga began in 1994 while studying mind-body interactions during graduate school. Over the years I've studied several yoga, meditation, and relaxation techniques in pursuit of a better understanding of how mind-body connections affect and enhance health. Always a lover of the outdoors, I love to surf, rock climb, hike and camp. In 2008 a surfing accident resulted in a severe nerve injury that set me on the journey to my current daily practice. I aspire to inspire my students by offering a guided practice that challenges them to grow at their own pace, without judgment. I am honored to serve my students, and hope to see you on the mat soon.
