Tish has been massaging for three years and prior to receiving her massage certification, she became a certified Yoga Instructor through the Asheville Yoga Center. It was on a vacation with Brooke, to Hilton Head Island, that she "got the fever" for yoga. She and Brooke went to a yoga class one day while there and it just so happened that she and Brooke were the only two in class. "Since it was just us," she said, "the instructor played around with different yoga styles and I was hooked immediately!"
She sought out classes when they returned home and found Asheville Yoga Center
where she studied for a year before committing to a nine month teacher training with Stephanie Keach. Tish says that she really did the training to immerse herself more deeply yoga with no real agenda. She became certified to teach in 2005.
During this time, Tish, who was also certified to teach Pilates, was teaching public and private classes at The Core here in Hendersonville. "Pilates was a great foundation for me to grow. It brought me the real awareness I needed in my body," she explained. She says she still incorporates pieces of that training in her practice today.
After teaching there for a while, Tish says her life took a different path and she made the decision to attend the Asheville School of Massage and Yoga. She received her massage certification in 2007. Soon after, she opened her own practice right here on Main Street where she offered massage and began teaching Yoga and Pilates again. "It was great!" Tish exclaimed. "I had worked so long to be able to do these things that I love and I was actually doing them all! And I was able to support myself while doing what I love and was actually able to witness the benefits and effects on my clients. I especially loved it when I worked with people for an extended period of time...it's nice to be a part of their transformation," she elaborated.
As it usually does, life took another course and Tish is now at Brightwater Yoga. "Life is your own journey," she said "and I am blessed to be on a similar path as Brooke." She shared with me that she feels it is Brooke who really made it possible for her to be here at Brightwater Yoga. "It's just so interesting where life takes you!"
Now that she's been here for a month and is feeling so comfortable and confident, Tish feels like she has more to give which is why she plans to offer the Children's Class. Tish is in a very loving relationship in which she shares two beautiful children; Harris (7) and Margot (4). It's because of her experience with them and the Brightwater environment that she's become inspired to begin these classes. "I never thought I'd want to teach kids yoga," she admitted. "I remember studying it in school and thinking this is not for me! Being with Margot and Harris had made me realize that kids have such beautiful energy. They're really in the moment and because of that, their bodies are open. I wish I had learned yoga as a child, so now I would like to offer it to them."
Tish confided that she found yoga at a time in her life when she was a young woman struggling with all of life's challenges and how it truly helped her to accept and understand herself. "If we offer yoga classes for children, then maybe we can offer them the same opportunity or at least give them some tools to access during their life challenges too," we agreed. "For me, it's about yoga, massage and family and putting myself in a place like Brightwater Yoga where I can enjoy what I do and feel balanced in my life," she summarized.
It's due to that balance that she and her family recently adopted a new dog, Jenkins, who has surprisingly brought her so much happiness. Another affirmation that when you come from a place of balance and openness, it's amazing what surprises life will bring your way! Tish says that she's really learned to listen to herself and to what she needs and it feels great! She's convinced that it's because she was listening that she's finally here at Brightwater! We're glad you listened, Tish! Welcome to our Kula!
Tish is offering a new client special...a 60 minute massage for $50 or a 90 minute massage for $80. She also offers private Yoga and Pilates session by appointment. You can reach her at 699-5634.
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