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VICKI JONES


SPORT YOGA CERTIFICATION through N.E.S.T.A.
(National Endurance Sports Trainers Association)


The age of 28 saw the first dabbling of feet into yogic waters. I was living in Naha City, Okinawa, Japan in 1975...a true foreign place to me; and upon hearing about a yoga class, feelings were of awe that this experience was available right around the corner from where we lived. Approaching the building for the first time I can remember feeling excited. Although my awareness of yoga postures, the physical limb was limited, an internal vision saw a headstand and the splits! Disappointment accompanied my departure as all we did was sit on the floor in a cross legged position listening to the teacher speak of foods we should and should not consume.

Fast-forward to October 2001, again residing in Okinawa, when interest in yoga enters my life again while watching Rodney Yee, an internationally known American yogi, on Oprah. Rodney, as well as many other known teachers, has a dance background and is inspiring and beautiful to watch. Now the timing was perfect. There were early morning classes held 6 days weekly, they were FREE and the teacher was dynamite. Had I not connected with the teacher, the journey still would have begun in earnest but probably I would not have pursued teaching myself. I love, love, love being a student. Having yoga in my life fuels a passion for knowledge and personal growth.

Since arriving here June 2004, I have been blessed with the opportunity of teaching classes on South Padre Island, Isla Blanca Park for the Winter Texans, and I have a handful of regular “Asian Garden” students. I am happy teaching yoga and every class gives me more experience. My hope is to attract more students, make new friends and continue down a yoga path. Yoga is like dance, the best for your body exercise to do…you will learn patience, correct breathing and walk away having the mental ability to relax thus reduce stress and tension in your body.

Come meet us…take an active interest in your health!


December 2008 ~ Asian Garden Yurt

Yoga in the Yurt

ALAN JONES


LONGEVITY WELLNESS SPECIALIST certified through GMP Fitness



As “native born” Texans from Amarillo, Texas we feel right at home as valley residents after living here since June 2004. Living and working in different overseas areas since 1973 dictated the need to soften the culture shock upon retirement age as we purchased our first ever house in 1994. Retirement, then, seemed far enough in the future for there not to be a concern but we knew “roots” must be established before hand and were on a mission to find the perfect place. That place was 1010 Michigan Street, Laguna Heights, Texas.