YOGI OF THE MONTH

January 2019 - Brigitte Wolf-Small

What first brought you to yoga and how long have you been practicing?

I’ve done yoga on and off for 40 years, first with instructions from a book, later with a friend who was a yoga instructor, and then with different instructors in all the different places we lived where ever I could find one. But I’ve never been this consistent with it until I found Susan and her classes. 

What is/are your intention(s) for your yoga practice?

To increase flexibility and strength.

What is your favorite pose and why? 

Triangle because I like the stretches.

What is your favorite class at InsideOut Yoga?

Power Flow

How has the practice of yoga influenced your life? 

It’s made me stronger and more flexible, which is a great feeling.

What advice would you have for a beginning yoga student?

Go beyond Down Dog and Sun Salutations.

What is your occupation?

I’m a physician.

What activities do you enjoy?

Walking, swimming, hiking, running, gardening, and kayaking.

What is your favorite thing about living in the Northern Neck or Middle Peninsula?

Living on the water.

Is there anything you want to add?

Thank you, Susan, for working with me.