Aquatic Yoga

Gheri Lucas-Lockwood

 

Certified Aqua Kriya Yoga Instructor

 I am an artist with multiple college degrees in a variety of fields

 My yoga practice started 40 years ago and was interrupted when I found myself in a wheelchair dealing with Multiple Schlerosis in warp speed. Depression ensued and when I discovered that I could practice yoga in the water,  I was very quickly able to do things I thought I would never be able to do again. Practicing yoga in the water allowed me to do poses (asanas) that I could no longer do on the sticky mat. As I continued this, I found that I had greater flexibility, strength and an amazing relief of pain. According to my MRI's and doctors, I should not even be able to walk ... But, I am not only walking, but I play soccer, surf and swim with my daughter .... Seeing how far I have been able to progress by practicing yoga in the water ... I felt a calling to be certified to teach and share what I have learned to help others in need and pain and to provide hope for anyone out there who has lost their hope. YOU CAN LIVE A JOYFUL FULFILLING LIFE and do the things you love. My journey back started with simple breathing and meditation slowly moving into yoga poses in the water ..... I was stuck in a Wheelchair .... now my life is just beginning!

 

Anne-Marie Best

Certified Aqua Kriya Yoga Instructor

Anne-Marie Best is a Healer .... not only certified to instruct Aqua Kriya Yoga but also a Reiki Master/Teacher, Integrated Energy Therapist and Angel Therapy Practitioner certified by Doreen Virtue. She has studied at the University of Tampa as well as many other places and has saved the lives of literally hundreds of shelter dogs through her work with shelters in NJ and Florida and by being a foster mom for all of the amazing dogs she has found loving homes for.

 

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