By Jessica Addeo
Terry Cotter, E-RYT 200 with Anusara Elements
Next up in our expert teacher focus is Terry
Cotter. Although Terry may be new to our class schedule, he is not new to yoga
or Shree. Yoga has been a part of Terry’s life for the past eight years. In
2013 Terry decided to pursue teacher training at Shree Yoga and obtained RYT
200 with Anusara Elements. As he joins our team he brings with him his
experience teaching to a variety of adult populations in all different stages
of wellness. This experience makes Terry an excellent resource to teach the
upcoming back care class.
Terry's classes will inform you on how to safely move your body leaving you feeling not only nourished by your practice but empowered with knowledge. You're bound to have a good time and laugh while you're at it! Below Terry clues us in about what he is practicing, reading and doing to keep himself healthy!
Terry's classes will inform you on how to safely move your body leaving you feeling not only nourished by your practice but empowered with knowledge. You're bound to have a good time and laugh while you're at it! Below Terry clues us in about what he is practicing, reading and doing to keep himself healthy!
What does your
personal practice consist of?
Some warm-up and lots of stretching. Hanumanasana, Pigeon, Shoulder openers.
What's on your bedside table?
Some warm-up and lots of stretching. Hanumanasana, Pigeon, Shoulder openers.
What's on your bedside table?
Somatics: Reawakening The Mind's Control of Movement. By Thomas Hanna
Any special self care
you are currently practicing?
I've been focusing on diet and eating more of the foods that are good but I don't particularly care for. I was born and raised eating quite literally meat and potatoes; oh yeah, eggs and bacon too, cream and sugar in my coffee, I'm starting to shake just thinking about it. I've always been athletic and wasn't happy when I realized that no matter how many miles I rode on my bicycle or how many sets of tennis I played, my hour glass figure was fading!! I read a book titled "Eat Right for Your Blood Type" and it said I should be a vegetarian!!! Well believe it or not I avoided meat for almost 2 years. I tried to eat more vegetables and finally came to the compromise that I'm living with. I avoid red meat, pork, lamb, but I eat chicken. My challenge ha been, and I'm all over it, is no caffeine, and more vegetables.
How do you keep yourself healthy in winter (spring, summer, fall)?
My Yoga practice and cycling. In the winter I take spin classes and ride a stationary bike at home.
I've been focusing on diet and eating more of the foods that are good but I don't particularly care for. I was born and raised eating quite literally meat and potatoes; oh yeah, eggs and bacon too, cream and sugar in my coffee, I'm starting to shake just thinking about it. I've always been athletic and wasn't happy when I realized that no matter how many miles I rode on my bicycle or how many sets of tennis I played, my hour glass figure was fading!! I read a book titled "Eat Right for Your Blood Type" and it said I should be a vegetarian!!! Well believe it or not I avoided meat for almost 2 years. I tried to eat more vegetables and finally came to the compromise that I'm living with. I avoid red meat, pork, lamb, but I eat chicken. My challenge ha been, and I'm all over it, is no caffeine, and more vegetables.
How do you keep yourself healthy in winter (spring, summer, fall)?
My Yoga practice and cycling. In the winter I take spin classes and ride a stationary bike at home.
Monday 6:30 to 7:30 am Early Morning Yoga
Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30 am Early Morning Yoga
Wednesday 4:00 to 5:15 Yoga for Back Health
Coming up in March, another one of his popular Yoga for Men series.
Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30 am Early Morning Yoga
Wednesday 4:00 to 5:15 Yoga for Back Health
Coming up in March, another one of his popular Yoga for Men series.
