Student of the Month for May: Seneca Sok

We are happy to announce the May Student of the Month at Mind Your Body Oasis 

Seneca Sok

Happy May Day! We are thrilled to announce that Seneca Sok has been selected as the Student of the Month for May. 
We love seeing Seneca in the studio as she has developed a regular practice and made many advances as a yogi.  Seneca is not only a joy to be around but she also possesses the qualities we look for in our student of the month.  Our student of the month:

• is dedicated to a consistent practice

• has a willingness and desire to help others

• lives and practices the elements of a yogi lifestyle

• treats their body as a temple through good nutrition, meditation, etc.

• serves as an ambassador to MYBO through social media and recommendations

We asked Seneca to share a little bit about herself and her commitment to yoga. 

Read more to learn about our May Student of the Month: 

A little about Seneca: 

She was born and raised in Virginia and currently resides in Arlington, VA. Her hobbies include traveling, eating tasty foods, riding her bike, practicing yoga, hiking, discovering new places, and lifting weights. She tries to be crafty on occasions whether in the kitchen or with her crochet needles.  She works in Washington, DC as a Policy Analyst for the US Department of Transportation.  She is passionate about living her life to the fullest and not holding back or being afraid to try new things and take on new opportunities, whether it’s deepening her yoga practice or trying out a foreign cuisine.

A fun fact about Seneca: 

Her real name is Saintseneca. 

Seneca's motivation to practice yoga: 

Yoga makes her feel like she can do anything. She is motivated by her yoga guru (Soozie!) and her fellow yogis and yoginis at MYBO.  She loves vibing off of others in class. Seeing others try new things makes her want to try new shapes and new ways of transitioning into different asanas.  It’s also a great stress reliever since work life can get hectic.

Since adding yoga to her life, Seneca has seen her core strength improve and has gained flexibility. Mentally, she has found that she stresses less and is more zen. Yoga has helped her let go of the little things and just let it flow. 

How she stays centered: 

Yoga has really been her tool for staying centered and calm in this hectic world. 

"We live in a place that’s constantly moving and yoga really slows down the world around me so she can focus on herself."

 Her favorite thing about MYBO:

“My favorite things about MYBO are the people and instructors. The instructors provide a welcoming environment and they really care about her well being on and off the mat. The people that practice at MYBO are all from different backgrounds such as gender and ages. It’s nice that we all get to connect when we’re all on our mat. ”

Seneca's advice for people considering yoga:

"I say go for it, be patient, keep an open mind and you don’t have to be flexible. Flexibility is something that develops over time with constant practice.  Yoga is a journey with one’s self. For me, there's no end point in yoga. I am constantly developing my practice and learning new things. Don’t get frustrated, just try your best and keep practicing. Eventually, you will reach your goal."