STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH

We are happy to announce the student of the month for March!

We are thrilled to announce that Nancy Combs has been selected as the Student of the Month for March!

A little about Nancy:

Nancy is a lifelong learner and enjoys seeking out new ways to challenge herself.  After retiring from a wonderful career in the US Air Force, she went on to law school and is currently employed as an Assistant Counsel with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy. 

Nancy is originally from California and still has strong connections with the state (especially after this winter!).  She enjoys all the wonderful things that the DC area has to offer and most importantly, being a part of the wonderful community at Mind Your Body Oasis.  She came to MYBO three months after a post card announcing the studio showed up in her mail.  She has felt nothing but support and connection since her first class.  The sense of community, support and connection is what has become the biggest motivator to practice yoga regularly.

Through yoga, Nancy is celebrating the power and gift that she has with her body and spiritual-self. 

If asked for her advice on starting yoga, Nancy states:

“This isn’t a competition. Don’t compare yourself to the person on the next mat. Don’t criticize yourself. Instead, practice is about exploring and enjoying and loving the wonderful capabilities you possess.”

This sense of gratitude and appreciation is the biggest benefit she realized from practicing yoga. The sense of satisfaction from a session mindfully undertaken is what keeps her coming back and helps to keep her centered in this hectic world. 

Fun fact about Nancy: She won Karl Kastle’s voice on her answering machine as a contestant on Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me (NPR radio show)