1. What style of yoga do you teach? Where are you located?

I teach Forrest Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga. I'm based in Berkeley, California where I teach at Innerstellar Yoga and Yoga to the People.

2. What is your intention behind teaching?

Teaching began for me as a way to grow my own practice and learn more about myself. I quickly learned that I loved to hold space for others to show up and feel however they are feeling. I appreciate so much when a teacher can hold space for me to feel and breathe and I hope to be the kind of teacher who can do that for others.

3. Who are your Mentors in Yoga?

My strongest mentor in recent years is Ana Forrest, the creator of Forrest Yoga. I've been so lucky to get to work with her and with many Forrest Yoga Guardians as I work towards completing my 300 hour training.

4. What have they taught you?

My biggest learning from Forrest Yoga has been to slow down and take time to feel.

5. Please mention a book about yoga that you have read that has had an impact on you?

There's so many amazing yoga books to choose from! Of course Fierce Medicine by Ana Forrest has had a huge impact on me. I've also recently been re-reading Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter Levine and just picked up The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson. The last two books aren't explicitly yoga books but there's so much in them relevant for a yoga practice!

6. What lessons are you currently learning in your Asana practice?

In my asana practice I'm currently learning how to use my hip flexors more efficiently and playing with how relaxing the hip flexors gives space for other muscles in the legs and the glutes to turn on.

7. How often do you practice?

I practice every day. Usually yoga and/or dance but even on the days I don't get a full practice I take time to breathe and feel embodied whenever I can.

8. How do you implement the 7 other limbs of yoga into your life?

For me, one way that I live my yoga is by eating a plant based, vegan diet. I love that I can live my life without harming animals. I also work hard to be as non-harming as possible in my communication with fellow humans and with my communication within myself.

9. Why is being present so important to you?

Being present is important because the moments of our lives pass so quickly. It's worth it to stop and feel and experience life.

10. How can we keep up with you on social media?

Find me on IG @audlane and on FB Audrey Lane.