My love for Pilates stems from a knee injury incurred as I was training for my first triathlon. I was advised by an orthopedic surgeon that I should never run or do high impact activity again. I thought life had ended (because I turned 30 and a 6 year relationship ended in the same months). Rather than pursuing the suggested surgical route, I gave myself time to mourn and heal and started intensive acupuncture therapy and began Pilates to maintain my workout regimen. A lot of surprising results followed: I healed and strengthened my knees, significantly decreased my waistline, avoided surgery, and felt the powerful benefits of an exercise that works with (rather than against) the body. As I healed, I began practicing Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga, became certified to teach Pilates in 2007 and earned my Hot Yoga Teacher certification in 2011. Yoga changed my life: it made me calmer, happier, more patient, thoughtful, compassionate, and mellow... so many things I can attribute to my yoga practice. My wish is that everyone finds this love affair and connection with Yoga.
My approach to wellness is holistic because I feel the body knows how to heal itself when provided with what the earth provides naturally. Stress reduction techniques and activities, like meditation and yoga, and all forms of alternative medicine are necessary partners to support the healing process. I apply an individualized health regimen when coaching clients that guides the healing process but everyone is genetically individual and have different histories and life experiences as well as mindsets and personality dispositions. All of these aspects must be considered when creating new habits, changing lifestyles and achieving health goals.
Life is short! I believe in going for it, which is why I am so happy to support local businesses and help others starting a business to chase their dreams through collaborative efforts with MYBO. MYBO’s vision is to provide many healing forms of Yoga, Pilates, alternative fitness, meditation, therapeutic spa services, top of the line nutrition, nutrition counseling, retreats, Teacher Trainings, and workshops to provide mindful evolution and personal growth for all people seeking these rewards in life.
If you are still reading my bio, I know you're curious about how to heal your trauma, find greater meaning and happiness in this lifetime and are open to transformation. I believe all of what I said because it's been part of my journey. Plant medicine has also been part of my journey and has accelerated my healing exponentially. I have witnessed this healing in those on this path around me as well as so much creative expansion. If you know there is more for you this lifetime and interested in doing the hard work, please message me to start learning more. It is my greatest pleasure to welcome you to find your bliss and start your evolution at Mind Your Body Oasis.
Peace and Love
Amanda Shipe
Amanda@mindyourbodyoasis.com
