Juliana Hagans

Each and every time I step on my mat a world is opened into a deeper understanding I couldn’t have fathomed before. Yoga has been an immense journey into my self. Originally, when I had started practicing I was excited to be a part of something so exotic and new. I came to each class thirsty to learn more about a teaching that I seemed to instinctively understand already on some deeper level. I quickly progressed deeper into a very physical practice (with Bikrim yoga) which lead me to understand the enormous gift of my body being so receptive to new challenges.

I travelled through South East Asia in my early 20’s and decided to settle in Taiwan, teaching English. My busy mind giving no freedom of silence I found that although my experiences were exciting and new, there was a lingering notion that there had to be a better way. 
Returning back to Canada after a year and a half abroad, I again began to practice yoga physically. I hadn’t yet realized that yoga is a UNION of mind, body and soul. I threw myself into many different career paths, destined to find the perfect fit for my wondering spirit. Although I found beautiful opportunities to see the world I hadn't yet found my truth and where I could best use my gifts. 
With much support and guidance of close friends and mentors I decided to enter into a 7 month teacher training in the Yoga Works program. I can’t express the immense gratitude I will always have to my guides along the way. Each practice cracked the foundation of so many things I had let harden on the surface of my being. Every time I broke through another layer I discovered a world of uncharted inner landscapes. It quickly became apparent as I finished the program and began to teach, that I was indeed learning even more from each new class and each new soul coming to share in a practice.

in 2010 I decided to explore through India, searching for a bit of understanding into the debth of the practice of yoga. Among many things I became aware of through my journey is that we are here to soak up and learn from each experience. To surrender to oneself is the greatest gift of all. 

Above all else ~I teach to learn as I learn to teach~