When I took Deafhood classes a sense of serenity shrouded my flustered and aggravated soul. Each and every discourse triggered something within, and I truly rediscovered the actual core of my essence. It was the very first time I did not once vacillate in my pride in being a Deaf person. At last my mind and soul were more integrated, yet my physical aspect needed to be attended to. I would work out intensively through running, lifting weights, and swimming, but I remained disconnected. I was forcing my body to push through my limitations, and it caused painful injuries everywhere. One day I was reflecting upon the years I had danced, and I recalled feeling interconnected with Mother Earth through dancing barefoot & feeling the drummers’ rhythm. That is when I realized at that time I did not feel the need to force my body to move fluidly and with merriment. Ultimately, I decided to take yoga classes hoping it would guide me to be more patient with myself as a whole. Through yoga my mind, soul, and physical element became one striving for the same goal, and that was attaining a healthy, peaceful, and blissful way of life in an unwavering manner. Deafhood Yoga harmonized with my core values.

Namaste,

Liann Osborne (10/09)

The whole yoga experience is PAH completed with the thorough instruction, narration, and communication in my native hands (tongue) which is sign language. It shall further bring me to the innermost peace and solace. To rediscover my own center, it requires comprehensive communicating in the complete visual medium: sign language THAT guides me to embrace my experience as a unique Deaf individual. Deafhood Yoga is a marvelous pioneer!

Jesada Pua (10/09)