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Manduka is much more than a mat to me - it is my foundation for peace in my mind and heart.
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Stela Balaban
North Canton, OH
Why Manduka?: My Manduka black mat goes everywhere with me; it is my comfort blanket that helps me feel centered, loved and happy.
What does your Manduka help you #practice?: My Manduka helps me practice awareness.
Yoga Style: Vinyasa
Practice with me here: Yoga Strong
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Stela stumbled upon yoga by accident while browsing through a friend’s DVD stand. She found one of Rodney Yee’s yoga DVDs. She tried and loved it. Soon afterward, Stela started taking classes at a small yoga studio nearby. That was four years ago and since then her yoga vocabulary has expanded infinitely. A couple of months ago she finished training as a yoga instructor. Yoga is now an integral part of her life, on the mat as well as off the mat. It is a practice that has enriched her life and it has improved the quality of her life.