by Carmen Champion | May 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dear friends, fellow teachers, colleagues, students, and clients, I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful spring returning to Central Illinois. I am writing to share some news; anticipating that to some this will come as a surprise, to others, perhaps not as much....
by Carmen Champion | Feb 27, 2015 | Teacher Article, Yogic Journey
By: Matthew Donovan “Do you wrestle, like I do, to find balance between self acceptance and striving to be a better person?” My friend, David Crenshaw As I have grown up, my weight has always been an issue, but not as much for me as it has been to everyone...
by Carmen Champion | Aug 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Written by Jeff Shoaf March 30th, 2013 Off the mat: Fairview, North Carolina I left Bloomington, Illinois a week ago Saturday, to drive down to my dad’s home just outside Asheville, N.C. I usually manage to travel there a few times each year, to spend quality...
by Carmen Champion | Nov 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Yoga for myself and for many other women and men has been instrumental in developing self-confidence, physical fitness and emotional strength. There is no doubt that it works even though most people do not take it seriously. The essence of the yogic path is to guide...
by Carmen Champion | Oct 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
In last week’s blog, I talked about the healing experience at the Shantala Kirtan at the Phoenix Studio on Saturday, October 1st. Today, I continue writing about the transformative power of community by visiting the local extension of “Occupy Wall Street,” Occupy...
