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Last year, I came across Simon Sinek\u2019s popular TED Talk, How Great Leaders Inspire Action<\/em>. He spoke about how great leadership starts with great intention \u2013 it all starts with WHY. I was then inspired to look at my own life, and asked myself why I do the things I do.<\/p>\n

I started questioning my reason for my fitness choices. Was it out of ego or was there some sort of deeper purpose? I started to wonder why I do yoga, and why everyone else does it. My reason is simple: I do yoga because it connects me closer to myself and to others. And I was fortunate to interview 10 other Wanderlusters to learn about their yoga raison d\u2019etre<\/em>. The diversity in their answers is simply divine.<\/p>\n

\u201cI started off wanting to get stronger but I ended up learning about myself. My journey has turned into personal growth, and in time you do get stronger.\u201d \u2013 Linda Godin, practicing for 2 years<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI do yoga because it brings peace in times of chaos.\u201d Suzanne Ware, practicing for 13 years<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI started practicing yoga because I was injured from sports. I started doing it for flexibility and strength, but through it I learned to be present: to sit there and be happy with who you are.\u201d \u2013 Bruce Duong, practicing for 4 years<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cFor mental and emotional clarity, and to support my immune system.\u201d \u2013 Daphne Woo, practicing for 12 years<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI feel yoga keeps me going. I do it for the longevity of my body and for looking fabulous!\u201d \u2013 Aldin Chang, practicing for 4 years<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI do yoga because it feels really good to me, it\u2019s fun, and it feels right. Even when it\u2019s hard and challenging it feels right for my whole being. \u2013 Jenny Finkel, practicing for 23 years<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201c I do yoga because it\u2019s my grounding. It brings me back to who I want to be and who I\u2019m working on becoming. Through the practice of asana, it\u2019s been my center.\u201d Jenny Quilty, practicing for 5 years<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cTo accelerate the change needed to step fully into the design that is me.\u201d Tom Carroll, practicing for 3 years<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cTo quiet my mind and find peace in the chaos of my life.\u201d – Cameron Cler, 11 years<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201c \u2018Cause it makes me feel connected to my spirit.\u201d \u2013 Sheri Zebroff, practicing for 15 years<\/em><\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

\"wanderlustmirandasam.jpgMiranda Sam is a marketing professional and fashion writer from Vancouver, BC. She believes that we all need to actively push our boundaries, whether on the mat or with our personal style. This yin yoga certified instructor will gladly help you challenge yourself with an inversion or try a new look. Check out Miranda\u2019s latest fashion musings on\u00a0www.StylebyFire.ca<\/a>
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