Recently I was approached by TEDx to give a talk about HOPE, which was their theme for November. I didn't tell them that I have a huge fear of speaking in public (unless said "public" is in down dog). I figured if I was scared, I should do it. Plus, hope is such an essential feeling to have right now, and I'm really passionate about spreading some. It was a huge honor, and ended up being a lot of fun.
Published December 6, 2011 at 9:15 AM
About Ally Hamilton
Ally began practicing yoga during her senior year at Columbia University. During the course of her 20 years of practice and 15 years of teaching, she has studied with Dharma Mittra, Bryan Kest (at whose studio she taught for over 5 years), Jörgen Christiansson, with whom she began practicing Ashtanga in 2001 and later assisted, Baron Baptiste, Max Strom, and Saul David Raye. In September 2009, with the help of her husband, she opened her own yoga studio in Santa Monica, Yogis Anonymous, and has built a vibrant community around some of the best teaching talent in Southern California. She has also pioneered the use of technology in yoga with a first-of-its-kind yoga video website which provides live-streaming and on-demand yoga videos featuring top yoga instructors from around the world. Off the mat, you'll most likely find Ally chasing after her 4 year old son and 1 year old daughter.
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